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From the Pian de Re refuge to the Barbara Lowrie refuge
Visorando Member 
5.38 mi
+1,893 ft
-2,772 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Crissolo (Cuneo)
This stage of the Mount Viso circuit alternates between meadowland and rocky terrain. A hike without any particular difficulty, the round trip to Punta Sea Bianca can make for a pleasant addition to the day.
Pan del Re - Quintino Sella Refuge
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.66 mi
+2,238 ft
-217 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Crissolo (Cuneo)
This is the first stage of the 4-day tour of Monte Viso.
The planned tour starts from Pian del Re (mountain hut). The first stage ends at the Quintino Sella mountain hut before tackling, the following day, the crossing at the Col de San Chiaffredo, the descent to Chianale, then the climb to the Vallanta mountain hut.
Rifugio Quintino Sella – Pian Del Re refuge
Visorando Member 3.65 mi
+266 ft
-2,280 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Crissolo (Cuneo)
This short stage of the Mont Viso circuit is completely straightforward. To make the day more enjoyable, 500 m from the starting point, you can turn right for a return trip to the summit of Viso Mozzo at 3,019 m, offering a stunning view of the Po Valley, which has its source at Pian del Re, the end point of this stage
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 4
Association / Club / Walk leader 
8.53 mi
+2,713 ft
-3,337 ft
6h 15
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 Vallanta
Visorando Member 
7.81 mi
+2,385 ft
-3,012 ft
5h 40
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 3
Association / Club / Walk leader 
8.49 mi
+4,426 ft
-3,888 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Ristolas (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."
From the Barbara Lowrie Refuge to the Granero Refuge via the Manzol Pass
Visorando Member 4.40 mi
+3,133 ft
-1,066 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Bobbio Pellice (Torino)
Choosing this short route will take you through some magnificent scenery. Lago Nero is well worth a visit. However, this route is technically challenging with steep scree slopes: best tackled in dry, fine weather.
Trek around Monte Viso day 4: Refuge Vallanta - L'Echalp
Visorando Member 
9.33 mi
+1,575 ft
-3,990 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Pontechianale (Cuneo)
This stage involves a pass with neves and crossing Refuge du Viso high berm then Guil valley.
Vallanta Refuge - Sella Quintino Refuge
Visorando Member 8.47 mi
+2,982 ft
-2,333 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Pontechianale (Cuneo)
This Italian stage of the Mont Viso circuit presents no particular difficulties. You will discover its wild high valleys dotted with high-altitude lakes. You will cross a few scree slopes before reaching the Sella Quintino Refuge, near Lake Mont Viso.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 5
Association / Club / Walk leader 
9.33 mi
+1,496 ft
-3,904 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pontechianale (Cuneo)
Beautiful stage, green at first, covered by neve at the pass then very floral in Guil Valley.
Trek around Monte Viso in 4 days
Visorando Member
34.27 mi
+13,842 ft
-13,842 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Bobbio Pellice (Torino)
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.
Trek around Monte Viso day 2: Refuge Granero - Refuge Quintino Sella
Visorando Member 
9.95 mi
+5,669 ft
-4,846 ft
9h 30
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 days, stage 2
Association / Club / Walk leader 
6.72 mi
+3,911 ft
-1,529 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Bobbio Pellice (Torino)
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.
Traversette Tunnel and Pass
Visorando Member 
9.98 mi
+3,996 ft
-3,973 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
The first transalpine crossing in history.
The Petit Belvédère du Mont Viso at the start of La Roche Écroulée
Visorando Member 
1.70 mi
+469 ft
-472 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a very short circular route that starts at La Roche Écroulée in Ristolas and goes to the Petit Belvédère du Mont Viso, returning via a forest road.
Please note: dogs are not permitted in the nature reserve.
Lake Lestio from the large Viso viewpoint
Visorando Member 
11.19 mi
+2,546 ft
-2,543 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
Among the fascinating mountains of the Alps, Mont Viso (3,841 m) holds a special place. This route, which is not very steep on average but should not be underestimated due to the distance to be covered, allows you to approach the mountain and go as far as Lac Lestio, which gives you that special feeling of being at the end of the Alpine world.
Pointe Joanne
Visorando Member 
8.78 mi
+3,343 ft
-3,337 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Pontechianale (Cuneo)
This is a pleasant route through a magnificent summer valley to one of the most beautiful viewpoints of Mont Viso, where you will be captivated by the unfailing beauty of the surrounding peaks.
Pic de Foréant and its lakes
Visorando Member 
7.78 mi
+2,795 ft
-2,792 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
A wild climb to Pic Foréant via equally wild ridges. This is followed by a visit to several lakes, each different in size and charm. All this at the foot of the Pain de Sucre and the Crêtes de la Taillante.
Lake Asti from Col Agnel
Visorando Member 4.09 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,542 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
A French-Italian loop to discover Lake Asti in a very rocky setting. The path to the lake is mostly very stony and requires careful attention.
Lac de Foréant via Col Vieux
Visorando Member 
3.32 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,211 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
Nestled at the foot of the Crête de la Taillante and overlooked by the Pain de Sucre, Lac Foréant is located in a very protected environment. Indeed, many animal and plant species have made it their home (marmots, ibex, marsh plants, cottony cotton grass, etc.).
Pic de Caramantran and its lakes from Agnel
Visorando Member 
7.09 mi
+2,621 ft
-2,631 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
A border route to tackle the Pic de Caramantran (3,025 m), observe a multitude of 3,000-metre peaks: Mont Viso, Pain de Sucre, Tête des Toillies, and discover three magnificent lakes: Blanchet supérieur, Blanchet inférieur and Blanche.
