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Courmayeur

Loop to the top of Mont de la Saxe

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Italy

Aosta Valley

Courmayeur

Loop to the top of Mont de la Saxe

Hard

5.0

(4)

435

runners

Loop to the top of Mont de la Saxe

03:35

17.4km

1,390m

Running

The last Tour of this Collection is dedicated to the ridge that joins the Mont de la Saxe to the Tête de la Tronche. It is a pleasure to run on this course which offers breathtaking views everywhere.

From Courmayeur, follow the road that leads to Villair Superiore, the gateway…

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.84 km

View of Courmayeur and Mont Chétif

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It's a great viewpoint! Here you can see Courmayeur, the Mont Chétif as well as surrounding peaks.

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4.25 km

Rifugio Giorgio Bertone

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The Giorgio Bertone refuge is located at an altitude of 2000 m. The setting is splendid, with Courmayeur and the peaks that surround it as a backdrop. Possibility to stay in half-board (dormitory or room) and to eat.

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4.83 km

Ridge trail

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The trail follows a long grassy ridge from the Bertone refuge above the Mont de la Saxe, then the Testa Bernarda and continues to the Tête de la Troche, gaining …

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7.95 km

Testa Bernarda

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Testa Bernarda is located at 2,533 meters above sea level. The view from the summit is spectacular, but the entire ridge trail offers a beautiful view of Mont Blanc and …

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9.19 km

Tête de la Tronche summit (2,581 m)

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An exceptional view of the entire Mont Blanc massif on the Italian side, the Grandes Jorasses, Courmayeur and the Val Veny. Breathe and enjoy!

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

2.45 km

1.51 km

725 m

632 m

339 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

2.70 km

2.60 km

1.33 km

218 m

130 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

22°C

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Comments

October 7, 2023,Arrancabirra 2023 ⛰️☀️🍻

Great duo race with my brother, with an incredible atmosphere, perfect weather and crazy panoramas 😍

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October 25, 2023

The last Tour of this Collection is dedicated to the ridge that joins the Mont de la Saxe to the Tête de la Tronche. It is a pleasure to run on this course which offers breathtaking views everywhere.
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From Courmayeur, follow the road that leads to Villair Superiore, the gateway to the Sapin valley. Leaving

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