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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 day 3: Refuge Sella Quintino - Refuge Vallanta
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 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.
From the Pian de Re refuge to the Barbara Lowrie refuge
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
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.
Vallanta Refuge - Sella Quintino Refuge
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 day 4: Refuge Vallanta - L'Echalp
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.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 5
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 5 days, stage 3
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."
Trek around Monte Viso in 4 days
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
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.
From the Barbara Lowrie Refuge to the Granero Refuge via the Manzol Pass
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.
Pointe Joanne
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.
Elva - Ussolo
10.11 mi
+3,333 ft
-4,373 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Elva (Cuneo)
Before setting off on this third stage, take a moment to admire Monte Chersogno in the distance, which rises to over 3,000 metres. You’ll pass through more charming little villages in Chiosso before tackling the pleasant climb up Colle San Michele. After a long descent, you’ll pass through two more hamlets: Cesani and Castiglione. In Ussolo, you’ll be in for another culinary treat at the Locanda La Carlina. The vegetables come from the small vegetable patch adjoining the typically Occitan building.
Pic de Foréant and its lakes
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
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
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
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), take in a host of 3,000-metre peaks: Mont Viso, Pain de Sucre, Tête des Toillies, and discover three magnificent lakes: Blanchet Supérieur, Blanchet Inférieur and Lac de la Blanche.
Traversette Tunnel and Pass
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
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
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.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 2
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.
Lakes Égorgéou and Baricle from Échalp
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
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
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.
The circular of the Praroussin
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.
Trak around Monte Viso day 1: L'Echalp - Refuge Granero
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.
L'Échalp - Vallanta Refuge
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.
Col Lacroix loop starting from Échalp
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.
L'Echalp - Abriés
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.
From the hamlet of La Monta to the village of Abriès
8.16 mi
+3,100 ft
-3,488 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
This stage of the Queyras circuit can also form part of the Mont Viso circuit. For walkers travelling by train, a bus departs from Mont-Dauphin Guillestre station and serves the village of Abriès-Ristolas.