 | Stura/Grana Watershed. View from the summit | Monte Grum 2367 m
23. 05. 2020 17:19:21
It is the highest peak surrounding the head basin of Vallone di San Giacomo, an excellent panoramic point of the Alpine Arc and the Cuneo Plain.The video starts from Valle Stura showing the peak with Monte Bram on the right, Punta dell'Omo in the center, Monte Borel on the left, and in the distance ... |
 | Gesso Valley | Vej del Bouc Lake 2054 m
28. 05. 2020 14:46:09
This beautiful body of water is part of the Maritime Alps Park and is one of the largest, located in a secluded spot in a branch of Vallone di M. Colomb. It formed from an ancient glacier during the Quaternary, with noticeable erosive action on the rocks around the lake; prehistoric rock engravings ... |
 | Ellero Valley | Lago delle Moie 2113 m
30. 05. 2020 16:08:50
It is a karst lake, like the nearby Lago Biecai, it is at maximum level only during the thaw but with the advancing fine season it decreases until almost disappearing in summer.Its name means 'marshy and swampy place'.... |
 | Varaita Valley. View from the summit | Rocca Senghi 2450 m
2. 06. 2020 14:27:28
Very famous among via ferrata enthusiasts for the presence of a beautiful equipped route from 2300m altitude to the summit, it is a rock monolith that seems literally embedded in the ground on the slopes of Buch des Sparviers, towering powerfully towards the sky.... |
 | Maira Valley | Colle Greguri 2317 m
6. 06. 2020 19:02:13
Excursion with Cuneotrekking together with alpine guide Martha Consolino, first organized excursion of the site after the Lockdown.This pass represents the highest point of a ring route that develops around the Provenzale/Castello Group, peaks very famous among alpinism and climbing enthusiasts.... |
 | Italy/France Border. View from the summit | Cima di Fremamorta (Cime de Frémamorte) 2731 m
14. 06. 2020 16:58:53
Among the most beautiful places of the Maritime Alps and the province.This peak, located on the border between the two states, is a beautiful panoramic balcony on the Argentera Group, on the spectacular Fremamorta Lakes, on the entire area towards Monte Matto, on French territory with part of the Pa... |
 | Tanaro/Corsaglia/Ellero Watershed. View from the summit | Monte Mongioie 2630 m
21. 06. 2020 15:32:30
Dedicated to Antonino 'Tonino' Gastaldi.Today the weather fooled us all: lots of sun and heat forecasted, we found ourselves in fog and strong icy wind from the North.Too bad, because this famous peak of the Ligurian Alps, the second highest after Cima Marguareis, can boast a grandiose panorama towa... |
 | Stura/Maira Watershed. View from the summit | Monte Scaletta 2840 m
28. 06. 2020 20:02:14
Hike with Cuneotrekking together with alpine guide Lorenzo Fiandino.It is a very well-known peak, its name derives from the fact that its summit approach trails are so steep that they almost take on the appearance of a ... ladder.... |
 | Po Valley | Lago Chiaretto 2 2261 m
4. 07. 2020 15:16:47
After the winter outing a year and 4 months ago, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZze8MkB1vU , I returned as promised to Chiaretto to frame the snow-free lake, where its characteristic color that makes it famous is visible.... |
 | Tinee Valley. France | Arc de Tortisse and Lacs de Vens 2550 m and 2327 m
5. 07. 2020 20:26:12
Cuneotrekking hike with mid-mountain guide Martha Consolino.Just beyond the Italian border there is this beautiful million-year-old dolomitic rock arch, which is one of the symbols of the Mercantour Park and a renowned tourist attraction, nearby one can descend further to the beautiful Lacs de Vens.... |
 | Italy/France Border. View from the summit | Monte Salza (Mont de la Salse) 3326 m
20. 07. 2020 15:16:48
Among the highest peaks of the province and among the most spectacular, perfect to inaugurate the personal 3000 season of 2020.It is located on the border with France, at the end of Vallone di Rui, in Valle Varaita, where one can enjoy a BREATHTAKING panorama ranging from the Maritime Alps to the Ao... |
