Tappa n. 5 - Planaval (Arvier) (1.554 mt.) - Rifugio Chalet de l'Epée (2.370 mt.)
OSM map layer · LineString
45.63, 7.07 · rel 9893325
45.63, 7.07 · rel 9893325
Alta Via n. 2 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 5
12,2 km from Planaval (Arvier) (1.554 mt.) to Rifugio Chalet de l'Epée (2.370 mt.) through alpine terrain and mountains.
Planaval (Arvier) (1.554 mt.)
→
Rifugio Chalet de l'Epée (2.370 mt.)
linear
12,2km
Distance
+915m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× castle
4× Attraction
1× summit
Casa Forte Di Planaval
castle ·
266 m off route
9,5 km
78%
Les Tisserands
Attraction ·
27 m off route
12,2 km
100%
Grange XIV sec.
Attraction ·
150 m off route
12,2 km
100%
House XIV sec
Attraction ·
168 m off route
12,2 km
100%
Grenier XVI sec
Attraction ·
175 m off route
12,2 km
100%
Truc de Seyaz
summit ·
307 m off route
12,2 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
ascent +915 m
descent −51 m
elevation range
1516 m
–
2384 m
0 km
6,1 km
12,2 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
1561 m elevation
Quarter of the way
1665 m elevation
Halfway
1712 m elevation
Three quarters
2167 m elevation
Finish
2209 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Alta Via n. 2 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 5 is 12.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Alta Via n. 2 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 5 takes approximately 3h 2min to complete.
No, Alta Via n. 2 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 5 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Planaval (Arvier) (1.554 mt.) to Rifugio Chalet de l'Epée (2.370 mt.). Plan ahead for return transport.
Alta Via n. 2 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 5 starts at Planaval (Arvier) (1.554 mt.).
Alta Via n. 2 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 5 is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Alta Via n. 2 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 5 is maintained and managed by Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta.