Panoramic trail and the Rutor Waterfalls
Resorts: La Thuile
A long circular trail which includes numerous interesting landscape and natural features, including woods, waterfalls, the glacier and the lakes.
Route
At Buic take the path n. 2 that goes uphill until you reach the Plan Praz plateau; at 2111 m, the path divides: take to the right the path n.15 to the Deffeyes refuge. When you reach 2520 m follow the path downhill which has a section equipped with a fixed rope and leads the path n. 3 that rises up from La Joux. In 20 minutes you can reach the Deffeyes refuge. For the return follow the path n. 3 which leads to the waterfalls. From La Joux follow the road to the first hairpin bend, then take the path AV2 to Villaret dessous. Details of the excursion: - THE WATERFALLS You will certainly appreciate the series of waterfalls along the Ruitor stream, an unusual phenomenon in Val d'Aosta.
Duration going there
6h15
Duration coming back
6h15
Note - this information is not directly connected to the Cammino Balteo path but it is part of the Aosta Valley tourist offer.