 | Grana Valley | Borgata Cauri 1337 m
26. 02. 2017 16:10:58
An example of old mountain life like the nearby and more famous Nabona. The last inhabitants abandoned the borgata in the 1950s seeking opportunities in the plain and left furniture and clothes due to the path not too suitable for heavy transports. Degradation is slowly erasing it, very evident from... |
 | Maira Valley. View from the summit | Monte Festa 2130 m
11. 03. 2017 17:05:57
A curious name for a ridge placed between the Valloni di Marmora and Celle Macra. The view ranges from Monviso passing through the peaks of the Maira-Varaita watershed, Monte Tibert, Punta Tempesta, Punta la Piovosa, Monte Carsosso, Monte Chersogno and Pelvo D'Elva. Ascent with snowshoes from Parroc... |
 | Po Valley. View from the Envie Cross | Monte Bracco 1307 m
26. 03. 2017 15:15:37
An unusual mountain for its isolated position from the rest of the nearby mountains, mentioned by Leonardo da Vinci in a manuscript in 1511. On clear days one enjoys a view over a good part of Cuneo and Turin areas and a good slice of the Western Alps. Today however there is cloudy weather...... |
 | Maira/Varaita Watershed. View from the summit | Monte Rocceré 1829 m
8. 04. 2017 15:23:13
Famous for the Coppette, Bronze Age finds, this mountain is an excellent panoramic balcony on the Alpine arc and the Cuneo plain. Among the most famous mountains one can see: Besimauda, Argentera, Matto, Tibert, Chersogno, Monviso. Fog blanket hiding the plain. Ascent from Sant'Anna di Roccabruna.... |
 | Corsaglia/Casotto Watershed. View from the summit | Monte Baussetti 2002 m
17. 04. 2017 16:31:19
Located at the end of the Via dei Cannoni (carried out during the Napoleonic Wars, starting from San Giacomo di Roburent, passing through Alpet, Cima Robert to end at Baussetti), it is a beautiful and isolated panoramic point of the surrounding area up to the province plain. Notable are Pizzo D'Orme... |
 | Grana Valley | Colle La Bastia 1690 m
22. 04. 2017 16:07:43
Highest point of the Giro delle Borgate of Narbona-Valliera and Campofei. From here stands out the nearby Rocca la Bercia, farther still snow-covered Punta dell'Omo, Crosetta, Monte Tibert, lower down Comba di Narbona with Narbona itself. Soon a video dedicated to Narbona.... |
 | Grana Valley | Borgata Narbona 1532 m
2. 05. 2017 22:19:51
The part of the footage concerning the little church is rotated 90°, I apologize for the mishap.Under the slopes of Monte Tibert, located almost at the end of the wild valley of the same name, Narbona hosted up to 120 families along with 100 domestic animals at the beginning of the 20th century. Ina... |
 | Gesso/Stura Watershed. View from the summit | Cima Cialancia 1885 m
7. 05. 2017 15:32:11
Storm approaching... This summit represents the highest point of the Costa dell'Arp. Wide view of the peaks of Valle Stura such as Autes, Nebius, Bram, Rocca Radevil, Alpe di Rittana, passing through Bisalta and the peaks of lower Valle Gesso such as Ray, Cima del Lausetto, Bussaia, Cima del Van, re... |
 | Valle Tanaro | Rifugio Don Barbera 2079 m
20. 05. 2017 17:02:30
Important base for excursions to Cima del Marguareis, this refuge is inserted within the karst complex of Valle Ellero, Pesio and Tanaro, at the end of Vallone di Carnino, just a few dozen meters from the French border and the famous military road Monesi-Limone Piemonte. The normal route to Marguare... |
 | Valle Stura. View of the ridge | Becco Rosso 2261 m
28. 05. 2017 16:06:00
A series of rocky spurs starting from Auta di Barel and continuing northwards dominating Valle Stura. The name derives from the particular shape of these spurs reminiscent of eagle beaks. Along the path various fortifications from the 18th century and more recent ones from the Alpine Wall of the 193... |
 | Valle Roya, France | Fort Tabourde 1982 m
