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Hiking in the Cottian Alps
Piedmont's authentic Alpine valleys Val Chisone & Val Germanasca
8 dagar
Hiking Self-Guided trip
01/06/2027 - 30/09/2027
Level 3
7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunchboxes
From 10 100 SEK
Just a couple of hours from Turin awaits a part of the Alps that many miss. Here you encounter unspoiled alpine environments without crowds and at the same time an exclusive and down-to-earth experience of the Alps. In Val Chisone and Val Germanasca, you stay in the mountain villages of Fenestrelle and Prali and choose yourself among hikes of different lengths and difficulty levels. One day you can take a leisurely tour through larch forest and old villages, the next aim for a proper alpine day with that much more challenge. Mountain lakes, blooming alpine meadows, marmots and high peaks provide the nature, while the massive fortress in Fenestrelle and old mining trails add a historical touch. An unusually flexible hiking trip for the connoisseur who likes to discover a lesser-known corner of Italy.
Tour Highlights
Hike among lakes and peaks in the western Alps
Optional hikes for both easy and challenging days
Stay in small authentic villages far from mass tourism
Discover the mighty fortress in Fenestrelle
Follow old mining trails through Val Germanasca
Program
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7 Breakfasts and 5 Lunchboxes included
The trip begins in Fenestrelle, a small mountain town deep within Val Chisone. Already upon arrival, the area's special character is evident: forested mountainsides rise around the village, and above the houses the enormous Forte di Fenestrelle fortress spreads out across the mountain. After check-in, you have the rest of the day at your own leisure. Take a walk through the village, stretch your legs after the journey, get acquainted with the surroundings, and enjoy your first espresso. Ahead of you await two days where you choose your own hikes based on weather, form, and ambition level.
Level and accommodation
This trip is unusually flexible and you decide for yourself how tough it should be. The routes are 7–19 km and 315–1,350 meters of elevation gain. The terrain consists of alpine meadows, forest trails, gravel roads, rocky mountain paths and shorter paved sections. The toughest alternatives require good fitness and hiking experience.
You stay in renovated, small-scale and cozy accommodations in quiet mountain villages, with an eye to the traditional architecture. The rooms are spacious and have a private bathroom, and the hospitality is personal with good local knowledge. Breakfast is served every morning and packed lunches are arranged for the hiking days. If needed, equivalent alternative accommodations may be used.
8 dagar / 7 nätter
Accommodation: Comfort
Price per person
The specified prices are per person and include
- Accommodation in chosen room option
- Breakfast
- 5 packed lunches
- Luggage transport when changing hotels
- Private transfer from Fenestrelle to Prali on day 4
- Digital roadbook/app in English with:
- Destination information
- Practical information
- Directions
- Maps
- GPS tracks
- 24-hour service phone
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