 | Po Valley | Lago Chiaretto 2261 m
31. 03. 2019 15:16:44
Second lake of the Anello del Lago Chiaretto ring.This is precisely the body of water that gives the excursion its name and is the highest point of the entire loop.The lake is there, though barely noticeable, but it is smaller and less deep than the previous Fiorenza, famous for its turquoise color,... |
 | Varaita Valley. View from the summit | Monte Ricordone 1763 m
15. 04. 2019 14:18:04
In this period the weather is very uncertain but fortunately some spells of stable weather can be found to make some ascents.So here I am on this easy summit, suitable for those who have only half a day available and want to stretch their legs a bit.... |
 | Po Valley | Colle della Gianna 2560 m
20. 04. 2019 15:41:04
The weather tricked me, with a forecast of clear skies, I ended up in what turned into light snowfall just minutes after recording the video. It happens in the mountains...As a result, I couldn't enjoy the panorama that this privileged position offers for viewing Monviso up close.... |
 | Stura Valley. View from the summit | Monte Tagliarè 1654 m
27. 04. 2019 14:47:29
Spectacular day for a summit unjustly overlooked due to the nearby and more famous Alpe di Rittana, the view offered on days like these is superb. To the left of the cross, the Argentera Massif is visible, and to the right, Monte Matto towers. Proceeding, the snow-covered peaks of the South Slope of... |
 | Pesio Valley | Pis del Pesio (Pesio Springs) 1440 m
2. 05. 2019 13:07:53
One of the jewels of the Marguareis Park.This waterfall is part of the karst system of the overlying Conca delle Carsene and is an example of the phenomenon called water resurgence: in fact, it is active only in spring because it is fed by snowmelt (April, May, more rarely June) and the drop can rea... |
 | Pesio Valley | Cascata del Gias Fontana 1210 m
11. 05. 2019 13:50:31
It is located near Gias Fontana and collects the waters rising from Pis del Pesio and is the first stop of the Waterfalls Circuit, which starts and ends at Piano delle Gorre passing through Pis del Pesio itself.... |
 | Pesio Valley | Cascata del Saut 1177 m
11. 05. 2019 13:55:36
Last waterfall of the Waterfalls Circuit, this one like the previous at Gias Fontana is at the maximum of its splendor. It collects the waters coming from the Vallone del Marguareis which in turn flow into the Pesio.... |
 | Corsaglia Valley. View from the summit | Monte Merdenzone 1764 m
16. 05. 2019 09:33:31
Easy hike that leads to a wild environment little known to most, on the other side from the Prato Nevoso ski lifts. This summit is a nice panoramic balcony on the Monregalese and the nearby mountains of the Upper Corsaglia Valley.... |
 | Ellero Valley | Lago Biecai 1968 m
31. 05. 2019 15:08:48
This lake is not a lake like all the others. It is also called Ghost Lake because it literally lasts only a few weeks before disappearing completely. It is fed in spring by snowmelt but, having no direct tributary due to the karst nature of the area, all the water is absorbed by the ground at an imp... |
 | Ellero/Pesio Watershed. View from the summit | Cima di Serpentera Nord 2361 m
31. 05. 2019 15:33:06
This summit is the highest of a trio called Cime di Serpentera (South, Central and North) and represents a nice close point to observe the highest mountains of the Ligurian Alps.In the video behind the summit marker, the Massiccio del Marguareis is visible, continuing to Cima Pian Ballur and Cima de... |
 | Stura Valley. View from the summit | Punta Incianao 2575 m
15. 06. 2019 15:10:24
A peak mainly known to skiers and snowshoers for the numerous ascents from the north-west side facing Argentera. Even without snow cover, it can offer many satisfactions to those who climb it in other seasons.... |
 | Gesso Valley | Roberto Barbero Social Hut 1670 m
17. 06. 2019 14:08:02
This bivouac is positioned on a hillock at the foot of the Asta Sottana, it was built in 1965 and named after the homonymous young mountaineer who died in the mountains two years earlier. It is an excellent panoramic balcony on the Vallone di Vagliotta and the mountains of Sant'Anna di Valdieri, fre... |
 | Ellero Valley | Lago Rataira 2204 m
22. 06. 2019 15:39:31
