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Val Veny

Mont Fortin

A quiet summit that gives the whole Italian face of Mont Blanc in one turn of the head.

Hard

Distance
12.5 km
Ascent
1,120 m
High point
2,755 m
Walking, not counting the bus
4.5 to 5.5 h

Reading your answers

How high

2,755 mhigh point
1,968 mCabane du Combal
1,659 mLa Visaille

The top stands 1,096 m above La Visaille. Total ascent is higher, because the path rises and falls on the way.

Before you go

Worth knowing

The same panorama as the balcony path with a fraction of the traffic, paid for in ascent. The scree wants dry ground, so it is a July to September walk.