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Massello walks
Walk near the Germanasca
Visorando Member
1.46 mi
+299 ft
-269 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Massello (Torino)
An easy walk along a path running alongside the Germanesca. The starting point is not far from the Hotel de la Forestiera. The path is fairly flat and shaded. It is an easy walk for families and very pleasant in summer.
Monte Albergian
6.18 mi
+4,934 ft
-4,934 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Pragelato (Torino)
A 3,000-metre peak very popular with Italian visitors, offering sweeping panoramic views of the Alpine massifs on a clear day: Queyras, Ubaye, Écrins, Cerces, Savoie, Vanoise and the Swiss Valais.
Lake Lauson and Fort Gran Costa from Grand Puy
4.80 mi
+2,585 ft
-2,579 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pragelato (Torino)
Enjoy both the pleasure of a lake and a beautiful ridge offering a 360° panorama (Écrins, Vanoise, Orsiera Park, Val Troncea, Queyras), all starting from a charming little hamlet that has been beautifully restored.
Punta Rognosa de Sestrières
7.70 mi
+4,022 ft
-4,019 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Sestriere (Torino)
A hike to a stunning 3,000-metre peak in the Italian Piedmont, adorned with a statue of the Madonna, offering sweeping views of the French and Italian Alps and the Swiss Valais on a clear day.
Strada del Valle Argentera
22.07 mi
+2,533 ft
-4,052 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sestriere (Torino)
A wonderful mountain bike ride from Sestrières to the Valle d’Argent. A stunning spot at the bottom of a beautiful, unspoilt valley. Waterfalls, rivers… well worth a visit. The climb back up to Sestrières is a bit technical.
Cima del Pelvo
6.00 mi
+4,577 ft
-4,577 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Sauze di Cesana (Torino)
Cima del Pelvo is one of the 3,000-metre peaks in the Italian Piedmont. It offers a breathtaking panorama of the French-Italian Alps, the Po Valley and the Swiss Valais.A hike that is half on-trail and half off-trail, for which I recommend using the Visorando app.
Lago Verde - Crosenna Alp
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.
Soleil Bœuf, starting from Champlas Seguin
5.55 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,211 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cesana Torinese (Torino)
A very pleasant circular walk through the woods leading to Soleil Bœuf, a key hub of the San Sicarrio Ski Resort.
Four villages on the left bank of the Doria Ripaira
4.57 mi
+1,670 ft
-1,673 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Oulx (Torino)
For a tour of four typical villages, this is a very shaded route that will delight young and old alike.
Mont Giassez
8.31 mi
+2,986 ft
-3,002 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Cesana Torinese (Torino)
A hike to a very accessible summit in the Piedmont, offering sweeping views of the surrounding French and Italian peaks and the Écrins.
Cima del Bosco
4.89 mi
+2,326 ft
-2,326 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cesana Torinese (Torino)
A lovely hike to an easily accessible summit, offering superb views of some of the peaks of Queyras, Écrins and the Italian Piedmont.
Nino Sardi Mountain Hut – Granero Mountain Hut
9.24 mi
+4,098 ft
-4,895 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
A transitional stage – a little long, but ending at a remarkable site. A short off-trail section between the Col de Malaure and the Col d’Urine requires a bit of care.
The hilltop villages above Cesana Torinese
7.27 mi
+2,651 ft
-2,677 ft
8 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Cesana Torinese (Torino)
This circular route along the south-western bank of the River Dora Riparia allows you to visit the beautiful hilltop villages overlooking the valley. Excellently situated, these villages enjoy maximum sunshine as well as superb views of the valley and the Saulx d’Oulx resort.
Refuge de la Chardouse - Pamplinet
10.60 mi
+3,166 ft
-3,681 ft
7h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Oulx (Torino)
This is the first stage of a journey that will take you across France, following the 45th parallel as closely as possible (within 10 km). To truly cross France and avoid going back and forth, the starting point is in Italy. However, it is possible to start from Pamplinet and climb up to the Col de Désertes to start from the French-Italian border.
La Madone de Cotolivier
5.71 mi
+2,152 ft
-2,169 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Oulx (Torino)
Close to the French-Italian border, this is a very pleasant route offering splendid views over the valley linking Bardonecchia to Turin.