Thanks to a friend, I return after a short time to the Ellero Valley area, this small body of water is the only lake in the karst environment of Ellero/Tanaro/Pesio that manages to maintain a constant level throughout the year.... |
 | Italy/France Border | Col de Longet 2649 m
30. 06. 2019 16:20:29
This mountain pass connects the Italian Varaita Valley with the French Ubaye Valley and is located on the border. It is a spectacular panoramic point of the peaks of the Upper Varaita Valley of Chianale.... |
 | Varaita Valley. View from the summit | Monte Ferra 3094 m
6. 07. 2019 15:50:31
We inaugurate this year's 3000-meter season with this summit located in a central position between the two branches of the Upper Varaita Valley, from which one can enjoy a beautiful panorama of the highest peaks of the Cottian Alps, most of which exceed, some by a lot, 3000 m.... |
 | Maira Valley | Stroppia Refuge and Waterfalls (first drop) 2260 m
14. 07. 2019 18:15:33
This refuge is located on a spectacular panoramic balcony overlooking the Upper Maira Valley, and near it there is a beautiful natural attraction: the Stroppia Waterfalls, the highest in Italy.In the video above the refuge, Monte Pertusa and Monte La Ciarm are visible, to the right Monte Lausa, in t... |
 | Maira Valley | Stroppia Waterfalls (second drop) elevation about 1800 m
14. 07. 2019 18:35:46
After the first drop the waters literally plunge towards the Vallone di Maurin creating a beautiful unique natural spectacle in Italy, in the video Rocca Castello and Rocca Provenzale are still visible.... |
 | Po Valley. View from the summit | Viso Mozzo 3015 m
29. 07. 2019 15:37:53
Together with Visolotto, it is the younger brother of Monviso.Its slopes start steep, like the Stone King, then visually it seems that a divinity cut the mountain clean with an axe, literally chopped off. Hence the name.... |
 | Gesso Valley | Rifugio Federici-Marchesini al Pagarì 2650 m
4. 08. 2019 16:58:15
This CAI Genoa refuge is the highest in the Maritime Alps and is also among the most difficult to reach due to the 5 hours of walking according to the signs, about 14 km uphill and the same downhill and 1450 meters of elevation gain from San Giacomo di Entracque, the normal route.... |
 | Val de l'Ubayette. France | Lac de la Reculaye 2502 m
10. 08. 2019 17:12:06
This enchanting body of water is located at the foot of Monte Soubeyran, in French territory, very close to the Italian border.Getting there is not difficult at all: start a few hundred meters after Colle della Maddalena, ascend the Vallone dell'Oronaye to Col de la Gipière d'Oronaye, from there tak... |
 | Italy/France Border. View from the summit | Tête de la Frèma 3142 m
17. 08. 2019 17:58:30
This 3000 meters is located in a beautiful wild area of the Alta Valle Maira and from its summit one can enjoy a prestigious view over the entire Chambeyron Group.Summit located on the border between the two states.... |
 | Ellero/Tanaro Watershed. View from the summit | Cima delle Saline 2612 m
19. 08. 2019 18:16:23
This famous summit is located in the karst system of the Marguareis Park and is the third highest peak of the Ligurian Alps after Marguareis and Mongioie. The name derives from the fact that anciently on the underlying Passo delle Saline passed a salt road of great importance for salt trade connecti... |
 | Italy/France Border. View from the summit | Cima del Corborant 3010 m
26. 08. 2019 00:55:26
Hike with Cuneotrekking together with alpine guide Lorenzo Fiandino.This 3000 m is one of the two in Valle Stura and is the lower one but compared to Monte Tènibres, the other 3000 m of the valley, it presents alpine difficulties such as the famous Buco della Marmotta and the first section with chai... |
 | Casotto Valley | Capanna Sociale Angelo Manolino 1638 m
27. 08. 2019 14:52:50
This structure is located on the Alpe di Perabruna in a little-known place in the small Pamparato valley, dedicated to the alpinist Angelo Manolino, a construction entrepreneur from Chieri, very active in the 70s with guides Alessio and Attilio Ollier from Courmayeur on the walls of Monte Bianco. He... |
 | Maira Valley. View from the summit | Monte Bert 2393 m
29. 08. 2019 17:23:10
