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Guide-to-client ratio
1/8
Period
From June to September
Difficulty
Moderate trekking due to the average elevation gains covered during the stages
Level
Area
Maritime Alps
A tour to discover the queen of the Maritime Alps, the Argentera (3,290 m), in the heart of the Gesso Valley and the Maritime Alps Natural Park.
Fate has it that, separated from her beloved King Monviso, she is destined to watch him from afar for eternity. Around her, an amphitheater of high peaks that, like bold knights, protect her from adversity.
Program
DAY 1: departure from Terme di Valdieri, a tourist resort where King Victor Emmanuel II decided to create a real thermal complex, towards the Morelli Buzzi Refuge. Our gaze will be immediately captured by the Lourousa, a snow-filled couloir nestled between the severe north face of Corno Stella, Cima Gelas di Lourousa, and Monte Stella. Much loved despite its steepness, it has seen many mountaineers over the years who have attempted its risky descent. Dinner and overnight stay at the refuge.
Elevation gain: +987 m to the Morelli Buzzi Refuge.
DAY 2: leaving the refuge, we'll head towards the pass, from which to enjoy a spectacular view of the Chiotas dam, the Genova Refuge, and Monte Gelas, the southernmost glacier in the Alps. We'll then climb back up towards the Vallone delle Rovine to Lake Nasta, considered one of the highest bodies of water in the Maritime Alps, and from there we'll reach the Remondino Refuge. Dinner and overnight stay.
Elevation gain: +449 m to Lake Nasta.
DAY 3: a long transition stage. From the Remondino Refuge, we'll descend into the valley towards Pian della Casa and climb back up towards the Fremamorta Lakes. Through a long stretch of undulating terrain, we'll reach Colletto di Valasco and then the Questa Refuge.
Elevation change: -729 m to Pian della Casa and +653 m to the Questa Refuge.
DAY 4: return to Terme di Valdieri passing through the enchanting Piana del Valasco.
Elevation loss: -1024 m from the Questa Refuge descending to Terme di Valdieri.
Necessary materials
- Sleeping bag liner
- Layered clothing: thermal shirt (long or short-sleeved), heavy long-sleeved shirt, down jacket, windproof and waterproof shell
- Spare clothes in case of rain
- Headlamp
- Personal medicine (including plasters for any blisters on your feet)
- Water bottle
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Light gloves
- Hiking boots
- Personal food (energy bars, gels, chocolate, etc.)
Rates per person for private/pre-formed groups
Quota: €355 a persona
Group ascents
Scheduled dates:
August 25-26-27-28, 2022
The package is operated by InsiteTours. For information and bookings: https://www.insitetours.eu/tour-argentera
The price includes
- 4 days with a GlobalMountain Hiking Guide,
- Half-board treatment in the selected refuges
The price excludes
- Transport and transfers,
- Lunches,
- Tourist tax (if required by the municipality)
For any information, contact us at +393356726008
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Guides
Martha Consolino
Hiking Guide
Born and raised in the Maritime Alps, she loves the mountains in all their forms, especially when they are covered in snow in winter. She is a Mountain Leader UIMLA and organizes trekking and travel in the Alps and beyond. Her goal? To make you fall in love with the mountains and make you feel at home! She is a guide in the Maritime Alps Park and also a volunteer with the Alpine Rescue Service.
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