4. 06. 2017 15:19:45
Fort located about halfway along the itinerary of the Forti Est di Tenda and is the second fort after Forte Centrale and before Forte Pepin. One notices the snow-covered mountains overlooking Vallée des Merveilles such as Cime du Diable, Mont du Grand Capelet continuing towards Italy with Rocca dell... |
 | Ellero/Tanaro Watershed. View from the summit | Cima Pian Ballaur 2603 m
10. 06. 2017 13:55:45
Inserted in the karst complex of the Ellero, Pesio and Tanaro valleys, from this mountain one enjoys an excellent panorama ranging from the mountains of Valle d'Aosta to the Ligurian Sea. In my case unfortunately the heat haze covered the Cuneese plain and the sea, nevertheless one can see Monte Ber... |
 | Valle Stura | Laghi di Lausfer between 2501 and 2560 m
25. 06. 2017 17:13:42
On a panoramic balcony in Vallone di San Bernolfo there are as many as 9 bodies of water, large and small, creating a suggestive and beautiful environment very rich in water. In order of view: Lago Lausfer Superiore, Lago Lausfer Mediano, two small bodies of water and finally the largest and most be... |
 | Vallée de l'Ubayette, France | Lac de Oronaye 2411 m
2. 07. 2017 16:54:42
Returning to Lago Superiore di Roburent from the French side, one first reaches this body of water embedded in a meadow basin between Oronaye, Punta di Roburent, Monte della Signora and Tete des Blaves. In the distance beyond the lake Bec du Lièvre and Tete Dure.... |
 | Valle Pesio. View from the summit | Bric Costa Rossa 2404 m
3. 07. 2017 11:56:37
The highest elevation of the Bisalta group, while the latter stands out over the plain, Bric Costa Rossa is more oriented towards the mountains. With wonderful weather like I had, the panorama is simply paradise on earth, a life experience to live. It spans from the Cuneese plain, the entire alpine ... |
 | Valle Po | Rifugio Vitale Giacoletti 2741 m
15. 07. 2017 16:33:15
Despite forecasts of clear weather, we were surprised by fog that did not allow us to admire the panorama of Monviso and the surrounding peaks. Located under Punta Udine, this refuge is an important rest point along the Gran Tour del Viso, from here one can set off for the nearby Punta Roma, Udine a... |
 | Maira/Varaita Watershed. View from the summit | Buc Faraut 2914 m
6. 08. 2017 13:25:07
A few minutes before a violent thunderstorm from France that prevented me from reaching Monte Faraut (3046 m), stopping me at this summit. From here the view spans the Maritime Alps, Monti Cervet, Freide, Albrage, Brec de Chambeyron, the forts of the Alpine Wall in the area with Rifugio Carmagnola (... |
 | Italy/France Border. View from the summit | Monte Mongioia (Bric de Rubren) 3340 m
9. 08. 2017 16:57:18
Located at the end of Vallone di Rui in Valle Varaita, this summit is among the highest mountains in the Province of Cuneo and is the highest point of Valle Varaita. From its summit (today the Italian side covered in fog), one can enjoy a wide panorama of the surrounding Italian and French peaks. To... |
 | Valle Maira. View from the summit | Monte Chersogno 3026 m
15. 08. 2017 19:48:19
Ferragosto on one of the most famous 3000m peaks in the province, one of three along with Pelvo d'Elva and Rocca della Marchisa that surround the Conca di Elva. From its summit, recognizable from the plain, one can see a large portion of the Cottian and Maritime Alps. Among the most famous are Monvi... |
 | Italy/France Border. View from the summit | Rocca dell'Abisso 2755 m
20. 08. 2017 13:41:59
This is the first mountain of the Maritime Alps encountered from Colle di Tenda and represents the highest point of Valle Vermenagna. The ascent is overall not demanding. Very windy day with some clouds. The panorama spans from the peaks of Valle Roya in France, passing by Gelas, the nearby Monte Fr... |
 | Italy/France Border | Sella d'Asti 3125 m
