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Val Ferret: at the foot of Mont Blanc to Bonatti Refuge

Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta · Valle d'Aosta•1 day•Hiking · 2,025 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Valle d'Aosta, Valle d'Aosta
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Val Ferret: at the foot of Mont Blanc to Bonatti Refuge
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Rifugio Bonatti in Val Ferret

The Grandes Jorasses on one side, the pastures on the other.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The Val Ferret runs from Mont Blanc to the Col Ferret, the crossing to the Swiss side: together with the Val Veny it is one of the most celebrated parts of the Courmayeur area. Walking it with the Guidders, to your left rise some of the most imposing peaks in the Alps — the Dente del Gigante, the Grandes Jorasses, the Aiguille de Triolet and the Mont Dolent — while to your right the slopes are gentle and green. From the Lavachey junction we climb to Rifugio Bonatti.

5 reasons to come - Rifugio Bonatti, a balcony facing Mont Blanc - the Grandes Jorasses and the Dente del Gigante opposite - the Val Ferret balcony path - the refreshment stop at Lavachey on the way back - a celebrated valley, walked the right way

Who it suits A steady climb on a well-marked path: normal walking fitness is enough.

At the foot of Mont Blanc: come and walk it with the Guidders.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+16 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
600 m D+ · 15 km · 5 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5 h and 600 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Courmayeur
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
2,025 m
Distance
15 km
Duration
5 h
Day
15 km · D+ 600 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 15 km
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Punto di ritrovo, Strada La Palud, 11013 Courmayeur Valle d'Aosta, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
09:00MEETING
Meeting point La Palud
Paid car park La Palud (depending on the season and snow conditions, it may be possible to continue by car)
09:30TRANSFER
Arrival shuttle bus Planpincieux
Start of the trail (free shuttle bus from the car park)
10:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Lavachey junction
Junction for Rifugio Bonatti
12:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Bonatti
Panoramic view
13:00WATER
Ristoro Lavachey
Lunch stop!
15:30RETURN
Return to the cars
Return to the cars

How do you get to Courmayeur? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Mini-crampons (in autumn-winter)
REQUIRED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Trekking boots
RECOMMENDED

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 600 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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Val Ferret: at the foot of Mont Blanc to Bonatti Refuge

Val Ferret: at the foot of Mont Blanc to Bonatti Refuge

Courmayeur, (23) · Valle d'Aosta
1 day · Hiking · 2,025 m
21 Guidders have already done it
Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
2,025 m
Distance
15 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+16
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Rifugio Bonatti in Val Ferret

The Grandes Jorasses on one side, the pastures on the other.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The Val Ferret runs from Mont Blanc to the Col Ferret, the crossing to the Swiss side: together with the Val Veny it is one of the most celebrated parts of the Courmayeur area. Walking it with the Guidders, to your left rise some of the most imposing peaks in the Alps — the Dente del Gigante, the Grandes Jorasses, the Aiguille de Triolet and the Mont Dolent — while to your right the slopes are gentle and green. From the Lavachey junction we climb to Rifugio Bonatti.

5 reasons to come - Rifugio Bonatti, a balcony facing Mont Blanc - the Grandes Jorasses and the Dente del Gigante opposite - the Val Ferret balcony path - the refreshment stop at Lavachey on the way back - a celebrated valley, walked the right way

Who it suits A steady climb on a well-marked path: normal walking fitness is enough.

At the foot of Mont Blanc: come and walk it with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
600 m D+ · 15 km · 5 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5 h and 600 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Courmayeur

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 15 km
Meeting point 9:00Punto di ritrovo
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:00MEETING
Meeting point La Palud
Paid car park La Palud (depending on the season and snow conditions, it may be possible to continue by car)
09:30TRANSFER
Arrival shuttle bus Planpincieux
Start of the trail (free shuttle bus from the car park)
10:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Lavachey junction
Junction for Rifugio Bonatti
12:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Bonatti
Panoramic view
13:00WATER
Ristoro Lavachey
Lunch stop!
15:30RETURN
Return to the cars
Return to the cars

How do you get to Courmayeur? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Mini-crampons (in autumn-winter)
REQUIRED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Trekking boots
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

GuiddyIcon
Hikes picked for you

Guides and coordinators we pick for you.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

After your outing, you can share your story too.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 600 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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