Valle Gesso, set in the Maritime Alps, borders Valle Vermenagna to the east, Valle Stura to the west, and France to the south. It contains two river basins, named Gesso Della Barra and Gesso Della Valletta. Some of the most rugged and severe trails of the Province of Cuneo are located in this valley. It is a beloved destination for alpinists and hikers due to its countless trails, Valle Gesso has the “queen” of the Maritime Alps: the Argentera (3297 m). The numerous summits of the valley that go beyond 3000 m are a majestic frame for over seventy alpine lakes and for many wonderful and well equipped high altitude mountain huts.
900 m
16.0 km
2,265 m
One of the most spectacular high altitude trails in the Maritime Alps - the so-called "Mountains of Kings" because they were once part of the hunting reserve of King Vittorio Emanuele II. The itinerary crosses the beautiful Valasco plateau, dominated by an amphitheatre of peaks standing at around 3000 metres,…
by Valerio Dutto 0
900 m
15.0 km
2,402 m
A fantastic circular itinerary revealing some of the most beautiful alpine lakes in the wild Gesso valley. A true rocky balcony offering, on one side, spectacular views of the lakes and, on the other, the Argentera massif and the inaccessible Corno Stella.
by Valerio Dutto 0