The Carrel Cross is located at the south base of Cervino/Cervin/Matterhorn marks the spot where Jean-Antoine Carrel, the first to conquer Cresta del Leone / Liongrat in 1865, died from exhaustion on August 26th 1891. Its about 100 vertical meters higher than the Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi - L'Oriondé. The latter is a good place for food and drinks.
From the refuge take the path, the usual ascent passage of Mount Cervino, which goes up towards the west, above the refuge and then goes over a rocky spur. Continue northwards until you get to Croce Carrel, in memory of the glorious Valdostan guide.
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Difficulties: EE - Expert Excursionists
- Periodo consigliato: dal 01/07 to 30/09
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Departure: Plan Maison (2551 mt.)
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Arrival: Croce Carrel (2950 mt.)
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Difference in level: 395 m
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Duration going there: 1h40
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Trail sign: 13 - exAV3
A GPX file can be found here.