Chalet de l'Épée Refuge
Italy, europe
12 km
2,383 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, listen up! I've found a real gem in the Italian Alps: Rifugio Chalet de l'Épée, a mountain hut perched way up at 2,383 meters (that's over 7,800 feet!).
Getting there is half the fun. You'll need a sturdy 4x4 to tackle the unpaved road that winds its way up from the village of Bonne, because this route is definitely off the beaten path and not for the faint of heart. Trust me, you don’t want to try it in winter!
The climb is about 12 kilometers long, gaining over 560 meters in elevation. That's an average gradient of almost 5%, so get ready for some serious switchbacks! The views are incredible, and the payoff of reaching this remote refuge, built back in '88, is absolutely worth it. Get ready for an unforgettable alpine escape!
Road Details
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 12 km
- Max Elevation
- 2,383 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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