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This beautiful challenging scenic route leads up to Becca Pouegnenta also known as Becca Pougnenta (2827m). Before arriving at the top you will find Lake d'Arpy (Arpy Piccolo Nord, Arpy Piccolo Sude) and the magnificent Red Stone Lake (2583m) known for its deep blue color and breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc range and the granite peaks of the Grandes Jorasses.

Beautiful hike, not demanding with a clear path and only a few short steep sections. Arrived at the top of Lake Arpy, which offers beautiful views of the Mont Blanc massif, and there are streams and waterfalls to explore. Crowded on sunny days and parking can be difficult. In autumn or spring it is recommended to wear hiking boots and also poles because the ground can be slippery.

Amazing views and fun, dynamic hike. There are multiple routes to get up and back to the second lake (Pietra Rossa), so you can see different things. One of the routes, which draws you to the left at a fork before crossing the waterfall, follows the waterfall up the mountain with metal bars at several points to help with the fairly vertical climb (or descent). This route is steeper, but much less snowy than the route that crosses the waterfall before the lake. The portion of the hike between...

This is one of the stages of the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB). This itinerary begins by climbing from Courmayeur with many zigzags through the pine forest which offers a pleasant shade. As soon as you cross the tree line near the Bertone Refuge you can have a splendid view of Courmayeur and realize how much height it has gained. Continue following a flat path on the slopes of Val Ferret while enjoying a suggestive panorama of ice and rock on the left. The route passes by the Bonatti Refuge, where...