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An eight-day trek through a rugged area on the border of Italy and France. We use many established paths of the Grande Traversata delle Alpi. But also some more alpine passages and, if the weather allows, we conquer some peaks.
We mostly walk through a beautiful varied alpine area with views of Mont Viso. On Col Angel we encounter not only hikers but also many motorcyclists. Once we sleep in inhabited areas, in the hamlet of Genzana. Characteristic for the route is the difference in landscape between the east and west side. On the east side, the mountain height increases sharply over a short distance. The rock walls rise steeply, are intersected by many impressive couloirs, and have large and extensive scree fields at their base. It is a very old glacier area with various small lakes.
The west side has less steep slopes and is characterized by alpine meadows with a large variety of flowers in early summer.
Although the paths and climbs are not technically difficult, the terrain condition, altitude differences, and length of daily stages place significant demands on fitness. So take as little luggage as possible. 'Light is right.'
In warm weather, we benefit from the morning coolness by starting early. Early in the season, a snowfield may still cross the path here and there.
Note: This route has been offered in the past by the NKBV. Due to possible changing conditions, you are always responsible for checking the current route conditions. Get information at the local tourist office or from the experts of the relevant region, so you go safely and prepared.
Track types
Tips and suggestions
Huts:
Day 1 Rifugio Giacoletti http://www.giacoletti.it
Day 2 Refuge du Viso http://refugeduviso.ffcam.fr
Day 3 Rifugio Vallanta http://www.rifugiovallanta.it
Day 4 Refuge Agnel http://www.refugeagnel.com/index.html
Day 5 Refuge de la Blanche http://www.refugedelablanche.com
Day 6 Rifugio Savigliano http://www.ghironda.com/vvaraita/pages/950178.htm
http://www.cuneo360.it/rifugi/53
Day 7 Rifugio Quintino Sella http://www.rifugiosella.it
Roadbook
DAY 1
Crissolo (1,358m) - Rifugio Giacoletti (2,741m)
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Altitude difference: 1400 m ascent
DAY 2
Rif. Giacoletti (2,741m) - Colle delle Traversette (2950m) - Rocca Furion/ Pointe de Marte (3150m) - Refuge du Viso (2,460m)
Walking time: 7 hours
Altitude difference: 900 m up, 1180 m down
DAY 3
Refuge du Viso (2,460m) - Rifugio Vallanta (2,450m)
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Altitude difference: 750 m ascent, 750 m descent
DAY 4
Rifugio Vallanta (2,450m) - Passo della Losetta (2,872m) - Grange del Rio (2,007m) - Col Angel (2,748m) - Refuge Agnel (2,580m)
Walking time: 7 hours
Altitude difference: 1200 m ascent, 1070 m descent
DAY 5
Refuge Agnel (2,580m) - Pain de Sucre (3,208m) - Refuge Agnel - Col de Chamoussiere (2,884m) - Refuge de la Blanche (2,499m)
Walking time: 6 hours
Altitude difference: 1000 m ascent, 925 m descent
DAY 6
Refuge de la Blanche (2,499m) - 'La Petite Tete Noir' (3,039m) - Col de Longet (2,650m) - Rifugio Savigliano (1,743m)
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Altitude difference: 540 m ascent, 1300 m descent
DAY 7
Rifugio Savigliano (1,743m) - Passo di San Chiaffredo (2,764m) - Passo Gallarino (2,727m) - Rifugio Quintino Sella (2,640m)
Walking time: 7 hours
Altitude difference: 1000 m ascent, 100 m descent
DAY 8
Rifugio Quintino Sella (2,640m) - Viso Mozzo (3,019m) - Crissolo (1,358m)
Walking time: 7 hours
Altitude difference: 400 m ascent, 1700 m descent
Rifugio Vitale Giacoletti
Buco (Tunnel) del Viso
Refuge du Viso (Hütte vom CAF Briancon)
Passo di Vallanta
Rifugio (Berghütte) Vallanta
Passo di San Chiaffredo
Passo Gallarino
Rifugio (Berghütte) Quintino Sella
Colle del Viso
Viso Mozzo 3019 m
Verzweigung nach dem Lago Fiorenzo
Lago Fiorenza
Sorgenti del Po
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to Turin and then further by public transport (buses) to Crissolo.
The route with two buses takes some time and a transfer. First from Turin to Barge and then with a transfer from Barge to Crissolo.
Check the following sites for this:
For Turin to Barge: Cavourese, line: AUTOLINEA ORDINARIA: Barge - Bagnolo P.TE - Cavour - Garzigliana-Osasco - Pinerolo - Orbassano - TORINO
For Barge to Crissolo: Dossetto bus
http://www.dossettobus.it/ita/pdf/orario%20invernale%20Barge%20-%20Crissolo.pd
By plane to Turin is also possible and from there further by bus.
Directions
Via Basel, Bern, Martigny, Aosta and Turin. From Turin to Savigliano/Saluzzo and then into the mountains to Crissolo.
An alternative by car goes via the French toll roads. From Chambery to Modane and the Frejus tunnel to Italy. The fastest way is then to continue via Turin.
Parking
Outside the village, there is a parking area along the Po River.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Alpi Cozie Meridionali, C.A.I. Milano
Monviso, S. Bessone, F. Burdino, Bologna, Tamari 1971
Alpi Cozie Centrali, C.A.I. Milano 1982
Massif du Queyras et Haute Ubaye, J. Cadier, R.H. Gros, Grenoble, Didier et Richard 1979
Monviso e le sue valli no. 6 part 1 + 2, G. Berutto, I.G.C., Torino
Guida dei Monti d’Italia, Monte Viso, Alpi Cozie Meridionali; Club Alpino Italiano & Touring Club Italiano
Author’s map recommendations
Istituto Geografico Centrale (IGC), no. 106 Monviso - Sampeyre - Bobbio Pellice 1:25,000
Didier et Richard, no. 10 Massifs du Queyras et Haute Ubaye 1:50,000
Institut Geografique National (IGN), no. 246 Queyras - Mont Viso 1:25,000
Institut Geographique National No. 3637 OT 1:25,000 Mont Viso
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