Mountain refuge Refuge Perucca-Vuillermoz (lac du Dragon)

Between ascension base and point of passage

At almost 2,910 meters, the Refuge Perucca- Vuillermoz works both as support to move through alpine terrain and link within longer routes of the Valtournenche , in Aosta Valley . The height marks quite its character: rapid changes in time, wind, fog or sudden cooling can turn a simple day on the map into a demanding path in orientation. In this context, its position next to lac du Dragon and in an open relief area it makes it useful not only to raise ascension, but also as an intermediate reference when it is appropriate to cut stage, expect an improvement or reorganize the route.

Their strategic interest is better understood in looking at the environment. This way they pass or link tours like the Tour du Cervin and several access to other vivacs and shelters in the area, so that it is not isolated on a slope without continuity, but within a network of steps between basins and hills. Close to you are raised tops like Mont Blanc du Créton , Dome du Tsan - Sud or Punta Budden , which reinforce the serious mountain environment and help to place it in a cordal where decisions depend very much on the visibility and state of the ground. There are very close sources, even a few meters away, but in mountain it is necessary to always assess their actual flow rate according to the time. For those who travel this part of the Aosta Valley, this mountain shelter fits well as a point of passage, reasonable withdrawal or support before continuing to higher and more exposed sectors.