For families

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…

The Sanctuary of Sant'Anna di Vinadio, in the heart of the Maritime Alps, is the starting point for a spectacular itinerary between Italy and France. It touches on four hills with wonderful views over a dozen small lakes. This marvellous trail culminates in a crescendo on reaching the Tesina Pass,…

The Mouton are six little lakes, of which three are pretty easy to find, while the other three are off-trail. They are placed on gorgeous small valleys under the slopes of Testa Mouton, about midway on the GTA route that from Sant’Anna of Vinadio goes to the Bravaria pass. Only…

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…

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…