TREKVISO( 6 NIGHTS)
TREKVISO [6 DAYS]
A hiking tour along the most beautiful and panoramic mountain streets,
discovering the surprising Occitan
Valleys of Monviso.
6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS PROGRAM:
1st DAY - ARRIVAL:
Arrival of the participants in Valle Grana, briefing with the hiking guide, presentation of the program, dinner and overnight stay (estimated in La Meiro or La Font inn or La Pace hotel o Maraman Hut).
2nd DAY;
SANTUARIO DI SAN MAGNO – PIANORO DELLA GARDETTA
Breakfast. We start following the paths of the GTA, the great crossing of the Alps from the Sanctuary of San Magno whose origins date back to the cults of the pre-Roman populations: dedicated to San Mango, a brave soldier of the mythical Theban Legion, it preserves
paintings from 400-500. Castelmagno is not only the name of the hamlet but also of the delicious DOP cheese that is produced in the alpine pastures of the upper valley. Ascent to Colle Fauniera (2,488 m), passage to Colle di Valcavera and arrival in the extraordinary
Gardetta plateau, with the imposing and fascinating Rocca la Meja, one of the most important mountains in the Alps. Dinner and overnight in the la Gardetta hut.
Length:
24 km
Difference in altitude:
1200 m
3rd DAY:
RIFUGIO GARDETTA – CHIAPPERA
Breakfast. Our tour today begins with a descent to Vallone dell’Enchiausa, ascent to the hill
and descent to lake Apzoi and then to the Visaia lake, passing through the sources of the Maira and Saretto lake. Arrival in the pretty Chiappera, surmounted by the imposing Rocca Provenzale with its beautiful center in stone and wood and perfectly recovered. We are in
the heart of the Maira Valley. Dinner and overnight estimated in Campo Base Hut.
Length:
22 km
Difference in altitude:
about 1100 m D +
4th DAY:
CHIAPPERA – BELLINO
Breakfast. This morning Colle Greguri awaits us, passing alongside the iconic Rocca Provenzale, a popular destination for climbers and mountaineers. Descent towards the Maurin Valley, a large glacial basin that originates the incredibly grandiose Roure lakes. We
are on the border with France: our route continues towards Colle di Bellino which, due to its
detached position, offers an excellent observation point of the Cottian Alps.Descent to Bellino, a small stone village famous for its extraordinary sundials and its
ancient architecture. Dinner and overnight estimated in Rifugio Melezé.
Length:
22 km
Difference in altitude:
about 1450 m D +
5TH DAY:
BELLINO – CHIANALE
Breakfast. Today is entirely dedicated to the Varaita Valley, so beautiful that it has been nicknamed “the Smeraldina” (the small, emerald valley). We face the Colle della Battagliola, an "easy" hike that follows the Great Crossing of the Alps and offers sweeping views of the Varaita Valley and the Bellino Valley. Arrival in Pontechianale, with its beautiful lake: dinner
and overnight stay in Chianale, with its slate heart, where the Occitan tradition still makes
its voice heard still strong.
Length:
18 km
Difference in altitude: about 1000 m D +
6th DAY:
CHIANALE (IT) – REFUGE VISO (FR)
Breakfast. A tour loved by locals, the mythical climb to Monviso. Monviso mount, recognized by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve, is rightly considered the "King of stone" due to its large size and altitude (3,841 meters) which, combined with the lack of mountains of
the same height nearby, makes it visible at a notable distance. It is a truly splendid mountain, worthy of a tour in the valleys that surround it. Ascent to the Soustra valley, then up to the Losetta pass (2,872 m) with an incomparable view of the Re di Pietra. We cross the Vallanta pass and then descend to France to the Refuge Viso where a relax moment, dinner and
overnight stay await us.
Length:
18 km
Difference in altitude:
about 1100 m D +
7th DAY:
REFUGE DU VISO (FR) – PIAN DEL RE (IT)
After breakfast, we resume the road and go up to Colle delle Traversette and Buco del Viso (2,882 m), the oldest alpine tunnel, commissioned by the Marquis Ludovico II in 1479 and built in less than 2 years with the aid of fire, boiling water and vinegar, strategies that helped the workers in the excavation of the rock that is covered by the snow 8 months a year. We reach the Giacoletti Refuge, descend to the Superiore, Lausetto and Fiorenzo lakes and we will arrive at Pian del Re, a huge plateau located at 2,020 m, famous for its extraordinary beauty and for being the birthplace of the Po, the longest river of Italy.
Return to Valle Grana for the recovery of the cars with dedicated shuttle.
Length:
16 km
Difference in altitude:
about 200 m D +
DEPARTURE / RETURN:
Valle Grana (Pradleves or Castelmagno hamlet)
DURATION: 6 nights / 7 days.
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE: 6 people.
€ 815 per person
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE: 6 people.
GROSS RATE B2C € 885
The price includes:
- n. 6 nights in small inns or refuges with accommodation in shared rooms
• half board (dinner and breakfast)
• training program and GPS coordinates ready to download
• expert hiking guide throughout the itinerary
• transport service from Crissolo (Po Valley) to the Grana Valley (7th day)
The price does not include:
• transport to / from the meeting place
• luggage transport (possible on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th day) supplement € 50 / person
• insurance
• sheet bag rental
• lunches
• drinks with meals
• drinks with meals
• tips
• extras, any tourist taxes to be paid locally
• anything not expressly indicated in the item includes.
RICHIEDI INFORMAZIONI
"Ho passato davvero una piacevole giornata in compagnia di Raffaella, ho scoperto la città di Cuneo sotto tanti aspetti diversi, insoliti e sopratutto mi sono divertita, Grazie"
Maria, Asti
"Una mattinata davvero simpatica a scoprire le prelibatezze della città divertendoci insieme, il tempo è volato ma ce ne ricorderemo"
Raffaella, Sonia e Margherita - Genova
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