This mountain, little considered by most, is a short distance from the ring route of Lago Nero, one of the most beautiful lakes in the valley, and is reached with a small unmarked detour 5 minutes from the lake (25 minutes to the summit from that point), and offers an excellent panorama of the Vallo... |
 | Tanaro Valley. View from the summit | Monte Castello di Quarzina 1782 m
7. 09. 2019 16:40:48
This elevation is located near the pastures above Quarzina and is in a central position to enjoy these enchanting places between mountain and sea. In the video, the small stone marker with Liguria in the background, the Ligurian Sea just visible through the haze, to the left Poggio La Colma.... |
 | Maira/Varaita Watershed. View from the summit | Pelvo d'Elva 3064 m
15. 09. 2019 22:11:18
Cuneotrekking hike with alpine guide Lorenzo Fiandino.One of the most famous mountains in the province, it looms powerfully over the Conca di Elva and is part of the triad of 3000m peaks (together with Chersogno and Rocca La Marchisa) in the area, and it is the only one where the ascent involves alp... |
 | Vermenagna Valley | Lago dell'Oro 2446 m
28. 09. 2019 16:25:37
Higher up from the very popular ski resort of Limone Piemonte lies this small body of water at the end of the Vallone di Limonetto, set in a rocky basin between Rocca dell'Abisso, Rocca della Bastera and Monte Frisson (it is not uncommon to find snow even late in summer) in an isolated and very wild... |
 | Rifugio and Altopiano della Gardetta 2335 m
12. 10. 2019 17:40:35
UNESCO geological heritage, the plateau is nestled between the Maira, Stura and Grana valleys, offering an extraordinary place to enjoy all the tranquility that the mountain can give. At night the starry sky is among the least exposed to light pollution in all the Alps.... |
 | Maudagna/Corsaglia/Ellero Watershed. View from the Summit | Monte Mondolè 2385 m
16. 10. 2019 19:34:33
Today after the morning shift at work I felt like doing an afternoon tour and this famous mountain of the Ligurian Alps came in handy.If you park at Rifugio Balma the ascent takes an hour and a half and the descent can be done via an interesting ring route passing by Lago delle Scalette.... |
 | Varaita/Maira Watershed. View from the Summit | Monte Birrone 2131 m
26. 10. 2019 21:05:20
Hike with Cuneotrekking with nature guide Francesco Giraudo.Panoramic summit positioned along the famous watershed with the two valleys mentioned in the title, which always offers interesting peaks to visit.... |
 | Valle Varaita | Lago Bleu 2533 m
27. 10. 2019 19:50:56
Return on the path leading to Col Longet to accompany two friends on this fantastic hike, one of the most beautiful and famous in the province.The first lake encountered is this one, the largest in Valle Varaita.... |
 | Valle Colla. View from the Summit | Monte Croce (Rucas) 1267 m
9. 11. 2019 18:02:05
A height located on the Bovesano side of Bisalta.Located in a little-considered valley along an interesting ring path through coniferous and deciduous forests starting from Castellar where Fontana Cappa and the uranium mines of Val Fredda are touched.... |
 | Valle Vermenagna. View from the Summit | Bric Brusatà 1714 m
30. 11. 2019 15:21:06
First snowshoe trip of winter 2019/2020.The Bric is in a panoramic position in Val Grande, a side valley of Valle Vermenagna, from which one can enjoy the view of the Palanfrè area and nearby mountains.... |
 | Valle Maira | Prato Ciorliero 1955 m
8. 12. 2019 16:24:54
Today I was in the role of snowshoe instructor, accompanying a person on their first winter outing on snow.Today we do a simple and safe hike from avalanche dangers, suitable for everyone including children.... |
 | Valle Po | Colle Sea delle Tampe 2299 m
15. 12. 2019 17:42:21
It represents the highest point of the currently operating ski lifts in Crissolo.We instead ascended with snowshoes from the wild West slope of Granè opposite the lifts, starting from Pian della Regina.... |
 | Italy/France Border. View from the Summit | Cima Missun (Cime Missoun) 2356 m
24. 12. 2019 16:55:30
Christmas Eve 2019 in the southernmost area of the province and all of Piedmont, the Upper Valle Tanaro in the municipality of Briga Alta. It is a very isolated area due to few communication routes, often interrupted by landslides, but it offers very suggestive landscapes, on the border between the ... |
