Day 1

Late morning arrival in Valle Gesso (Sant'Anna di Valdieri).
Optional lunch featuring local products and a self-guided visit to the Rye Ecomuseum and the Museum of Rye Civilization.
Transfer, dinner, and overnight stay at Terme di Valdieri. Car parking is available.

Day 2

Length: 17 km • Elevation gain: +1100 m / -700 m • Difficulty: BC • Time: 6.5 hours
Excursion to Pian del Valasco and continuation along a spectacular circular trail that passes the alpine lakes of Portette, Claus, and Valscura. Lunch is available at the Questa Refuge (2,388 m). Return and overnight stay at the Valasco Refuge (1,764 m).

Possible visits: Rye Museum and Sant'Anna di Valdieri.

Day 3

Length: 14 km • Elevation gain: +670 m/-1300 m • Difficulty: BC • Travel time: 5.45 hours
We'll ascend the Colletto di Valasco (2,429 m) to the Fremamorta Lakes (2,380 m), an exceptional panoramic view of the Argentera Massif, which, at 3,297 m, is the highest peak in the Maritime Alps. Descent to Terme di Valdieri and overnight stay at the GTA Stopover.

Possible visits: Terme di Valdieri and Botanical Garden.

Day 4

Length: 17 km • Elevation gain: +1200 m/-600 m • Difficulty: BC • Travel time: 6.5 hours
Ascent into the Lourousa Valley, where we can admire the Gelàs de Lourousa, a perennial glacier that drops steeply for about 900 m in altitude. Lunch is available at the Morelli-Buzzi Refuge (2351 m). Descent into the Rovina Valley via the Colle del Chiapous (2533 m), overlooking the Chiotas Basin, an artificial reservoir at 2000 m above sea level.
Overnight stay at the Genova-Figari Refuge (2010 m).

Day 5

Length: 14 km • Elevation gain: +500 m/-1300 m • Difficulty: BC • Travel time: 5.5 hours
The Colle di Fenestrelle pass (2,463 m) will lead us to the Vallone della Barra, where you won't need much luck to observe beautiful animals up close, such as ibex or alpine chamois. Lunch is available at the Soria-Ellena refuge (1,830 m).

Descent to San Giacomo di Entracque (1,213 m).

Option to visit: Men and Wolves Center (Entracque).

Shuttle bus transfer to Terme di Valdieri (possibility of an additional overnight stay at the GTA Stopover in Terme di Valdieri).
DIFFICULTY: for hikers (E)