Beautiful stage, green at first, covered by neve at the pass then very floral in Guil Valley.
This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days
Leave Refuge Vallanta heading north and climb up a steep trail to Col de Valante.
(1) At the pass, start heading north-west and cross the neve reaching scree. Next, head down the steep scree towards little Lac Lestio (2).
From there, follow the trail along the torrent (3).
Then, take the trail (4) heading towards Guil Valley and reaching Echalp. The loop is completed (E).
Neve at Col de Valante is present all year round. This part is generally done early morning so will most likely be frozen and slippery.
Be careful if you don't have cleats.
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
A stunning view point on the west side of Monte Viso.
Echalp hamlet is worth a quick visit.
Trek around Monte Viso day 4: Refuge Vallanta - L'Echalp
Walker 15.01 km
+435 m
-1,179 m
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Pontechianale (Cuneo)
This stage involves a pass with neves and crossing Refuge du Viso high berm then Guil valley.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 4Walker 13.72 km
+835 m
-1,035 m
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Oncino (Cuneo)
This stage gives you a frontline view over Monte Viso on one side and Pô prairie (plaine du Pô) on the other. Then a climb through Vallanta's small green valley.
Trek around Monte Viso day 3: Refuge Sella Quintino - Refuge VallantaWalker 12.57 km
+762 m
-969 m
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Oncino (Cuneo)
Italian stage through wild upper valleys and rocky wasteland, scattered by beautiful mountain lakes, consistantlyaround Monte Viso.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 3Walker 13.66 km
+1,326 m
-1,153 m
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Ristolas (05 - Hautes-Alpes)
High mountain stage.
Progress within a mineral setting.
A hike up to the highest pass of the trek.
Stunning view over the Pô water sources from "Sentier du Postier."
Trek around Monte Viso day 2: Refuge Granero - Refuge Quintino SellaWalker 16.02 km
+1,713 m
-1,455 m
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Bobbio Pellice (Torino)
Quite a long high mountain stage today, set in a mineral landscape passing through "les sources du Pô" and near beautiful mountain lakes. Exploring the north-east side of Monte Viso (3841m) will be the highlight.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 daysWalker 59.91 km
+4,361 m
-4,357 m
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (05 - Hautes-Alpes)
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 stages.
A beautiful high mountain hike.
Hike over a 5 day period.
An exquisite high mountain trek.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 1Walker 6.57 km
+627 m
-589 m
3h 40
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (05 - Hautes-Alpes)
This first stage is a warm-up for the rest. It's a medium mountain trek starting through larch trees before reaching alpine pastures surrounding the pass. A beautiful view over Pellice valley during the hike down.
Trek around Monte Viso in 4 daysWalker 55.22 km
+4,204 m
-4,208 m
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (05 - Hautes-Alpes)
A 4 day trek on a high mountain route. The trek around Monte Viso (one of the highest summits in the Italian alps) is a sight for sore eyes. Crossing through some of the most authentic and wild high valleys of the Alps is delightful. This trek is almost identical to another trek by another hikiideas hiker which is done over 5 days. A big thank you to him and his description which inspired me.
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