Several enchanting Alpine lakes lie hidden, in an evidently contrasting and decidedly less severe environment, at the feet of the sheer north face of Monviso and the amazing sequence of peaks over three thousand metres in height reaching up to Mount Granero. This loop takes in the four main lakes,…

After Casteldelfino, the Varaita valley reaches a fork: the left fork leads to Sant'Anna di Bellino, the right to Colle dell'Agnello, a well-known high-altitude pass open to cars. On taking precisely this second stretch, a few kilometres beyond the lake of Pontechianale we reach Chianale, an enchanting Alpine village of…

A simple itinerary suitable for everyone in the heart of the magnificent Alevè Woods, the largest reserve of Swiss stone pines in southern Europe. An authentic natural treasure, an expanse of ancient Swiss stone pines - by no coincidence known as the "Queens of the Alps", with long needles and…

A round-trip very well exposed to sunshine starting from the centre of Macra before passing in sequence through several hamlets, including the enchanting Camoglieres. It takes its name from the cyclamen which can be admired along the way during the flowering period in August and September. Ideal for families, thanks…

Lake Nero is a pearl hidden among the folds of the northern buttress of Rocca la Meja, a vertical Dolomitic rock formation by no coincidence widely considered to be one of the finest mountains in the Cuneo Alps. It is a truly delightful loop thanks to its secluded environment and…

Monte Scaletta is situated a couple of km southeast of the majestic Oronaye and it is on the border between Valle Maira and Valle Stura, overlooking the Laghi Roburent. The trail unfolds on a beautiful and historic military path. This spectacular traverse develops on the ridge between two valleys and…