26. 08. 2017 16:52:53
The highest point of the ring route called L'anello del Pic D'Asti. An excellent panoramic balcony to enjoy the view of the very close Pic d'Asti, Rocca Rossa, Pan di Zucchero, farther Crète de la Taillante with Lac d'Asti below, continuing to the nearby Pic Brusalana, Monte Aiguillette, Monviso wit... |
 | Ubayette Valley. France | Lac de Lauzanier 2284 m
3. 09. 2017 17:59:52
A few hundred meters after Colle della Maddalena, on French territory to the left appears Vallone di Fourane, a popular tourist spot for hikers for the beauty of the places and the particular behavior of the marmots, very accommodating to be photographed and touched. At its end rise two lakes: the f... |
 | 2361 m. Gesso Valley - Rifugio Questa and Lago delle Portette Lake 2388 m
17. 09. 2017 17:15:41
Inserted in the Alpi Marittime Natural Park, this famous refuge rises on a spectacular panoramic balcony offering a view of the equally known Vallone di Valasco and nearby peaks such as Argentera, Monte Matto, Cima di Valrossa Sud, Cima della Lausa and Testa del Clausa. Nearby rises the first of the... |
 | Stura Valley | Upper Orgials Lakes 2325 m
24. 09. 2017 17:05:36
To the right of Rifugio Malinvern opens a hanging valley in which four beautiful lakes are embedded among the mountains. In the video the two Upper Orgials Lakes, Cima della Lombarda, the Lower Orgials Lake is glimpsed, the three Cime di Valrossa, the nearby Testa Badan and Monte della Valletta. Som... |
 | Corsaglia/Ellero Watershed. View from the summit | Cima della Brignola 2472 m
8. 10. 2017 13:22:33
In the heart of the Raschera D.O.P. territory, this summit represents an excellent panoramic point of the Corsaglia and Ellero valleys and the alpine arc up to Valle d'Aosta. In order: Cima delle Saline, Punta Marguareis, Cime di Serpentera, Cima Cars, Bisanta, closer Cima Seirasso, Monte Grosso, Mo... |
 | Tanaro Valley. View from the summit | Monte Antoroto 2149 m
14. 10. 2017 16:46:26
One of the most famous destinations in Valle Tanaro offers a wide variety of landscapes due to its isolated position. Unfortunately, fog and smog prevented us from seeing the Cuneo plain and the Ligurian Sea. However, the local peaks are visible: Pizzo d'Ormea, Cima delle Saline, Rocche di Perabruna... |
 | Pesio Valley. View from the summit | Punta Mirauda 2155 m
16. 10. 2017 14:48:59
A rounded summit where one can enjoy the splendid panoramas of Alta Valle Pesio and Alta Valle Vermenagna, together with the autumn colors of the high pastures. In order: Monviso behind the Bisalta group, Monte Pigna, Cima Cars with Mondolè behind, Cime di Serpentera with Mongioie behind, Cima delle... |
 | Tanaro Valley | Colla di Carnino 1594 m
22. 10. 2017 15:47:17
This pass, embedded in the Giro del Marguareis route, allows one to witness the colors that nature offers (in this case the warm colors of Autumn). From the pass, Mongioie beyond the pines, the nearby Rocca delle Donzelle, Vallone di Carino with Cima degli Arpetti dominating its slopes, Carnino Supe... |
 | Maira Valley. View from the summit | Monte Estelletta 2316 m
28. 10. 2017 16:34:57
A summit of modest height positioned on the left slope of Vallone di Unerzio near Acceglio but offering an enchanting panorama over the entire Alta Valle Maira area. From the nearby Monte Freid in order of view, the peaks of Monte Oronaye, the mighty Auto Vallonasso, Monte Soubeyran, Monte Sautron e... |
 | Gesso Valley. View from the summit | Punta di Fenestrelle 2701 m
30. 10. 2017 16:50:32
A little-known summit where one enjoys an exceptional panorama of the most famous peaks of the Maritime Alps, almost like a privileged panoramic balcony. From the summit, reachable from Colle di Fenestrelle only by following stone cairns and path traces and some climbing points, one can see in order... |
