7 days Monviso tour with hiking peaks climb

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Group Size
1 - 5
Maximum Altitude
3.100 m
Accomodation
Mountain huts with room (4 - 6 people) and bathroom in common
Fitness level
Very good fitness level and trekking skills needed
Best season
Summer
Tour type
Hut to Hut trekking with trekking peak climbing
Language
English, Italian
Meals
Dinners, breakfasts and packet lunches included

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Overview

Monviso the perfect mountain!

Elegant and impressing it is the mountain shape that everybody has been drawn since childhood. In this trek we will tour around the Stone King “Re di Pietra” in Italian language, as it is often called by the Turinese people.

The landscapes are very beautiful, because we will experience all the mountain environments: huge meadows, pastures, rocks and rocky mountain all over. Landscapes are only a small part of this trek: there are many curiosities like the sources of Po river, the longest in Italy, the Waldensian people and in addition, at the foot of the Monviso, the Italian Alpine Club was founded with history of Italian alpinism.
In this trek it is easy to spot animals such as Chamois, Ibex, marmots and many other species typical of the Alps. Although in Italy the tour of Monviso is well known it is less frequented and crowded compared to Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa, so you can live a trekking experience very close to the peace of mountains.
This trek in its full version, with the ascent to some trekking peaks with a dramatic panorama, has a duration of 7 days, including transfers, but it is possible to shorten the days up to 3 days of walking (always consider 2 days only for transfers to / from the airport).
The accommodations, during the summer, are in cozy alpine hut, where in the evenings you can find a good and typical hot meal, showers and the possibility to have a packet lunch available. It is possible to trek in the autumn months, but the shelters are closed and there are available only the winter bivouac where it will be necessary to bring food, pots and dishes. This involve a bigger and heavier backpack and greater physical capacity.
It is possible for groups to personalize: number of days, difficulty and other preferences by contacting the Trekupitaly staff directly.

Highlights

Fir, larch and swiss pine woods.
High mountain rocks, pastures, alpine meadows.
Views towards the highest peak of western Italian Alps.
Cosy and historical mountain huts.
Trekking peaks climbing.

Day 01 :

Arrival

Arrival in Milan Malpensa or Turin Caselle airports, transfer by private transport to Pontechianale (CN). Accommodation and briefing, welcome aperitif and typical dinner.

Day 02 :

From Pontechianale to Vallanta Refuge

From Castello Lake we will hike along one of the largest Pino Cembro (swiss pine) forests in the Alps. Then we will pass through pastures where the monviso will start to show up and will accompany us up to the Refuge with its imposing silhouette on sight.
Distance: 7 Km
Difficulty: medium
Altitude gain/loss: 850 m up 50 m down
walking hours: 4
Accomodation: Mountain hut, half board formula.

Day 03 :

From Vallanta Refuge to Viso refuge (France) with Monte Losetta (3.050 m) climbing:

From the Rifugio vallanta we will climb to the top of Mount Losetta (peak climbing can be optional saving 200 m of el. gain), where we can have a wonderful view of Monviso. Descent back to the pass and with rocky path and alpine meadows we will cross the french border to reach the Refuge du Viso. We spent the night in France!
Distance: 9 Km
Difficulty: medium-demanding
Altitude gain/loss: 800 m up 750 m down
walking hours: 5
Accomodation: Mountain hut, half board formula.

Day 04 :

From Refuge du Viso to Pian del Re with Monte Meidassa (3.150 m) climbing:

From the refuge we climb up to Buco di Viso, the first alpine tunnel between Italy and France, built in 1480 at 2.880 m of altitude! Back to italy we take a small rocky path that will take us to the top of Mount Meidassa (peak climbing can be optional saving 300 m of el. gain). From the top we will descend to Pian del Re at the source of the Po river between rocks, alpine meadows and interesting rest of first world war barracks.

With peak climbing
Distance: 11 Km
Difficulty: demanding
Altitude gain/loss: 770 m up 1.200 m down
walking hours: 5 – 6

Without peak climbing
Distance: 8 Km
Difficulty: medium
Altitude gain/loss: 450 m up 900 m down
walking hours: 3
Accomodation: Mountain hut, half board formula.

Day 05 :

From Pian del Re to Quintino Sella Refuge with Viso Mozzo (3019 m) climbing (optional):

Easy and short climb up to Rifugio Quintino Sella with a beautiful path at the foot of the Monviso walls. Optional climb to the Viso Mozzo peak with a path a little more difficult than the other trekking peak faced previously.

With peak climbing
Distance: 9 Km
Difficulty: demanding
Altitude gain/loss: 1.050 m up 450 m down
walking hours: 5

Without peak climbing
Distance: 6 Km
Difficulty: medium
Altitude gain/loss: 700 m up 100 m down
walking hours: 3
Accomodation: Mountain hut, half board formula.

Day 06 :

From Quintino Sella Refuge to Pontechianale

Panoramic hike towards the Po Valley. This itinerary will takes us still at high altitude and then descend to Pontechianale up to the beginning point.
Distance: 12 Km
Difficulty: medium
Altitude gain/loss: 196 m up 1.250 m down
walking hours: 4
Accomodation: Mountain hut, half board formula.

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How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

This trek requires a medium to demanding effort, it is necessary to be very fit with mountain trekking skills. Practicing aerobic sports (running, cycling, swimming) is the best way to be ready for the trek. If you do not play sports normally, it is suitable to do a little training at least six months before beginning this trek with running and cycling twice a week combining some squats and lunges (10 squats + 20 lunges) to tone up your muscles. You should go regularly hiking in your country with a 600 m minimun elevation gain. This physical training before trekking is very important.
If you need suggestion about training, we are at your disposal!

How long do we walk every day?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. You should consider that the estimated walking time don’t consider stops or lunch break. During the day we will have some break to eat and drink on the road.

What about bathroom hot shower facilities?

In mountain huts, bathroom is always shared with all guests. Showers are usually available under extra payment. Sometime there is not hot water

What about beds and linings?

In mountain huts you will find beds with mattress, wool blanket, bed pillow. You need to bring your own sleeping bag sheet. If you don’t have it you can buy disposable sleeping bag sheet in refuge.

What does Elevation Gain mean?

This refers to the vertical distance you walk each day of trekking. If you don’t have clear the distance, we can roughly compare: 100 m of elevation gain can correspond to approximately 25 floors of stairs in a building. Don’t be scared by these numbers, the paths, except for a few, are never steep and constant like the stairs of a building. You should consider that this elevation is spread in the distance and time we will walk. (usually during one day)

Examples:
600 m elev. gain in 10 Km spread in one day is not a steep path and unless you are lazy you can manage it!
instead
1.000 m elev. gain in 4 – 5 Km is very steep and you need to be fit

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