 | Maira Valley | Lago d'Apzoi 2303 m
1. 08. 2020 18:03:27
It is located along the ring route named after Giorgio Frassati, in a secluded spot in the Maira Valley. It does not receive water from tributaries but only from the melting of winter snow and, together with Lago Visaisa, feeds the sources of the Maira above Saretto through the karst terrain of the ... |
 | Varaita/Maira Watershed. View from the summit | Rocca la Marchisa 3072 m
9. 08. 2020 13:58:20
It was the last one I needed to film to complete the triad of 3000 meters surrounding the Elva basin (Pelvo d'Elva, Marchisa and Chersogno), and it is also the highest of the three but, despite that, it is perhaps the easiest to reach.... |
 | Gesso Valley | Siula Glacier (Gelas Nord) 2750 m
12. 08. 2020 17:06:14
It is the most extensive of those remaining under Monte Gelas. It is part of the Gelas, Pagarì, Maledia glacier group, of which a good half has been downgraded to snowfield. Over 2 centuries they have lost a total of 85% of their extent due to climate change, the reduction in extent is still ongoing... |
 | Gardetta Plateau. View from the summit | Becco Nero 2629 m
15. 08. 2020 17:23:05
At the East entrance of the Gardetta Plateau, geological heritage of UNESCO, this summit rises in a highly strategic position, from which one can dominate the inner plateau and rout the invading enemies, in this case France, forced to pass through the plateau.... |
 | Po/Varaita Watershed. View from the summit | Monviso, the Stone King 3841 m
19. 08. 2020 21:01:05
A mountain that needs no introduction: the highest peak in the province of Cuneo, the highest peak of the Cottian Alps, among the most famous in the Alps, symbol of Paramount, UNESCO heritage.... |
 | Maira Valley. View from the summit | Cima Soleglio Bue 2413 m
22. 08. 2020 16:48:42
This modest summit is located in the Vallone del Preit and represents an easy and panoramic balcony on the Upper Maira Valley.Soleglio Bue in Provençal means 'Place exposed to the south, sunny'.... |
 | Stura Valley. View from the summit | Rocca di San Bernolfo 2681 m
5. 09. 2020 18:24:53
Located in the Vallone di San Bernolfo, in the immediate vicinity of France in a very wild place, it offers an excellent panorama of the area where important Alpine Wall structures can be found, such as the famous prow barracks.... |
 | Gesso Valley | Lago di Valcuca 2180 m
13. 09. 2020 15:26:54
Far from the clamor and bustle of the nearby Piano del Valasco there is a small isolated stretch of water, known to few hikers, where the silence of the mountain reigns supreme, set among the rocks of a small glacial basin. A place to be at peace with oneself, among the most hidden of the Maritime A... |
 | Vermenagna Valley. View from the summit | Monte Ciamoussè (Chiamossero) West 2478 m
26. 09. 2020 14:49:33
This summit is located near the famous Monte Frisson and is the highest of the other two attached summits that bear the same name, differing in that they are named South and East.From here you can enjoy an excellent panorama of the Cuneo plain and the mountains of the Aosta Valley also passing throu... |
 | Grana/Maira Watershed. View from the summit | Rocca della Cernauda 2282 m
4. 10. 2020 15:04:27
The highest elevation in the Colletto and Campomolino area, on its slopes facing Valle Grana there are pastures for the production of the famous Castelmagno cheese.It is also the highest point of a beautiful ring hike starting from Colletto, from its rounded summit the panorama overlooks the peaks o... |
 | Po Valley. View from the summit | Punta Sea Bianca 2721 m
9. 10. 2020 15:23:35
Its name derives from Provençal 'Seò' meaning 'Ridge or Watershed', indeed this mountain is composed of white limestone rocks unlike the surrounding peaks. Its summit offers a remarkable panoramic balcony on the North Group of Monviso and the Stone King itself.... |
 | Italy/France Border. View from the summit | Testa dell'Autaret (Tete de l'Autaret) 3015 m
18. 10. 2020 18:15:05