 | Grana Valley. View from the summit | Monte Tamone 1392 m
12. 11. 2017 15:31:36
While waiting for the freshly fallen snow to settle well at altitude for snowshoeing, we treat ourselves to this low-altitude hike on the most famous mountain in the Caraglio area. The tall vegetation (not mentioned in the internet descriptions that spoke of an open panorama) prevented us from fully... |
 | Stura Valley | Borgata Ferrere 1888 m
19. 11. 2017 16:50:24
First snowshoe hike of autumn/winter 2017/2018. Ferrere is a hamlet embedded on the northwest slope of Vallone Forneris, in summer it's reachable by car and is a very crowded tourist spot but in winter it's uninhabited and the only way to get there is by skis or snowshoes. The snowy panorama makes e... |
 | Po Valley. View from the summit | Monte Grané 2314 m
26. 11. 2017 15:09:02
Today's snowshoe hike took us to a magnificent panoramic balcony overlooking Monviso, its group, the entire Po valley and the plain below.In order: Monte Meidassa with Granero behind, Rocche Fourioun, Punta Venezia, Punta Udine, Punta Roma, Punta Gastaldi, Visolotto, Monviso with closest to us Viso ... |
 | Maira/Varaita Divide. View from the summit | Monte San Bernardo 1625 m
9. 12. 2017 16:53:22
Famous mountain of the province where on clear days like this the view reaches the mountains of Valle d'Aosta, passing through Turin and its hills, the Cuneese plain, and most of the local Alpine arc. Among the famous mountains: Bisalta, Argentera, Gelas, Monte Matto, Tibert, Rocca la Meja, nearby R... |
 | Gesso/Stura Divide. View from the summit | Cima Cialancia winter version 1885 m
19. 12. 2017 17:12:24
After the excursion in Spring 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxWZooZuZh4I returned with snowshoes to this panoramic summit offering an exceptional panorama of the Bassa Valle Stura and Bassa Valle Gesso area. On a wonderful day like this, the view reaches Monte Rosa but staying local: Autes, P... |
 | Gesso Valley | Piano del Valasco 1763 m
26. 12. 2017 15:34:15
This famous plateau in summer is one of the most popular destinations in the province for its ease of access for all, in winter it becomes a place of peace and silence to contemplate the mountain. Behind the former king's hunting lodge (now Rifugio Valasco), shrouded in fog Testa delle Portette and ... |
 | Stura Valley | Gias Gardon nuovo 2002 m
30. 12. 2017 15:12:56
Actually, my final destination was the nearby Testa Gardon (2118 m) but the snow was too powdery and too deep to proceed further with snowshoes, forced to throw in the towel. However, from the gias one can enjoy a nice panorama of the nearby peaks: above the building on the right Monte Grum and Bram... |
 | Pesio Valley | Gias Sottano Pitté 1623 m
13. 01. 2018 17:52:07
This mountain pasture is located on a rise overlooking Valle Pesio towards the plain, in a stunning setting of the valley peaks. The Gias is faintly visible half-submerged in snow, above it Bric Costa Rossa, Cima Pittè, Punta Mirauda, the Marguareis Group, Cima Cars, Mondolè, Cima Gardiola, Monte Pi... |
 | Stura Valley | Rifugio Migliorero 2094 m
21. 01. 2018 15:41:56
A wind with frightening gusts stopped us a few hundred meters from the refuge, impossible to continue. However, the panorama offered here is very similar to that seen from the refuge: In order behind the refuge Cime d'Ischiator, followed by Testa della Costabella del Piz, Monte Ciaval, Schiatau, Tes... |
 | Maira/Varaita Divide. View from the summit | Cugn di Goria 2384 m
28. 01. 2018 13:35:57
A summit suitable when avalanche danger is high as today due to its gentle slopes. From its summit, with the signpost stake at the highest point, the panorama is simply fantastic, especially on a fabulous day like this. First, Monviso appears with Cima delle Lobbie lower to the right, followed by Al... |