Circular route via La Montette from Le Roux d’Abriès
4.42 mi
+988 ft
-974 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
A pleasant circular loop along the Torrent de la Montette, starting from Le Roux d’Abriès. Climb up through the mountain pastures to the Chapelle de la Montette in the old village where more than 200 people once lived, mainly Protestants, then cross the torrent again and descend through the forest and along the contour line through the mountain pastures before returning to Le Roux.
Bric Froid via the Col de Thures
10.16 mi
+5,594 ft
-5,574 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful but long hike in the Queyras. On a clear day, the view opens up onto the Viso, offering a 360° panorama of the French and Italian Alps.
Long tour towards Italy from Les Roux d'Abriès
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.
Le Roux – La Montette circular loop
5.31 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,129 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
An easy walk apart from a steep climb up to La Montette, which certainly lives up to its name.
Valpréveyre - Lago Verde
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
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.
Between Le Roux and Valpréveyre
4.48 mi
+1,086 ft
-1,112 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful circular trail running along a ridge above the Roux, allowing you to reach Valpréveyre via a short detour to the hamlet of Pré Roubaud. Discovering the architectural heritage will be the highlight of this hike
Circular Fenils starting from Césane
7.26 mi
+1,644 ft
-1,631 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cesana Torinese (Torino)
A particularly pleasant circular route above the Doria Riparia valley, which links Césane to Oulx and joins the main route leading to Turin and the Fréjus Tunnel. From Fenils, there’s a lovely view of the ski slopes at Sestrières.
The Crosenna Alp – Valpréveyre
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.
The edelweiss at Fort Foens
2.13 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,040 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Oulx (Torino)
A short walk amongst the edelweiss for anyone planning to camp at Fort Foens and wishing to take a short stroll before or after spending the night there, to view the fort from above. You’ll discover the surrounding mountains and the little stream at the bottom of the narrow gorges.
Abriés - Aiguilles
8.56 mi
+3,501 ft
-3,793 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
The seventh and final stage takes you past the Malrif lakes under the ridge separating Queyras and Briançonnais.
Summit of the Grand Vallon
6.06 mi
+2,684 ft
-2,684 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
A hike to a summit situated on the border between Queyras and Briançonnais, offering a stunning panoramic view of the Italian Piedmont, the Queyras, the Ubaye, as well as the Cerces and the Vanoise.
Grand Glaiza and the Malrif Lakes from Les Fonts de Cervières
11.75 mi
+5,056 ft
-5,020 ft
9h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
A long walk through the Pierre Rouge valley to reach the Grand Glaiza via the Crête aux Eaux Pendantes and its rocky landscape, with the return route passing through the Lacs du Malrif to return to greenery.
Pic de Fond Queyras
7.30 mi
+3,097 ft
-3,071 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
From Les Fonts de Cervières, dozens of hikes set off. This one, similar to the Petit Rochebrune route, allows you to traverse part of the ridge linking the Col des Péas to the summit of the Petit Rochebrune.
Refuge des Fonts de Cervières – Andrea Tornior Bivouac
9.76 mi
+4,888 ft
-3,291 ft
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
A fairly alpine stage of the Queyras Transfrontière, featuring the ascent of a magnificent 3,000-metre peak: Le Grand Glaiza.
The start of this stage is accessible by car via Cervières on the D902 from Briançon, then the D89T through Cervières.
The Grand Glaiza
9.43 mi
+4,222 ft
-4,196 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
Located at the bottom of the Fonts de Cervières valley, this 3,293-metre peak marks the border with Italy. It is very easy to access and offers remarkable views of the peaks of Queyras and Ubaye and, when not hidden by the nebia, the nearby Mont Viso.
Le Petit Rochebrune
7.20 mi
+3,458 ft
-3,432 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
On the ridge separating the Briançonnais from the Queyras, between the Grand Glaiza and the Pic de Rochebrune, this 3,078m peak offers a remarkable 360° view.
L’Escalinade
9.80 mi
+4,551 ft
-4,551 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
From this summit, you can (almost) touch the Pic de Rochebrune, the second-highest peak in the Queyras.
