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Valtournenche

Ascent to Rifugio Oriondé – Circular Tour

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Hiking trails & Routes
Italy
Aosta Valley
Valtournenche

Ascent to Rifugio Oriondé – Circular Tour

Hard

4.8

(52)

366

hikers

Ascent to Rifugio Oriondé – Circular Tour

04:55

12.4km

780m

Hiking

The Ascent to Rifugio Oriondé – Circular Tour is a difficult hike in the Pennine Alps, offering a significant alpine experience. This challenging route covers 7.7 miles (12.4 km) with a substantial elevation gain of 2556 feet (779 metres), typically taking around 4 hours and 55 minutes to complete. As…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.39 km for 13 m

Waypoints

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1

5.05 km

At the Foot of the Matterhorn

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Shortly after the start in Cervinia you begin to climb along a spectacular ridge at the foot of the Matterhorn

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5.35 km

Duca degli Abruzzi Refuge at Oriondé

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The Oriondé Duca degli Abruzzi refuge was built and opened in 1929 by Aimé Maquignaz, one of the ancestors of the Maquignaz family.
Source: rifugiorionde.it/index.cfm/en

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6.29 km

Impressive section along a ridge to the Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi all'Oriondé. Beautiful view from here!

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9.22 km

Plan Maison Cable Car Station

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The departures of the cable car (6 seats) are located a short distance from the village center of Breuil-Cervinia. From 2050 m above sea level it goes to Plan Maison …

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12.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.28 km

3.76 km

2.87 km

223 m

194 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.75 km

4.78 km

383 m

348 m

144 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 26 May

18°C

6°C

15 %

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