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From Arolla via Plans de Bertol (Normal route) Cabane de Bertol CAS 3311 m

  • Difficulty
    T4
  • Ascent
    4:15 h, 1350 m

The normal hut approach to Cabane de Bertol becomes increasingly demanding: It leads first comfortably along a road, then steeply through moraine slopes of the Bas Glacier d'Arola up to the Plans de Bertol; from there it follows a white-blue-white alpine hiking path through rubble and yet more rubble, then finally crosses a remnant glacier to gain the Col de Bertol. The last few metres up a rocky spur are exposed, but well equipped with ladders and artifical steps. The approach is truly alpine from Plan Bertol onwards and, depending on the conditions, ice axes and crampons may be necessary.

Route description

Arolla Magines - Plan Bertol
From Arolla (2006 m) follow the mountain road up valley to the bridge over La Borgne d’Arolla (P. 2089), 3⁄4 hours. Cross the bridge and follow the footpath SE to the foot of the rocks below P. 2628, then traverse to P. 2386. From here, cut back northwards, then climb steeply NE in many zigzags up to Plan Bertol (P. 2664).
Plan Bertol - Cabane de Bertol
Now follow the alpine foot path steadily up on the south side of Torrent de Bertol to p. 2796 on the crest of the old south lateral moraine. Continue up along the moraine then left across scree and up to the remains of the Glacier de Bertol. Head right of a prominent rock bastion (P. 3118) to the southern remnant. Follow a path that is not very obvious until you reach a rocky ledge at an altitude of 3150 m. Take the ladders equipped with a lifeline. Continue along a short firn towards the ladders below the hut, which you climb before taking the metal staircase to the hut. 2½h.

Additional information

Departure point

Arolla, Magine (1968 m)

Difficulty / Material

The last part of the ascent is marked with flags, the route changes depending on the conditions and the retreat of the glacier.

Depending on the conditions, ice axe and possibly crampons may be necessary before the Col de Bertol (slope around 30° below the Col de Bertol), later in the season on rocky terrain.

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