Overview
At 3,676 metres, Uja (or Uia) di Ciamarella is the highest peak in the Lanzo Valleys. A magnificent mountain with complex terrain, it has a relatively accessible south-west face, a glacial north face overlooking the Sea valley, and an extremely steep south-east face plunging towards Pian della Mussa. The normal route begins on this last face: a physically demanding itinerary that traverses a wide variety of high-mountain environments with breathtaking views. While it presents no significant technical difficulty, it requires crossing a glacier. The ascent, fairly popular, is a tough proposition as a day trip, which is why it is generally broken up with an overnight stay at the nearby Gastaldi Refuge.
Stages
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Gastaldi Refuge
BalmeThe approach itinerary to Gastaldi Refuge (2,658 m), named after the geologist Bartolomeo Gastaldi, co-founder of the CAI (Club Alpino Italiano, the Italian Alpine Club), set in the glacial hollow of Crot del Ciaussinè at the foot of the majestic Bessanese.
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Uja di Ciamarella
BalmeAt 3,676 metres, Uja (or Uia) di Ciamarella is the highest peak in the Lanzo Valleys. A magnificent mountain with complex terrain, it has a relatively accessible south-west face, a glacial north face overlooking the Sea valley, and an extremely steep south-east face plunging towards Pian della Mussa. The normal…
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