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Courmayeur

Ridge hike from Trappa to Mont de la Saxe via Rifugio Bertone

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Italy

Aosta Valley

Courmayeur

Ridge hike from Trappa to Mont de la Saxe via Rifugio Bertone

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Ridge hike from Trappa to Mont de la Saxe via Rifugio Bertone

07:19

14.6km

1,240m

Hiking

Embark on a challenging ridge hike from Trappa to Mont de la Saxe, a difficult route spanning 9.1 miles (14.6 km) with a substantial elevation gain of 4057 feet (1237 metres). This demanding journey typically takes around 7 hours and 18 minutes to complete, offering an immersive mountain experience. As…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.44 km

Traditional Stone Houses of Trappa

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Beautiful traditional and well-preserved village at the bottom of Val Sapin

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2.26 km

Tsapy Miners' Village

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Easy and picturesque, among the woods, small villages and with the river accompanying you.

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6.33 km

Sapin Pass

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This is a simple mountain pass, at an altitude of 2,435 metres, between Val Sapin and Comba d'Arminaz, a side valley of Val Ferret. The views over Val Veny, to …

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6.78 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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7.54 km

Testa Bernarda

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8.73 km

Mont de la Saxe

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Summit overlooking the Bertone refuge, proceeding along the ridge path you arrive at Tete de la Tronche and Col Sapin

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10.3 km

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10.8 km

View of Rifugio Bertone

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11.0 km

View of the Mont Blanc massif

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From this point you have a beautiful view over a large part of the Mont Blanc massif. The ice, the hanging seracs are of particular effect. Breathtaking!

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11.3 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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11.5 km

View of Courmayeur and Mount Chetif

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Here we have a very beautiful point of view both on Courmayeur and on Mont Chétif.

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14.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

1.57 km

1.07 km

663 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

2.21 km

1.38 km

1.05 km

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Ridge hike from Trappa to Mont de la Saxe via Rifugio Bertone

Traditional Stone Houses of Trappa

Tsapy Miners' Village

Sapin Pass

Tête de la Tronche summit (2,581 m)

Mont de la Saxe

View of Rifugio Bertone

View of the Mont Blanc massif

Rifugio Giorgio Bertone

View of Courmayeur and Mount Chetif

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