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La Brinta, winter summit
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- De Vercorin – Le Crêt du Midi, par le versant E
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From Saint-Jean via Orzival

From Saint-Jean via Orzival La Brinta, winter summit 2621 m

Difficulty

PD-
Ascent

4–4:30 h, 1290 m
Descent

1290 m
Exposure

E, SE

The starting point of this tour is the hamlet of Saint-Jean. The route is easy and makes for a good early season tour. At first it is through a forest and across a number of clearings. The second part of the ascent through gentle pastures is sheer pleasure. There is a nice view to the upper Val de Réchy.

The route from the Val d'Anniviers. © Georges Sanga

The final part of the ascent. © Georges Sanga

At the start in Saint-Jean. © Georges Sanga

Ascent in wintry conditions. © Georges Sanga

Beginning of the ascent above Saint-Jean © Georges Sanga

Ascending the wide slopes of Orizival © Georges Sanga

The pastures of Orzival are ideal for skiing. © Georges Sanga

During the descent to Orzival. © Georges Sanga

Powder snow! Pure pleasure. © Georges Sanga

Route description

Saint-Jean - La Brinta P. 2621

From St-Jean (1327 m) ascend west to L'Irette (1629 m). Continue on the upper trail past Les Ziettes and Les Luisannes (1882 m). Now a slightly steeper slope leads up to the chalet at Orzival (2095 m). Traverse the pastures and then ascend on the SE bowl via La Rauje (2321 m). Continue in the same direction to P. 2601 on the main ridge and leave the rocky tooth called La Brinta to the left. Then turn right and go to P. 2621 without further difficulties.

Descent

On the ascent