Lakes Égorgéou and Baricle from Échalp
Visorando Member 
7.13 mi
+2,579 ft
-2,582 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
Deep in the Queyras, at the end of the road that climbs up the Guil, you can easily walk up to these beautiful lakes, set in this glacial valley, with Égorgéou flanked by its little brother Baricle.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days
Association / Club / Walk leader 
37.23 mi
+14,711 ft
-14,688 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (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 1
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.08 mi
+2,192 ft
-2,051 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (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.
Trak around Monte Viso day 1: L'Echalp - Refuge Granero
Visorando Member 
7.18 mi
+4,213 ft
-1,995 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
First stage starting at Queyras National Park (Parc National du Queyras) passing through Col Lacroix, then a beautiful Italian valley and ending up at a shelter near a lake where the real trek around Monte Viso will start the next day.
The circular of the Praroussin
Visorando Member 
5.10 mi
+3,196 ft
-3,186 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
Beautiful viewpoint of Mont Viso, the Italian peaks and Queyras, with an easy descent down a very beautiful ridge on the way back.
As orientation is not easy, I recommend supplementing the description with the Visorando app.
L'Échalp - Vallanta Refuge
Visorando Member 9.76 mi
+3,957 ft
-1,532 ft
7h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
This hike crosses the Ristolas-Mont Viso National Nature Reserve, where you can appreciate its rich biodiversity. Several viewing points offer stunning views of Mont Viso.
L'Echalp - Abriés
Visorando Member 
9.45 mi
+3,235 ft
-3,648 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
The sixth stage takes place largely along a ridge offering remarkable views of the Queyras massif and the Ecrins opposite.
Col Agnel - L'Echalp
Visorando Member 7.80 mi
+2,090 ft
-4,961 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
Fifth stage with the recommended ascent of Pain de Sucre.
The Pic de Caramantran
Visorando Member 
4.02 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,447 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
Set off to climb the Pic de Caramantran, one of the easiest 3,000-metre peaks in the Queyras Regional Nature Park, and enjoy transalpine views of Italy and the Saint-Véran valley from its summit.
Col Lacroix loop starting from Échalp
Visorando Member 
5.33 mi
+2,064 ft
-2,087 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
This easily accessible border pass also offers a very pleasant loop through the mountain pastures and forests overlooking the right bank of the Guil.
The Sugar Loaf
Visorando Member 
3.73 mi
+1,946 ft
-1,946 ft
3h 25
Difficult
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
A short, challenging hike to a first-class viewpoint on Mont Viso, which, at an altitude of 3,208 metres, offers a magnificent 360° panorama of Italy and the Queyras.
The Blanchet and Longet lakes from the Agnel refuge
Visorando Member 
11.82 mi
+4,219 ft
-4,190 ft
9h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
A physically demanding hike starting from the Refuge Agnel, passing a total of five passes and offering views of a dozen lakes in these magnificent areas. It starts in Queyras and returns there after a loop through Haut-Ubaye and Italy.
This hike can be completed in two days (refuges, bivouac).
The Pic de Caramantran circular
Visorando Member 
5.39 mi
+1,906 ft
-1,906 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
The Pic de Caramantran is an extraordinary destination! This hike takes you on a circular route that also allows you to discover the Col de Saint-Véran. You may see ibex and numerous marmots along the way.
The Crosenna Alp – Valpréveyre
Visorando Member 5.89 mi
+3,251 ft
-2,549 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Bobbio Pellice (Torino)
3rd and last stage of this Franco-Italian circuit. It meets with a variation of the Queyras circuit above the Jervis Refuge to reach Valpréveyre by the Col d’Urine.
Lacroix and Ségure lakes
Visorando Member 
8.32 mi
+2,533 ft
-2,533 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A long climb up the Ségure valley leads to these two grassy lakes nestled in the large cirque formed by the peaks of Pic des Fonds de Peynin, Grand Queyras and Pic Ségure.
Cross-border between the Queyras and Alta Pellice
Visorando Member 
22.29 mi
+6,112 ft
-6,086 ft
4 days
Moderate
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A hike between the Queyras and the Upper Pellice Valley, in four stages, of moderate duration, from refuge to refuge. This route is accessible by public transport.
Lago Verde - Crosenna Alp
Visorando Member 9.08 mi
+2,539 ft
-5,607 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Prali (Torino)
2nd stage is entirely in Italy allowing you to walk alongside the many military buildings that protect the nearby border. The long descent before the shelter lets you enjoy the Italian pastures that appear much greener than the French. This is due to the more abundant moisture from this side of the border.
From Rubren to Marinet
Visorando Member 
12.45 mi
+4,498 ft
-6,201 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A very long day criss-crossing the border. But what breathtaking scenery! And you won’t be bothered by the neighbours... there’s little chance of coming across other two-legged creatures. But perhaps some ibex, vultures, including (apparently) a pair of bearded vultures.
Valpréveyre - Lago Verde
Visorando Member 
5.32 mi
+4,180 ft
-1,736 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
First stage of Circuit Franco-Italian border "Queyras in Val Pellice" punctuated by passages through three interesting passes: Malaure, Bouchet and Vampréveyre.
The Queyras circuit - Val Pellice
Visorando Member
20.37 mi
+9,954 ft
-9,941 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
Three days walking through the passes and cabins in this region and opportunities to explore this lovely area. Enjoy an Italian tradition: agroturismo by residing overnight in one of the farms alongside calves, cows, pigs, chickens etc.
Long tour towards Italy from Les Roux d'Abriès
Visorando Member 11.32 mi
+4,226 ft
-4,213 ft
8h 55
Difficult
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
Long loop starting from Les Roux, taking us to Italy to Lago Verde and its refuge, returning via another pass and another equally pleasant valley and the hamlet of Valpréveyre.
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