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Ussolo - Chialvetta
Visorando Member
8.68 mi
+3,747 ft
-3,199 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Prazzo (Cuneo)
On this fourth day, you will continue along the left bank of the Maira. At Punta Culour, the highest point on this bank, a magnificent view to the west over the peaks on the border with France awaits you. You will then descend back down to the Maira river at Acceglio to cross over to the other bank. You will climb up the Unerzio valley to reach Chialvetta.
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.
A circular route from the Val Maira to the Ubaye Valley
43.80 mi
+14,711 ft
-14,708 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Acceglio (Cuneo)
This cross-border route consists of 5 stages. It runs partly through the Val Maira, one of the four valleys of Occitan Piedmont in Italy, and through the Ubaye Valley in France. The first stage is deliberately short. This allows you to drive to Ponte Maira and start the hike on the same day.Allow around 3 hours’ drive from the Roya Valley or the Ubaye Valley.
Macra - Ruata Valle
5.19 mi
+3,018 ft
-1,066 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Macra (Cuneo)
The village of Macra is ideally situated to start this route. A car park on the outskirts of the village, the Maira stream which is truly at the heart of these seven stages, and small, well-kept hamlets to help you get into the spirit of Occitania. Along the way, you’ll see votive pillars, religious frescoes on the façades of some houses and numerous chapels. At the end of the route, the hamlet of Ruata Valle is entirely dedicated to the Locanda Codirosso.
Route of Occitan Piedmont
61.27 mi
+22,014 ft
-22,011 ft
7 days
Difficult
Departure from Macra (Cuneo)
This 7-stage route takes place in Val Maira, one of the four valleys of Occitan Piedmont. This mountainous valley, devoid of ski resorts, has successfully showcased its cultural heritage. Numerous stone hamlets with slate-roofed houses have been restored. In these valleys, every effort is made to give hikers a warm welcome.
Since 1992, a very well-signposted route has offered a wide choice of stopover lodges where Occitan cuisine is served.
Chiappera - Chambeyron Refuge
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.10 mi
+4,344 ft
-1,145 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Acceglio (Cuneo)
A lovely stage featuring a beautiful climb to the Stroppia Waterfall and the Lac des Neuf Couleurs.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (5) Refuge Campo Base - Larche
9.01 mi
+3,560 ft
-3,451 ft
7h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Acceglio (Cuneo)
Last stage of this trek around Chambeyron mountain range, taking you back to France through Col de Sautron. You'll find yourself in superb wildlife setting when arriving at the pass.
Gardetta Mountain Hut – Marmora
11.77 mi
+1,906 ft
-5,551 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Canosio (Cuneo)
On this sixth day, you’ll walk alongside Rocca la Meja, then cross two magnificent passes (Ancoccia and del Mulo). Along the way, you’ll come across many more structures from the Vallo Alpino. The long descent into the valley offers a chance to relax by the shores of Lake Resile. You’ll then need to pass through the many small hamlets that make up Marmora before arriving at the Locanda Ceaglio.
Lake Apsoi
10.63 mi
+3,839 ft
-3,839 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Larche (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A lovely circular walk to the Italian Lake Apsoi, starting not far from the Col de Larche.
From Rubren to Marinet
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.
Lake Roburent via the Feuillas and Scaletta passes
13.34 mi
+5,312 ft
-5,302 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Larche (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A beautiful, long hike combining mountain passes (Feuillas and Scaletta), lakes (Orrenaye and Roburent) and fortifications straddling the border between France and Italy.
Lake Roburent
8.29 mi
+2,195 ft
-2,198 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Larche (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
One of the most beautiful lakes in Haute-Ubaye. An easy hike with a slightly steep start, but it can be shortened if necessary.
Monte Scaletta via the Roburent lakes
10.08 mi
+3,550 ft
-3,543 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Larche (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A magnificent and very varied hike, offering superb panoramic views of numerous peaks and lakes.
Numerous military remains bear witness to the strategic importance of this summit (bunkers, shelters, tunnels, cable car with the wheel still in place).
The return route, equipped with chains and handrails on a fairly short section, then follows a splendid balcony path in a dolomitic landscape.
This is an aerial route, so you must not be prone to vertigo.
Pas de la Cavale from Larche
10.32 mi
+2,618 ft
-2,602 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Larche (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This is a pleasant hike, starting off easy and leading to Lac du Lauzanier. Hikers will encounter many marmots, lakes and waterfalls, ending with a beautiful view from Pas de la Cavale.
Lac du Lauzanier
5.68 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,234 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Larche (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A beautiful family hike with the chance to see marmots just a few metres from the path (from the start and also at the lake).
Bacchi Rossi Refuge - Vens Lakes Refuge
4.60 mi
+2,359 ft
-807 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Argentera (Cuneo)
On thissecond day of the Tour of Mount Aiga from the Ferrere Refuge, you will pass through Plan de Belvédère, where there is a tin shelter overlooking the Rio Forneris valley and a fountain. You will also pass below Lake Emma, Monte Peiron at 2,796 m and Pointe Testa di Garbe at 2,749 m, to arrive, after a few hairpin bends, at Col de Fer at 2,584 m. You will then head towards Small Pass of Tortisse and the Vens Refuge, the end of this stage.