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Val Maira, Cottian Alps, 8 day guided ski touring

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An IFMGA certified guide wants to take you on a fascinating 8 day ski touring journey through the beautiful Val Maira area of the Cottian Alps.

Alps

8 Days

Jan, Feb

High

Intermediate


Description

Located in the Cuneo Province and Piemonte Region, this remote corner of the southern Italian Alps is a true paradise for ski touring and mountaineering. Val Maira is known for its early season powder and the wide range of routes that can compete with any other region of the Alps.

On the first day, we will climb up with our touring skis to the Rifugio di Viviere where we will set our base until the fifth day, when we will be transferred to Chiappera and stay in the beautiful Rifugio La Scuola.

Aside from the skiing and the scenery, you will also get to enjoy the culture that surrounds these valleys. After a long day of ski touring, we will immerse ourselves in a journey to discover its food, wine and traditions.

Every night you will be able to enjoy some of the best wines of Piemonte and the intense and distinctive scent of the Castelmagno, one of the most tasty cheeses you’ll ever eat. The combination of these two delights with a good risotto, is everything you need after a long day of skiing!

A ski touring journey in search of fresh powder, remote places and amazing food is what makes this trip so amazing. So send me a message if you are interested in venturing into a journey full of adventure and culture!

Price includes

  • Guiding fee

Itinerary

Day 1: Meeting at Torino Caselle Airport

Transfer from the airport to Acceglio, Val Maira and Chialvetta in the Vallone di Unerzio. Climb up in the afternoon to the Refugio di Viviere.

Day 2: Ski touring at Rifugio di Viviere

Ski touring in Bric Boscasso (2589 m) or Passo della Gardetta (2440 m). Night in Rifugio di Viviere.

Day 3: Ski touring in Auto Vallonasso

Ski touring in Auto Vallonasso (2883 m) or Bic Cassin (2637 m). Night in Rifugio di Viviere.

Day 4: Ski touring in Monte Cassorso

Ski touring in Monte Cassorso (2774 m). Night in Viviere hut.

Day 5: Transfer to Rifugio La Scuola

Mountaineering to il Colle d’Enchiausa (2736 m) and ski down to Saretto. Transfert to Rifugio La Scuola.

Day 6: Another day tour

Ski touring in Monte Ciaslaràs (3002 m). Night in La Scuola.

Day 7: Monte Freide

Ski touring in Monte Freide (2951 m). Last night in La Scuola!

Day 8: Transfer back to Torino Caselle airport

 

About the guide

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Piemonte

Mountain Guide

IFMGA-certified guide based in the Italian region of Piemonte. Come discover the region's best spots for mountaineering, rock climbing, hiking and skiing!

Languages

Italian | English


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