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From the Barbara Lowrie Refuge to the Granero Refuge via the Manzol Pass
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.
Walks near Rifugio Barbara Lowrie
Trek around Monte Viso day 2: Refuge Granero - Refuge Quintino Sella
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.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 2
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.
Pan del Re - Quintino Sella Refuge
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.
From the Pian de Re refuge to the Barbara Lowrie refuge
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
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."
The Crosenna Alp – Valpréveyre
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.
Trak around Monte Viso day 1: L'Echalp - Refuge Granero
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
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.
L'Echalp - Abriés
The sixth stage takes place largely along a ridge offering remarkable views of the Queyras massif and the Ecrins opposite.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 1
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.