Competing with Valle Maira for the plentitude of summits above 3000 m, it borders Valle Po to the north, Valle Maira to the south, while the western head of the valley is defined by mount Mongioia (3340 m), mount Salza (3326 m), and Roc De La Niera (3177 m). The western side of Valle Varaita is fragmented in many lateral valleys and gorges, covered by a host of wonderful alpine lakes, dominated by the omnipresent mount Monviso. The upper valley hamlets have preserved their original structure and charm: make sure you go see Chianale, it is one of Italy’s nicest hamlets.
900 m
12.0 km
2,660 m
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…
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550 m
7.0 km
2,017 m
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…
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