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FROM AROLLA/EVOLENE:

Arolla to Cabane des Dix - ascent 950 metres, time - 7.5 hours
   'A magnificent walk with glorious views from Pas de Chevres.
   To reach the hut involves descending down fixed ladders from
   the pass and then a short crossing of the Glacier de Chelion.'
map :        Landeskarte der Schweiz 1:50,000 Arolla 283
guidebook: The Valais   A Walking Guide
                by Kev Reynolds (Cicerone press)
start/finish: Arolla - Cabane des Dix (2928m) - Arolla.

Evolene to Cabane de Moiry - asc 1800 metres, time - 7 hours
   'A strenous walk which crosses the Col de la Couronne (2990 m)
   and across the Moiry glacier. The route goes past La Forclaz,
   scrambles up the col where the hut can be seen across the glacier.'
map :        Landeskarte der Schweiz 1:50,000 Matterhorn 5006
guidebook: The Valais   A Walking Guide
                by Kev Reynolds (Cicerone press)
start/finish: Evolene - Col de Couronne (2987m) - Cabane de Moiry.

Arolla to Cabane de Bertol - ascent 1300 metres, time - 5 hours
   'A steep but worthwhile walk with brilliant views from the hut.
   The path heads towards Mont Collon and zigzags pass Plan Bertol.
   From the hut the Mont Mine/Ferpecle glaciers dominate the view.'
map :        Landeskarte der Schweiz 1:50,000 Matterhorn 5006
guidebook: The Valais   A Walking Guide
                by Kev Reynolds (Cicerone press)
start/finish: Arolla - Cabane de Bertol (3311m).

Arolla to Cabane Aiguilles Rouges - asc 825 metres, time - 6 hrs
   'A strenous walk and a steep descent, but with superb views.
   The path heads past Pra Gra, up boulder slopes/scree to the hut.
   Descend to Lac Bleu and then take the valley road back to Arolla.'
map :        Landeskarte der Schweiz 1:50,000 Arolla 283
guidebook: The Valais   A Walking Guide
                by Kev Reynolds (Cicerone press)
start/finish: Arolla - Cabane des Aiguilles Rouges - Lac Bleu - Arolla.


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