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Loc. Laghi Inf. del Rutor - 11016
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Albert Deffeyes
Resorts: La Thuile
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The Deffeyes refuge (2.500 m.) is on the edge of a large valley which separates it from the end of the Rutor glacier, a large valley which is partly occupied by the Lac d' En Bas; built in 1953, it is owned by the CAI (Italian Alpine Club) of Aosta.
From the refuge you can enjoy a view of the Rutor, on the eastern side of which the sheer face develops which leads to the culminating point of the Testa del Rutor; the eye-catching pyramid shaped outline of the Grand Assaly is also interesting, as is the small church of S. Margherita, built between 1606 and 1607 to protect the valley from the terrible floods caused by the transient lakes formed by the ice. During the climb there are also interesting views of the Valle de La Thuile, with a background of the Mont Blanc.
It is mandatory to use a sheet bag and refuge shoes, necessary for the shower
How to get there
On foot: from La Joux, follow the triangular trail markers for Alta Via no. 2 or trail n. 3; shortly after setting off, cross the bridge over the Dora, which will remain on your right as you walk. After the three waterfalls at La Thuile, you reach the junction for Bella Comba; continue left to the Alpage du Glacier and then follow the zigzagging path to the refuge.
Difficulty: E excursion route
Elevation gain: 900 m
Duration: 3h
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Prices are valid from 01/12/2025 to 30/11/2026
Morgex motorway exit.
Level with the traffic light, turn left and carry on along the main road towards Courmayeur.
Having arrived at Pré-Saint-Didier turn left and after 9 km you will be in the centre of La Thuile. From the centre of the town take the Col San Carlo road and leave it at the roundabout on the left, taking the narrow asphalt road on the right which in a short while will lead you to the hamlet of La Joux where you can leave your car.
The nearest train station is in Aosta.
Scheduled Coach service as far as Pré-Saint-Didier (approximately 15 trips a day).
It is possible to reach La Thuile taking a scheduled Pré-Saint-Didier-La Thuile coach (approximately 12 trips a day).
Scheduled Coach service as far as Pré-Saint-Didier (approximately 15 trips a day).
It is possible to reach La Thuile taking a scheduled Pré-Saint-Didier-La Thuile coach (approximately 12 trips a day).
Note - this information is not directly connected to the Cammino Balteo path but it is part of the Aosta Valley tourist offer.