(S) Leave the "Refuge de Jervis" taking the trail heading south.
(1) After the last chalets stick to the right hand side of the torrent and climb up a steep uphill trail leading to pastures.
Follow the well-marked trail leading to "Refuge Granero" (2).
Then head down to the small lake, cross the spillway, keeping to its right (3) and head up towards Col Sellière (4).
From the pass, head down towards Refuge du Viso, visible at the bottom of the small valley.
You'll get to Refuge du Viso which is the end of this stage (E).
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 2
The second stage of our trek around Monte Viso starts with a hike through green foliage at the bottom of the valley. Then a passage through beautiful alpine pastures near a delightful little lake. Stunning view point at Col Sellière.
This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days
Caution, this route is Very difficult
This route requires a long and/or intense effort, either because of the difference in altitude or the distance involved, or both. In certain situations, there is also the possibility of technical and aerial sections.
A Bobbio Pellice walk
posted on 22/01/13 by Tamtraductions. Last update : 09/10/19
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.82 km -
Author’s time: 5 hrs -
Difficulty: Very difficult -
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Return to departure point: No -
Vertical gain: + 1,138 m -
Vertical drop: - 428 m -
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Highest point: 2,834 m -
Lowest point: 1,720 m
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District: Bobbio Pellice -
Start: N 44.773505° / E 7.039562° -
End: N 44.700293° / E 7.051036° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 3637OT, 3637OTR -
Description
Waypoints
- S : km 0 - alt. 1,737 m - Refuge Jervis
- 1 : km 0.74 - alt. 1,720 m
- 2 : km 5.7 - alt. 2,350 m - Refuge Granero
- 3 : km 6.1 - alt. 2,367 m
- 4 : km 8.16 - alt. 2,815 m - Col Sellierino
- E : km 10.82 - alt. 2,447 m - Refuge du Viso
Useful Information
The valley which leads up to Col Sellière coming from Jervis heads north. Neve lasts until mid-July. If you're doing the trek earlier in the season, cleats and an ice axe are recommended.
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.
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