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From Arolla (Normal route) Cabane des Vignettes CAS 3160 m

  • Difficulty
    PD
  • Ascent
    4 h, 1190 m
  • Descent
    1190 m
  • Exposure
    N, NE, E

Aside from the 'Haute Route' route which passes through the hut, the approach from Arolla is also very 'crowded'. The simple approach should not be underestimated - it still crosses over a glacier! Great view of the surrounding peaks.

Route description

Arolla - Cabane des Vignettes
From Arolla "Les Magines" (1968 m), at the base of the ski lifts, head initially straight up the ski piste. At around 2200 m, turn left to reach the high and ancient moraine that once separated the glaciers of Tsijiore Nouve and Pièce. Follow the moraine until you can drop down on its east side to P. 2494. Continue along the depression on the S side of the moraine (heading SW) into the broad glacial valley of Pièce. Continue along the centre of the glacier all the way (or later trend towards its eastern bank - depending on crevasses). Finally, arc around towards Col des Vignettes, passing under the rocks of Pointe des Vignettes. Either bear left near the top and gain the hut more directly, or continue up to the pass, then E along the ridge to reach it, nestled among the rocks on the south side.

Additional information

Departure point

Arolla, Magine (1968 m)

Waypoints
Route number

69a

Author

Georges Sanga

Georges Sanga, active alpinist in both summer and winter, is the author of several ski tour and alpine hiking guides and an editor of the swisstopo ski tour maps. His passion for the mountains, and mountain photography, takes him to every corner of Switzerland.

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