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Tour of the lakes starting from the Sant'Anna di Vinadio Sanctuary
Superb hike starting from the Santa Anna di Vinadio Sanctuary in Italy. This 4-hour Lakes circuit can be done clockwise or anti-clockwise.
Be sure to read the warnings about snow and equipment to bring with you in the practical information section.
Pointe Joanne
This is a pleasant route through a magnificent summer valley to one of the most beautiful viewpoints of Mont Viso, where you will be captivated by the unfailing beauty of the surrounding peaks.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 5
Beautiful stage, green at first, covered by neve at the pass then very floral in Guil Valley.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 4
This stage gives you a frontline view over Monte Viso on one side and Pô prairie (plaine du Pô) on the other. Then a climb through Vallanta's small green valley.
Chiappera - Chambeyron Refuge
A lovely stage featuring a beautiful climb to the Stroppia Waterfall and the Lac des Neuf Couleurs.
Lacs d'Orgials, Martel and Aver
A superb circular hike, allowing you to discover no fewer than five lakes through magnificent landscapes at the foot of Mount Malinvern. It is located entirely in Italian territory, close to Isola 2000, starting from the Col de la Lombarde road on the Vinadio side.In addition to the lakes, the hike offers superb views of the peaks overlooking the Rio Freddo valley at the foot of Malinvern, which is omnipresent during the first part of the circuit.
Trek around Monte Viso day 4: Refuge Vallanta - L'Echalp
This stage involves a pass with neves and crossing Refuge du Viso high berm then Guil valley.
Macra - Ruata Valle
The village of Macra is ideally situated to start this route. A car park on the outskirts of the village, the Maira stream which is truly at the heart of these seven stages, and small, well-kept hamlets to help you get into the spirit of Occitania. Along the way, you’ll see votive pillars, religious frescoes on the façades of some houses and numerous chapels. At the end of the route, the hamlet of Ruata Valle is entirely dedicated to the Locanda Codirosso.
Trek around Monte Viso day 3: Refuge Sella Quintino - Refuge Vallanta
Italian stage through wild upper valleys and rocky wasteland, scattered by beautiful mountain lakes, consistantlyaround Monte Viso.
Tour of the Argentera
There are several ways to circumnavigate this mountain: closer to the summit or further away. But this suggested route allows you to walk around the Argentera via the lakes and the King Victor Emmanuel II trails, always with a view of the Argentera and, of course, a comforting stop at the mountain huts every evening. The stages are fairly well balanced in terms of the effort required, so let’s set off on the tour.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (5) Refuge Campo Base - Larche
Last stage of this trek around Chambeyron mountain range, taking you back to France through Col de Sautron. You'll find yourself in superb wildlife setting when arriving at the pass.
Elva - Ussolo
Before setting off on this third stage, take a moment to admire Monte Chersogno in the distance, which rises to over 3,000 metres. You’ll pass through more charming little villages in Chiosso before tackling the pleasant climb up Colle San Michele. After a long descent, you’ll pass through two more hamlets: Cesani and Castiglione. In Ussolo, you’ll be in for another culinary treat at the Locanda La Carlina. The vegetables come from the small vegetable patch adjoining the typically Occitan building.
From the Pian de Re refuge to the Barbara Lowrie refuge
This stage of the Mount Viso circuit alternates between meadowland and rocky terrain. A hike without any particular difficulty, the round trip to Punta Sea Bianca can make for a pleasant addition to the day.
Rifugio Quintino Sella – Pian Del Re refuge
This short stage of the Mont Viso circuit is completely straightforward. To make the day more enjoyable, 500 m from the starting point, you can turn right for a return trip to the summit of Viso Mozzo at 3,019 m, offering a stunning view of the Po Valley, which has its source at Pian del Re, the end point of this stage
Pan del Re - Quintino Sella Refuge
This is the first stage of the 4-day tour of Monte Viso.
The planned tour starts from Pian del Re (mountain hut). The first stage ends at the Quintino Sella mountain hut before tackling, the following day, the crossing at the Col de San Chiaffredo, the descent to Chianale, then the climb to the Vallanta mountain hut.
Vallanta Refuge - Sella Quintino Refuge
This Italian stage of the Mont Viso circuit presents no particular difficulties. You will discover its wild high valleys dotted with high-altitude lakes. You will cross a few scree slopes before reaching the Sella Quintino Refuge, near Lake Mont Viso.
Bacchi Rossi Refuge - Vens Lakes Refuge
On thissecond day of the Tour of Mount Aiga from the Ferrere Refuge, you will pass through Plan de Belvédère, where there is a tin shelter overlooking the Rio Forneris valley and a fountain. You will also pass below Lake Emma, Monte Peiron at 2,796 m and Pointe Testa di Garbe at 2,749 m, to arrive, after a few hairpin bends, at Col de Fer at 2,584 m. You will then head towards Small Pass of Tortisse and the Vens Refuge, the end of this stage.
Circuit of Monte Bersaio
Circular hike from the beautiful village of Sambuco in the Valle Stura, Provence of Cuneo. The high point is Monte Bersaio directly above the village. The majority of the walk is through high alpine meadows. If done in late June or early July there will be a profusion of wildflowers and the final meadows, just below the summit of Monte Bersaio, are full of Edelweiss.
Ussolo - Chialvetta
On this fourth day, you will continue along the left bank of the Maira. At Punta Culour, the highest point on this bank, a magnificent view to the west over the peaks on the border with France awaits you. You will then descend back down to the Maira river at Acceglio to cross over to the other bank. You will climb up the Unerzio valley to reach Chialvetta.
Route of Occitan Piedmont
This 7-stage route takes place in Val Maira, one of the four valleys of Occitan Piedmont. This mountainous valley, devoid of ski resorts, has successfully showcased its cultural heritage. Numerous stone hamlets with slate-roofed houses have been restored. In these valleys, every effort is made to give hikers a warm welcome.
Since 1992, a very well-signposted route has offered a wide choice of stopover lodges where Occitan cuisine is served.