Refuge des Evettes, 2629 m.

Hello,

Finally, the last of our three hikes that we did the last weekend on July. The refuge des Evettes, at 2629 meters. This is a short ans relaxing hike, at the end of the Maurienne valley. Very close to the border: behind the summits it was already Italy. We had to pass trough the village of Bonneval, it is said to be one of the most beautiful in France. The road continues to the small village of l'Ecot, situated at the very end of the valley and at 2000 meters.


The path (called le chemin a John) starts from the parking in l'Ecot and crosses a fluvial plane, before it starts to climb a very stony mountain side, with little or no marked path. The glaciers are already visible, as well as the Evettes' waterfall, falling into the canyon of the same name. The rocks in this part of the canyon are very particular, and they hang from the cliff as rock platforms. One of the, called le rocher qui bouge or "the rock that moves" is really spectacular.

To get out of the canyon, is necessary to used some cable attached to the rock walls. Once on top, we could see the glacial plane and the morrenic deposits from old glaciers, crossed by a river. This river is the responsible for the mentioned waterfall. The river passes under a beautiful stone bridge, and right away it dives into the canyon. Awesome view.

After this we reached the refuge on a little hill, which dominates the glacial plane, and it has a breathtaking view over the glaciers and the summits.

The way down was way easier, from the other side of the refuge's hill, into the valley of l'Ecot.

Pictures of these wonderful landscapes are stored here. We hope you enjoy them!

Cheers,
-Manu & Nina-