Hiking around Monte Viso
In this 4-day hike around Monte Viso with one of the IFMGA-certified guides in the Peakshunter team you discover the wonders of the area and sleep in the famous refuges!
Alpes
4 Days
Jun - Sep
Intermediate
Intermediate
Description
The tour of Monte Viso is a unique experience in the Western Alps. Let me show you the way to this incredible peak!
Monte Viso (3841 m) is the highest peak in the Cottian Alps, which are a mountain range located in the border between northwestern Italy and northeastern France. This peak lies on the Italian side and it's famous for its pyramid-like shape and because it's 500 meters higher than all its surrounding peaks, so it can be seen from everywhere around.
So this program is one of the most spectacular high-altitude hikes in the region. You will have the opportunity to discover this mythical Italian summit from its different faces.
During 4 days, we'll traverse a mineral environment with some lunar views. We'll sleep in a different mountain hut every night, so you'll experience the traditional Italian mountaineering atmosphere. This way you'll be able to enjoy the amazing scenery that surrounds this peaks from all its faces!
I greatly recommend this hike that will not leave you indifferent.
Do you find this hiking trip interesting? Then please send me a request! I will be very happy to guide you on this beautiful traverse around Monte Viso for 4 days.
And I also offer a 2-day trip to reach the top of this mythical summit that I love.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Itinerary
Day 1: Castle Pontechianale - Passo San Chiaffredo - Quintino Sella Refuge
– Positive vertical drop: 1500 m.
– Negative vertical drop: 350 m
– Walking time: 7 hours
Day 2: Quintino Sella - la colline de Viso - Rifugio Giacoletti
– Positive vertical drop: 500 m
– Negative vertical drop: 400 m
– Walking time: 4 hours
Day 3: Rifugio Giacoletti - “The path of the postman” - Buco di Viso - Rifugio di Viso
– Positive vertical drop: 450 m.
– Negative vertical drop: 750 m (250 m + 500 m).
– Walking time: 4 hours
Day 4: Rifugio di Viso - Vallanta - Castello di Pontechianale
– Positive vertical drop: 350 m
– Negative vertical drop: 1200 m
– Walking time: 6 hours
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About the guide
PeaksHunter
4.7
(237)
Mountain Guide
Founded in 2013 by Elis and Silvia, PEAKSHUNTER is a team of IFMGA-certified mountain guides.
Although we all have different backgrounds and experiences, we share the same goals and projects and, more than anything, love our job and share a deep passion for the mountains.
Professionalism and safety are our core values because we love our job and we are passionate about Mountain and Nature.
We are enthusiastic to share new adventures and guarantee the most memorable emotions to all our clients.
If you are interested in experience the beauty of Nature and the power of the Mountains, Peakshunter Mountain Guides will be happy to guide you! We want to provide you with intense emotions and want to be there to share them with you. We feel we've done our job when there are big, cheesy smiles on everybody's faces at the end of the day.
We want to build a strong, long-lasting relationship with our clients, based on the respect we feel for everyone who joins us in the exploration of this striking vertical world.
Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Monterosa, Dufourspitze and Margherita Hut, Gran Paradiso, Breithorn, Castor and Pollux are only a few of several 4000 Alps summits next to the area we live and work: the beautiful little Aosta Valley region, close to French and Swiss borders and not far from Geneva, Milan and Turin international airports.
Realize your dreams, discovering breathtaking views or simply living an extraordinary day: you just need to use your imagination and we will realize your trip as you desire to live it!
Peakshunter Mountain Guides team will be happy to guide you, sharing adventures and being you companions, personal trainers, consultants and expertise supporters for all you need in planning the next Mountain dream!
Languages
Italian | French | English
Certificates
IFMGA
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