 | Grana/Stura Divide | Colle Fauniera 2480 m
4. 02. 2018 15:24:42
Sorry for the finger in the frame, I noticed it only at home...Colle Fauniera connects Valle Grana with Vallone dell'Arma in Valle Stura via an asphalt road closed in winter due to constant avalanche danger on both sides. On the col there is a statue dedicated to Marco Pantani (the Giro d'Italia pas... |
 | Sella 2380 m Bric dell'Oliveto. Maira Valley
11. 02. 2018 15:19:09
I didn't reach the summit (Bric dell'Oliveto 2415 m) due to unsafe snow, it was slippery both with snowshoes and crampons, too powdery; my ascent track is visible, stopping just above, the video is shot at the unnamed col reached before tackling the summit. The view is still rewarding: after the cli... |
 | Corsaglia Valley | Rifugio La Maddalena 1090 m
4. 03. 2018 11:26:13
After three weeks of bad weather and heavy snowfalls, the snow at altitude is very unstable, so here I am on this morning snowshoe walk to stretch my legs while waiting for better snow. This refuge is located in a beautiful panoramic belvedere overlooking the nearby mountains (Monte Moro, Malanotte,... |
 | Ellero/Pesio Divide. View from the summit | Monte Pigna 1768 m
28. 03. 2018 19:46:42
Afternoon training hike hoping the weather improves. Monte Pigna is a famous mountain in the province due to the Lurisia ski facilities (now closed); Pigna represents the highest point of the complex. Unfortunately, the view of the Cuneese plain is obscured by fog, but the view of the nearby Liguria... |
 | Po Valley. View from the summit | Punta Rumeletta (or Razil) 2370 m
1. 04. 2018 19:19:11
FINALLY a perfect day: excellent snow and plenty of sun. This summit is at the beginning of the Valle Po and is an excellent panoramic point where the view spans 360° over the entire Piedmont plain, the mountains of the alpine arc from the Ligurian Alps, through the Maritime and Cottian, the Turin A... |
 | Tanaro/Casotto Watershed. View from the summit | Bric Mindino 1879 m
2. 04. 2018 13:24:07
This easy and well-known summit is in an almost isolated position near Garessio. This allows a view from the Ligurian Sea (today cloud-covered), through the Cuneo plain and the mountains of Valle d'Aosta. After the huge summit cross, Monte Mongioie, Monte Alpet, Baussetti, Pizzo d'Ormea, Antoroto, M... |
 | Varaita Valley | Rifugio Bagnour 2017 m
21. 04. 2018 15:50:08
Built in 1941 as a military post, this refuge is set in a clearing within the Bosco de l'Alevè, the largest reserve of stone pines in Southern Europe. In this clearing there is also a small lake now submerged by snow. The only mountain visible is Rocca Jarea towards the end of the video. A perfect s... |
 | Grana Valley. View from the summit | Monte Crosetta 2195 m
22. 04. 2018 14:30:12
This summit is almost vertically above the Santuario di Castelmagno, on nice days the panorama is stunning. In order, the valley mountains appear like Tibert, Rocca Parvo, Monte Viridio, Cima Viribianc, Monte Borel, Punta dell'Omo and Rocca Cucuja. From the other side of the valley Monte Cauri, Cial... |
 | Corsaglia/Casotto Watershed. View from the summit | Monte Alpet 1611 m
12. 05. 2018 11:29:17
A simple summit for half a day, it is the highest point of the San Giacomo di Roburent/Cardini ski lifts. From the cross, a wide panorama of the Ligurian Alps is visible. Mondolè, Mongioie, Pizzo d'Ormea, Antoroto, Galero and Bric Mindino are seen. Nice weather but quickly deteriorating as in the la... |
 | Ellero/Maudagna Watershed. View from the summit | Cima Durand 2094 m
25. 05. 2018 10:14:49
This well-known summit represents the highest point of the Artesina ski lifts but in summer it can offer spectacular landscapes of a portion of the Ligurian Alps and impressive silence. This morning behind the improvised cross, the tip of Marguareis is visible, continuing to the left Cima Pian Balla... |