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…
The Cibrario Refuge is a historic building that has been extended several times over the years. It sits on the beautiful Pian Sabiunin plateau, at the foot of towering peaks that rise well above 3,000 metres. A key stopping point on the Tour della Bessanese and for the ascent of…
Lusera Pass is located between Monte Crestas and the rugged Lusera peak, whose name recalls the ancient “losere” of the area — the quarries from which stone slabs were extracted for roofing, steps, and balconies. The route to reach it begins in the hamlet of Perinera and winds through a…
A simple nature and religious trail that features ten pillars commemorating the main apparitions of the Madonna worldwide, recognised by the Catholic Church. The route ends at the Sanctuary of Marsaglia, located in the Tesso Valley, and traverses through dense woods on dirt and old mule tracks, restored by volunteers.…
An easy, panoramic, and unsurprisingly popular MTB itinerary that runs entirely on road, first tarmacked and then on dirt. The destinations are the small Monastero Lake, nestled in a green hollow at the foot of Punta Gias Vej, and the nearby Alpe di Coassolo. Those who wish can add a…
Mount Soglio is the first major peak along the long watershed ridge that separates the Orco valley (to the north) from the Malone, Tesso, and Grande di Lanzo valleys (to the south). Its rounded summit is a remarkable panoramic viewpoint looking toward the Gran Paradiso group, the peaks of the…
The Ovarda lakes sit on broad natural terraces at the head of the valley of the same name, a tributary of the Viù Valley. Three of them (Piccolo, Bleu, and Grande) are relatively easy to reach along a long, varied, and beautiful route that is not always entirely obvious. The…
The Daviso Refuge, set in a slightly off-centre position high in the Gura valley, offers breathtaking views over the upper Lanzo Grande Valley and, above all, the majestic wall of peaks that surrounds it. These imposing mountains rise well above 3,000 metres, and generations of "modern" mountaineers have cut their…
Il percorso tocca i colli del Lys, Portia, Lunella e Grisoni, valichi storicamente utilizzati dai montanari per spostarsi tra le valli di Viù, Susa, Richiaglio e Casternone. La vicinanza alla pianura torinese rese questa zona, oggi tutelata dal parco naturale del colle del Lys, particolarmente strategica durante la Resistenza: le…
This summit is an increasingly popular winter destination, attracting both snowshoers and ski tourers (provided there is enough snow). It lies on the left-hand side of the Richiaglio side valley, a branch of the Viù Valley, and forms part of the Civrari massif, a group of peaks that also includes…
The Sanctuary of Santa Cristina is a small, ancient building perched like an eagle's nest on a rocky spur high above Ceres and Cantoira, accessible from both villages by several routes that are not too long but very steep. This page describes one of the most popular routes: the ascent…
A charming route through the lower valley that snakes between the Tesso and Malone valleys. Its name derives from the slate slabs used on roofs, steps, and balconies in many hamlets along the way, as well as from the scenic Pilone del Merlo. The trail follows a section of the…
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…