 | Grana/Maira Watershed | Colle D'Esischie 2370 m
28. 12. 2019 15:49:23
It is a strategic pass for the Grana and Maira Valleys, also close to Colle Fauniera from which one can descend to Valle Stura.Very used in past centuries for trade exchanges in the area, now in summer it can be reached by car from Castelmagno or Marmora but in winter it is kept closed due to the co... |
 | Valle Varaita. View from the Summit | Cima delle Rossette 2909 m
6. 01. 2020 17:24:23
Epiphany one step from the sky.This summit is located in the Upper Valle Varaita of Chianale, near Colle dell'Agnello, offering a beautiful panorama of the surrounding area.In the video, the stone man on the summit with Monviso, Visolotto and Punta Gastaldi on the left.... |
 | Italy/France Border. View from the Summit | Monte Soubeyran (Tete de l'Alp) 2701 m
13. 01. 2020 16:56:31
In Provençal language it means 'Higher place, more elevated', it is located on the border and its slopes touch Valle Maira in Italy and Vallée de l'Ubayette in France. From its summit one can enjoy a beautiful panorama over the peaks of the upper parts of these valleys.... |
 | Varaita Valley | Pra Carlevars (Piano di Traversagn) 2340 m
25. 01. 2020 17:22:11
It is located in the upper part of Piano di Traversagn and offers a beautiful spot to fully enjoy the silence and the surrounding mountains. This gias is one of many present across the entire plateau.... |
 | Stura Valley | Rifugio Carbonetto 1874 m
2. 02. 2020 17:08:49
Today strong wind on the peaks, so I fall back on a valley hike.This one towards Carbonetto was perfect for snowshoes, also counting on the refuge being open today so a good polenta is always there...... |
 | Maira Valley. View from the summit | Monte Ruissas 2746 m
9. 02. 2020 17:37:45
Summit known to ski mountaineers for its South-West slopes with steep but constant gradients, a boon for skis. Located in the Acceglio area, from the summit one enjoys a truly rewarding panorama over the Upper Maira Valley and the Cuneo plain.... |
 | Corsaglia Valley. View from the summit | Rocca Lumazzao 1357 m
16. 02. 2020 13:28:22
Short morning hike done peacefully near my home.It is located at an extremely panoramic point of the small but fascinating and full of surprises Valle Corsaglia, from where one can enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding area and a good slice of the Ligurian Alps.... |
 | Italy/France Border | Colle del Maurin (Col de Mary) 2640 m
18. 02. 2020 20:07:15
Hike with members of the Cuneotrekking site https://cuneotrekking.com/escursione/escursione-con-racchette-da-neve-al-colle-del-maurin-2633-valle-maira/.Famous pass connecting Valle Maira in Italy and Valle dell'Ubaye in France.... |
 | Stura Valley | San Bernolfo Lake 1913 m
23. 02. 2020 17:32:57
Hike with Cuneotrekking and alpine guide Luca Giraudo.This lake is nestled in a beautiful basin at the entrance to Vallone di Collalunga. In summer, park at San Bernolfo and it takes only 45 minutes walk, very frequented in good season, but in winter the road is closed at Bagni di Vinadio for cross-... |
 | Grana/Maira Watershed. View from the summit | Roccia d'Aiga 1336 m
7. 03. 2020 14:48:40
Located between Colle della Piatta and Colle d'Ollasca, along Curnis Auta, this elevation tries to stand out among birches, Scots pines and beeches.Today low altitude waiting for the higher situation to clarify regarding snow.... |
 | Stura/Grana Watershed | Colle dell'Ortiga 1774 m
8. 03. 2020 17:24:54
Between 7 and 8 August 1744, during the First Austrian War of Succession, a battle took place on this pass between Franco-Spanish and Piedmontese forces, the latter forced to yield to the enemy advance. Many relic hunters from that battle often come to Ortiga with metal detectors.... |
 | Pesio Valley | Passo del Duca 1989 m
9. 05. 2020 14:36:27
Restart after two months of national quarantine for Covid-19.This pass connects Valle Pesio with the stunning karst complex of Conca delle Carsene and allows reaching France.... |
 | Tanaro Valley. View from the summit | Rocca Fea 1539 m
18. 05. 2020 15:35:35
In truth, I went much further to Cima Ciuaiera, but ended up in fog and strong cold wind, on the way back I found this small panoramic hill where I had lunch.... |