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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
Pan del Re - Quintino Sella Refuge
Association / Club / Walk leader3.66 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.
Walks near Refuge Quintino
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 4
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
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 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.
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.
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 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.
Col Agnel - L'Echalp
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.
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.