Hiking in Spring

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 Chialmo is part of the long ridge separating the Grana and Maira valleys as it rises up to Monte Tibert. Although not the highest peak, the summit offers a superlative and unexpected panorama: the horizon takes in the Ligurian Alps and the Cozie Alps dominated by the imposing bulk…

The Upper Lake Roburent really needs no introduction. It is the true symbol of the Stura valley, be it for its characteristic horse-shoe shape or its extraordinary position in a wide basin set amidst green meadows at the feet of the immense rocky mass of Monte Oronaye. It is a…

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,…

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…

Prato Nevoso is a renowned winter skiing resort yet even in summer, leaving these facilities behind us, it is the starting point for fine excursions over meadows that in spring explode with fragrant blooms. The itinerary crosses the mountain pastures where the highly-prized Raschera PDO cheese is produced and reaches…