Route through the Marguareis Nature Park

The two main access points to the Marguareis Nature Park are quite a distance from our French Alpes-Maritimes. The northern entrance is at Chiusa di Pesio (a 2-hour drive), the southern entrance is at Carnino (a 3-hour drive). Choosing Morignole is an alternative way to enter this magnificent park, which is rarely visited by French people despite being on the border. Pointe Marguareis lies on the French-Italian border.
Five days to climb Pointe Marguareis and circumnavigate it.

Details

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 57.80 km
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    Average duration: 5 days 
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    Difficulty: Difficult

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 4,755 m
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    Descent: - 4,756 m

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    Highest point: 2,635 m
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    Lowest point: 951 m

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. E

Notes

  • Rifugio Don Barbera: accommodation and catering. Open from early June to mid-October.
  • Rifugio Garelli: accommodation and catering. Open from early June to mid-October.
  • Rifugio Mongioie: accommodation and catering. Open from early June to mid-October.
  • Rifugio Mondovi: accommodation and catering. Open from early June to late September.
  • Locanda Upega: accommodation and catering. Open all year round.

Worth a visit

  • Punta Marguareis (2,651m).
  • Cima delle Saline (2,612m).
  • Cima Palu (2,538m).
  • Cima Bozano (2,568m).
  • Numerous caves.
  • Capanna Scientifica Saracco Volante: a refuge for cavers from the Piedmontese caving group. A base for exploring the Piaggiabella complex, a cave system stretching over 40 km.
  • Cima delle Saline (2,612 m).
  • Monte Mongioie (2,630m).
  • Rocca Garba: numerous climbing routes.
  • Rocca dei Campanili: numerous climbing routes.
  • Grotta delle Vene.
  • Risorgenza delle Vene.
  • Lower Carnino.
  • Upper Carnino.
  • Dente di Carnino.
  • Colla Rossa.
  • Mount Bertrand.
  • Cime Missoun.

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