Overview

The ninth and final stage leads from the town of Viù to Pessinetto.

The concluding stage of the traverse is accessible and manageable, featuring moderate distances and elevation changes. The route climbs through the beautiful valley north of Viù to reach Colle della Cialmetta, before descending back toward Val d’Ala and the town of Pessinetto. From here, the train provides a convenient return to Lanzo Torinese and Turin.


Starting point

Directions

From the center of Viù, follow trail 134. Leave the paved road at a sharp hairpin bend and climb gently northward, staying on the orographic right bank of the stream. The path leads through serene woodlands with a moderate gradient until reaching a steeper section; wide zig-zags then lead up to Colle della Cialmetta (1,305 m), where a small Alpine chapel and a social mountain hut stand.

The environment here is evocative, dominated by a lush beech forest from which the peak of Uja di Calcante emerges, clearly visible from the pass. For those wishing to enjoy an expansive panorama over the lower Val di Viù, the summit can be reached via a 45-minute detour.

From the pass, follow trail 204A toward the hamlet of Monti, which is reached after a short stretch along the paved road coming from Colle della Dieta. After passing through Monti, continue on trail 204C toward the village of Bogliano. From here, leave the provincial road that leads to Mezzenile and descend toward the Stura river. Cross the river to reach the town and the Pessinetto railway station.

From Pessinetto, you can easily reach Lanzo Torinese, the Turin-Caselle International Airport, and the city of Turin via train or bus.

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