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.

The main lakes of the entire Vermenagna valley lie above the lovely hamlet of Palanfrè. This delightful itinerary moves up the secluded Albergh valley to the evocative Frisson lakes, nestled in splendid wide valleys at the feet of the impressive pyramid of Monte Albergh itself.

Six imposing fortifications were built at the end of the 1800s in a splendid panoramic position around the Colle di Tenda on the border ridge to counter a possible invasion from across the Alps. Ironically, the forts became French property in 1947. This scenic loop takes hikers to the three…

Rainfall and snow in melting the wide Càrsene valley penetrate into the underground cavities of the karst terrain to feed tunnels, siphons and underground lakes that give rise in spring to the splendid Pis del Pesio waterfalls. This itinerary and its spectacular environments is entirely inside the Marguareis Natural Park…

The Garelli Refuge is a charming stone structure with a very modern glass and metal extension reflecting the surrounding mountains. A not-to-be-missed hike in the heart of the Marguareis Natural Park amidst high altitude, lush green pastures at the feet of the astonishing north face of the Marguareis, the highest…

Lake Biecai is an ephemeral lake: its waters flow completely into the underground ravines of the karst sink hole where it is located when summer arrives. The best time to visit is early June when, after the snow has melted, the lake can be enjoyed in all its glory. A…