Courmayeur Torino Hut Double VK ⇑
→ 8km
↑ 2100m
Δ 3375M
♦ Medium
⇑ Easy
Θ Point to Point
If you like hiking uphill directly under a perfectly useful lift, then this is the run for you. The appeal: it's somewhat rare to find a trail that goes up 2000 uninterrupted meters. This one's all about the vert, put your head down and trudge, crawl, scramble your way up. If you can ignore the infastructure and the shitty trail quality, and hold your breath while passing through the decrepit hallways of Rifugio Torino Vecchio, then it it makes for a unique experience.
Strong espresso is waiting for you at the Torino Hut along with an elevator for the remaining climb to the Helbronner.
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TIPS
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It's only 8km, we figured we'd run down too. But after seeing the trail condition and so much loose rock, giving up all our euros for a ride down on the Skyway hurt slightly less than the descent would have.
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Avoid being beneath anyone else going up. There are plenty of cannonballs waiting to fire straight down the trail line, and they will fire.
Guided and self-guided trips. Come run with us.
Spectators gather on the lower section of the trail knowing their Strava segments are safe
Normal, but very steep trails get you to just above the mid-station
We're going to show you some of the beautiful views from the trail, but also some of the reality
Trails merge with rubble, which merges with scrambling, then back to rubble - all the way to the top
And ropes
Finally, just before the Torino Hut and the top, the angle eases off
From one world to another : PRO-TIP : take cash on this run, lots and lots of cash
