Circular Ricchiusa

Date of your route : May 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike but you have to earn it, steep climb for a short distance, it's tough going
It should be classified as difficult rather than moderate.
I completed the circular in 3½ hours, taking only short breaks to take photos.

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Date of your route : Aug 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike, I didn't meet anyone on the entire route.
However... The markings are a disaster... you can quickly lose your way. The starting point is not indicated on the signs... In short, I don't use a hiking GPS, I'm still old-fashioned. Incredible scenery all along the way! Be careful on the descent... it's long and technical.

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Date of your route : Feb 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on 17/02/2023 -
The first part of the route is pleasant despite a fairly steep slope at the start, then the trail follows the contour line to the Richiusa River. The crossing is made by fording. However, once across the stream, the slope rises sharply and is steep (400 linear metres at 45%). It's a real wall to climb to the summit, followed by a stony and tedious descent.
The difficulty level is classified as "medium" by Viso Randonneur, with an IBP index of 71 HKG, which is at the upper limit of this level. As some practitioners have pointed out, the level could be classified as "quite difficult" given the steep slope.
That said, the environment and landscapes along the entire route are magnificent.

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Date of your route : Jul 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, even though it was over 30 degrees, which meant that by the end of the climb we had nothing left to drink (even though we had more than 10 litres between us). The elevation gain is significant, especially on the last section (only about 300 metres to gain more than 200 metres in elevation), but as someone who is used to hiking (admittedly in the Vosges and a little in the Alps), I would rate it as difficult rather than moderate.
The bonus: swimming at the end, with the option of also swimming halfway up the climb, where you can cross the river.

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Hike not completed because it was too difficult and long. But saw the Richiusa at the same time as the U nida a Corbu circular.

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Date of your route : May 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant taste. Walking on the slabs is a bit tricky. Rocky descent. Wear good shoes; walking sticks are helpful.

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Date of your route : Aug 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route.
Two or three sections on very steep rocky terrain.
Finish with a dip in the stream!

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Date of your route : Nov 16, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hike with beautiful scenery... we ate at the second orientation table, the view is magnificent...
As for the descent, as stated in the description, it is (very) rocky and long... be careful not to twist your ankles or fall on your bum as it is a bit slippery ^^!!!
The hike took 3½ hours with a few stops, especially on the way up (the climb hurts your calves ^^, for someone like me who isn't used to hiking).
I think the average difficulty level is about right.
I highly recommend this hike.

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Date of your route : Oct 25, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The hike took just over 5 hours, but that included a picnic and, more importantly, a child who was not quite 5 years old and another who was 2 years old in a baby carrier...
The bridge at marker 1 has been replaced by a brand new one, so there's no need to cross the river on foot...
The passage between the sheepfolds and the second orientation table was a little more complicated, but our son managed it without any problems (sometimes using his hands)...
Magnificent view, we even spotted an eagle... The second orientation table is a good place for a picnic, but even in autumn, bring hats, sunscreen and plenty of water...
A very beautiful walk!

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Date of your route : May 06, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Allow for a 3½-hour walk, as indicated on the sign at the start.
Please note the spelling: RIGHJUSA appears on the direction signs.
Please note that you will need to cross the river on foot as there is no longer a bridge!
Please note that the route is very steep, rugged and rocky.
The difficulty level should be changed to DIFFICULT rather than Moderate. You sometimes have to use your hands to climb or descend.
The yellow markings on the rocks are very good, thank you!

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Date of your route : May 06, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Allow for a 3½-hour walk, as indicated on the sign at the start.
Please note that you will need to cross the river on foot as there is no longer a bridge!
Please note that the route is very steep, rugged and rocky.
The difficulty level should be changed to DIFFICULT rather than Moderate. You will sometimes need to use your hands to climb or descend.

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