Estoul to Rifugio ARP via Palasinaz Valley

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Estoul to Rifugio ARP via Palasinaz Valley

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725

hikers

Estoul to Rifugio ARP via Palasinaz Valley

04:25

12.0km

580m

Hiking

Alpine valley hike through pine forests to a refuge surrounded by twelve mountain lakes.

Last updated: September 18, 2025

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.14 km for 76 m

After 7.94 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

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6 m

Trail Signpost to Lago di Limides, Rifugio Auronzo, and Lago di Valfredda

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370 m

Palasinaz Valley and Colle Bringuez

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Many excursions depart from the palasinaz valley to reach alpine lakes, mountain pastures, and some 3000 of the Ayas valley such as the horn Bussola and Vitello

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1.80 km

@ Paolo Cognetti....

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We had the honor and pleasure of meeting the writer of the Best "Le Otto Montagne" Paolo Cognetti, together with Alessandro Borghi and we shared the path for a while....

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2.70 km

Litteran Lake Junction

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The crossroads mark the turn-off to Lago Litteran, a small natural lake nestled at the foot of Mont Bieteron, known for the dark green color of its waters.

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3.66 km

Trail Signpost by the Mountain Stream

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6.03 km

ARP Mountain Hut

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Excellent starting point for the numerous excursions that start near the refuge, only some are the compass horn, the palasinaz lakes, palasinaz hill, calf horn

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12.0 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.71 km

4.12 km

140 m

Surfaces

8.30 km

2.60 km

907 m

167 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

14°C

7°C

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Comments

September 6, 2024,Prima tappa da Estoul al rifugio ARP

First stage of the 5-day trek with friends from UOEI of Bergamo. Route that starts from Estoul in Val d'Ayas and arrives, through various refuges, in Valtournenche to the blue lake near Cervinia.

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June 15, 2022,laghi Palasina

Classic excursion to the Palasina lakes or rather I correct myself at the Battaglia lake, the first, the biggest, for the others it would have taken another little effort, even if the road was quite beautiful and not so steep, after a good wash with rain and hail that's enough for today.

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July 8, 2023,2023-07-07 Da park Estoul a Lago Valfredda passando da rifugio ARP

The area is full of lakes. From the less accessible Lago Verde, the lesser known Valfredda Lakes to the better known Palasinaz. The ARP refuge is welcoming and run by very kind young people. Beautiful walk even with 4-legged friends

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