Lac des Cordes circuit
5.46 mi
+2,100 ft
-2,096 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
A remarkable circuit in the famous Fonts de Cervières valley, with a magnificent lake at the foot of the Pic de Rochebrune cirque.
The Sioux trail in Cervières
3.59 mi
+381 ft
-361 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
For a multi-faceted walk in the Vallée des Fonts de Cervières:- a wide path along the edge of the Cerveyrette,- an arrival point featuring not teepees, but remarkable chalets,- an impressive view of the Pic du Lombard summit,- and above all, a delicious meal at the Refuge des Fonts,this is an interesting idea for a pleasant day out.
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.
La Colette and the Crête de Gilly from Ristolas
8.65 mi
+3,212 ft
-3,205 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A long circular walk which, above all, takes you along the Crête de Gilly and its viewpoints over two valleys – the Guil and the Bouchet – and across to Italy in the distance.
Cross-border between the Queyras and Alta Pellice
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.
Lacroix and Ségure lakes
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.
Around the Malrif Lakes
7.91 mi
+3,468 ft
-3,468 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Aiguilles (Hautes-Alpes)
Alpine pastures in bloom, lakes, a ridge with a magnificent view!
A beautiful hike for the start of the season!
Malrif Lakes
6.44 mi
+2,621 ft
-2,628 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aiguilles (Hautes-Alpes)
Beautiful mountain lakes and magnificent landscapes.
Le Grand Glaiza from the hamlet of Lombard
11.11 mi
+5,125 ft
-5,131 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Aiguilles (Hautes-Alpes)
The start from the hamlet of Lombard offers an alternative to the classic route from the Bergerie du Lombard.
A very beautiful route to climb to the summit of Grand Glaiza, the third highest peak in Queyras, via the Malrif lakes. The breathtaking views will more than compensate for the effort required.
The hamlets of the Adret d'Aiguilles
7.22 mi
+2,441 ft
-2,441 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Aiguilles (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular hike starting from Aiguilles and passing through Chalvet, Le Lombard, Les Eygliers and La Pause. Normally classified as moderate, but difficult due to:- the uneven distribution of elevation gain: fairly steep climb from the start, almost flat for 7 km, steep descent,- two small, almost flat sections where the path is poorly marked,- a steep section protected by a handrail that is impractical in snow or frost and impossible for a donkey, even without a pack. A dog off the leash can pass through easily.
The balcony path between Aiguilles and Ville-Vieille
6.59 mi
+1,591 ft
-1,854 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Aiguilles (Hautes-Alpes)
The walk mostly follows a ridge above the Guil valley between Aiguilles and Ville-Vieille. We recommend returning via the free shuttle bus, which runs between Château-Queyras and L’Échalp.
An afternoon with Mamé in Aiguilles
3.77 mi
+351 ft
-341 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Aiguilles (Hautes-Alpes)
This hike is designed as a walk for someone who is not as alert as they used to be but who still loves the mountains, the smell of larch trees and the sound of cowbells.Note: as the walk starts from the car park of the EHPAD and the Foyer d'Accueil Médicalisé, Mamé is a generic name.NB: given the slight incline and long flat distances, this route can also be used for jogging, at a very different pace.
The hidden side of the Maurienne
22.39 mi
+9,124 ft
-9,035 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Bramans (Savoie)
The lower part of the Maurienne Valley is better known for its motorway – which people drive along without stopping – than for its wild high-mountain landscapes.
This route, starting from St Pierre d’Extravache and winding through rocky landscapes, deep blue lakes and ever-present glaciers, disproves the reputation that the valley may have been given. You’ll be walking for three days amongst mountain pastures and high peaks, whilst remaining in mid-mountain terrain.
From the Ambin Refuge to Le Planey
11.65 mi
+3,363 ft
-5,233 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Bramans (Savoie)
A very beautiful route amongst glaciers and lakes, which crosses the Italian border (beautiful view of the Val di Suza) and returns to France via the Col Clapier, which Hannibal and his elephants probably passed through.
This route follows on from the hike “From the Bramanette Refuge to the Ambin Refuge”, but can easily be done starting from the Ambin Refuge alone.