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Refuge des Dents du Midi (2884 m)
Hiking Trail
Hard
13.61 mi
8,003 ft
A stunning ski tour to the Glacier Plan Neve and lac de Salanfe on the Dents du Midi.
Beginning in Salvan, ascend up the Van d’en Haut. Although the climb is not very steep or technically challenging, it's a long, physically demanding ascent. You climb up the deep, wild valley all the way to the edge of the Lac de Salanfe. Head around the east side lakeshore and climb up to the impressive Glacier Plan Neve. Descend the way you came up the glacier, retracing your ski tracks to the lake where you then turn off following signs to the Refuge de Dentes de Midi. It’s situated on the edge of the lake on a glacier plateau, with unadulterated views of Mont Blanc, the Bernese Alps and Valais’ many spectacular 4000m peaks.
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Written by FATMAP Official
Beginning in Salvan, ascend up the Van d’en Haut. Although the climb is not very steep or technically challenging, it's a long, physically demanding ascent. You climb up the deep, wild valley all the way to the edge of the Lac de Salanfe. Head around the east side lakeshore and climb up to the impressive Glacier Plan Neve. Descend the way you came up the glacier, retracing your ski tracks to the lake where you then turn off following signs to the Refuge de Dentes de Midi. It’s situated on the edge of the lake on a glacier plateau, with unadulterated views of Mont Blanc, the Bernese Alps and Valais’ many spectacular 4000m peaks.
**Sources**
Written by FATMAP Official
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montée sur Salanfe | 2.17 mi | 1,617 ft | 14.1% |
| salanfe climb | 1.83 mi | 1,421 ft | 14.7% |
| Jusqu'au refuge des DdM | 5.23 mi | 4,475 ft | 16.2% |
| Van d'en Haut Climb | 0.25 mi | 384 ft | 28.8% |
| Col du Jorat Climb | 0.25 mi | 164 ft | 12.0% |
| Col du Jorat Climb | 1.89 mi | 2,014 ft | 20.1% |