Refuge “Grand Tournalin”

Reachable with a so – called “high road”, excavated and carriageable – with a jeep, of course – this refuge (2535 meters) lays exactely under the two peaks of Petit (3207) and Grand Tournalin (3379), next to Cervinia Valley’s border. It takes nearly three hours. The run starts naturally from St. Jacques, where the path starts just before the little bridge at half village, after the big central car park. This path, number 4, can look steep in some points, but it allowsto save a large amount of time if compared to the dirt road, with whom it rejoins later.

Surpassed the woods over St. Jacques, precisely, you can leave the path number 4 for the road, in proximity to Blanchard village. The run become easier abd enjoyable, a good choice for an excursion with children, or for beginners. There are several panoramic points, both from the road and from the path: particullary notable the arrival at the upper mountains pastures, side by side with the unmissable alpine torrent (de Nanaz, in this case). The refuge offers a very nice view of the upper part of the valley. Please note that the refuge and the run itself aren’t visible from Champoluc, but they’re distinguishable from Resy, at the opposite side of the valley. If you arrive at Tournalin, you can choose between several hot dishes and drinks, and you can also sleep there. A shuttle jeep links the refuge with Champoluc and St. Jacques.

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