Refine your search for walks in Prali
Prali walks
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.
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.
Walk near the Germanasca
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trak around Monte Viso day 1: L'Echalp - Refuge Granero
7.26 mi
+4,121 ft
-1,929 ft
6h 55
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
5.10 mi
+3,196 ft
-3,186 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely viewpoint over Mount Viso, the Italian peaks and the Queyras, with the return journey made all the more enjoyable by an easy descent along a very beautiful ridge.As navigation is not straightforward, I recommend supplementing the route description with the Visorando app.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pointe Joanne
13.41 mi
+4,764 ft
-4,734 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A border peak offering an exceptional view of Mount Viso.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.