Hiking in Piedmont Alps - Italy
Trekking Holiday in Val Maira
990€ A wonderful hiking tour in Valle Maira, in the Alps of Piedmont, to discover this unspoiled valley and its caratheristic villages and peaks! With guide or in self guided option!
DURATION
8 days / 7 nights
On request, it is possible to either extend or shorten the Val Maira hiking tour program.
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LEVEL
Suitable for hikers in normal shape, capable to walk up to 4 hours on normal mountain trails. About +500 m. gap per day. The tour program can be modified according to your experience and fitness level.
WHERE
Departure from Stroppo, Val Maira, Alps of Piedmont.
RECOMMENDED PERIOD
From mid-June to mid-September.
From mid-June to mid-July is still possible to find snow on the high passes and we reccommend light crampons and walking sticks.
TOUR TYPE
Trekking tour with certified hiking guides or in self-guided option with maps and GPS waypoints, and overnight stays in mountain huts, with luggage transfer service.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover the beautiful and unspoiled Valle Maira, a remote valley in the Alps of Piedmont, where time seems to stand still and mountains gift amazing landscapes!
- The perfect location for a hiking holiday : forest, panoramic passes and remote villages in the mountains.
- An itinerary on the Occitan Trails leading to the most spectacular locations and villages in Val Maira, to discover the local culture.
- An hiking experience suitable for everyone to explore a beautiful valley in the Alps of Piedmont.
- Overnights in typical and welcoming accommodations (locanda) where to relax after each hiking excursion.
- Enjoy delicious dinners with local food and dishes.
- Trekking tour with our expert hiking guides or by your own in self guided option, with paper maps and GPS waypoints
- On request, customize the Val Maira hiking tour program combining other outdoor activities and tours.
PROGRAM IN BRIEF - HIKING TOUR IN THE ALPS: VAL MAIRA
Day 1 : Arrival in Stroppo (Valle Maira - Alps of Piedmont), overnight stay in a typical inn
Day 2 : Stroppo - San Martino Superiore - Colle Bettone pass - Colle San Giovanni pass - Elva
Day 3 : Elva - Borgata Serre - Borgata Villar - Vallone di Gias Vecchio - San Michele di Prazzo
Day 4 : San Michele di Prazzo - Borgata Vallone - Acceglio - Transfer to Chiappera
Day 5 : Chiappera: relax or hiking excursions in the Alps of Piedmont, such as Colle Greguri pass
Day 6 : Chiappera - Colle Ciarbonet pass - Chialvetta
Day 7 : Chialvetta - Gardetta Pass - Rifugio della Gardetta mountain hut
Day 8 : Gardetta - Colle della Margherina and Colle d’Ancoccia - Colle del Mulo - Vernetti, transfer to Stroppo and departure
Contact us to receive the detailed program for the Val Maira hiking tour.
TAILOR-MADE EXPERIENCE
The program can be modified according to your needs and ideas. Contact us to receive a tailor-made price and itinerary!
DO YOU NEED PRIVATE TRANSFERS?
If you need a private transfer to reach the starting point, we can provide a private car with driver to pick you up from your destination. Contact us to receive more information!
PRIVATE TOUR
Possible every day
Self Guided : 990 euro per person
With Guide : 1.400 euro per person
With 4 participants
The Val Maira hiking tour can be organized both for individuals or private groups.
Contact us for further details and a tailor-made price
GROUP TOUR
September 5, 2020 - View the program
For private groups we can organize the tour with tailor made itinerary and services.
Contact us for further details and a tailor-made price.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- 8 days of trekking with a certified English speaking hiking guide (for guided option - other languages possible on request)
- Itinerary with paper maps and GPS waypoints (for self guided option)
- 7 overnight stays in mountain huts and typical inns
- Transfers as listed in detailed program
- Meals as listed in detailed program
- Luggage transfer from day 2 to day 8
On request, it is possible to add or remove services from the standard ones
EXTRAS ON REQUEST
- Transfer to/from the tour starting/ending point
- Extra overnight stays
- Extra hiking days
- Other outdoor activities in Piedmont
Prices on request