Last flashes at high altitude before winter arrives, probably my last 3000m of the year.It should not be confused with the homonymous Testa dell'Autaret in Valle Stura, this one is in Valle Varaita on the state border surrounded by other 3000m in a very evocative place of sublime beauty.... |
 | Gesso Valley | Lago Soprano della Sella 2329 m
31. 10. 2020 16:28:42
With its 123,000 sqm surface it is the largest natural basin in the Maritime Alps Park.Located in a beautiful position under Monte Matto, inside a wild rocky basin.... |
 | Pesio/Ellero Watershed. View from the summit | Cima Gardiola 1889 m
13. 12. 2020 14:02:22
Finally Piedmont is in the yellow zone and so we return safely to the mountains to live happiness and preserve physical and mental health in this difficult 2020.A summit frequented by skiers and snowshoers, its position favors admiring a STUNNING panorama ranging from the nearby Ligurian Alps to the... |
 | Casotto/Tanaro Watershed. View from the summit | Monte Grosso 2007 m
22. 12. 2020 11:21:48
Dawn hike due to the afternoon work shift and it's my last chance to go up the mountain before the new holiday lockdown.This summit, made up of two elevations of equal height, is the first of the Alps to exceed 2000 m if you start from Colle di Cadibona and proceed westwards, slightly east of the ne... |
 | Pesio Valley | Sella Morteis 1470 m
8. 01. 2021 11:37:46
Also today a dawn hike due to lack of time.It is located along the normal route to Bisalta starting from Meschie di Pradeboni, and represents a beautiful panoramic balcony over the plain and Pesio Valley. In 2011 an astronomical observatory was built, used for the first time only in 2019, at the tim... |
 | Maira Valley | Grange Lauset 1974 m
14. 01. 2021 16:22:10
Friendly outing with Cuneotrekking, represented by Elio Dutto and Beppe.High avalanche danger and strong winds on the ridges made us decide to snowshoe only up to this plateau that I always appreciate very much.... |
 | Maira Valley. View from the summit | Costa Ghiggia 2156 m
16. 01. 2021 18:18:23
Cuneotrekking hike with hiking guide and ornithologist Luga Giraudo.It is a destination frequented by ski mountaineers and snowshoers for its sunny exposure but not directly East-facing, and for its wide slopes where, in winter with snow, countless ascent and descent lines can be traced, from its su... |
 | Maudagna/Corsaglia Divide. View from the summit | Cima Artesinera 1922 m
24. 01. 2021 13:58:31
This summit is the highest of 4 peaks of a small dividing ridge between the two valleys that starts from Monte Merdenzone and ends with Colletto Balma.One can enjoy a truly rewarding panorama, even more so with the Prato Nevoso lifts closed due to various government decrees, today two chairlifts are... |
 | Pesio Valley. View from the summit | La Tourra 1610 m
31. 01. 2021 15:59:34
More than a real summit, it is a modest elevation near Gias Sottano del Pittè and its col, but it offers an excellent panoramic balcony of the area, recognizable from the valley at first glance. And its name deserves to be mentioned on topographic maps.... |
 | Vermenagna Valley. View from the summit | Cima Giosolette 2214 m
14. 02. 2021 13:58:46
When the Russian Burian rages over Italy..., what better than going over 2000 m to suffer the cold :-).Located on the wild West slope of Vallone di Limonetto, it is very sought after by ski mountaineers for its gentle but sustained slopes, safe from avalanches.... |
 | Grana/Stura Divide. View from the summit | Cima Fauniera 2515 m
15. 02. 2021 16:17:03
It is located a few hundred meters East of the famous and namesake pass where in 1999, during the Giro d'Italia stage Bra-Borgo San Dalmazzo, Marco Pantani made an incredible climb to Fauniera that brought him precious seconds to go into the Maglia Rosa.... |
 | Gesso Valley | Lago della Maura 2376 m
8. 03. 2021 16:58:02
Hike on August 12, 2020, I no longer remembered having made this video.It was filmed during my ascent to Ghiacciaio della Siula (Gelas Nord) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq3a8ZevbpI and I made a small 20-minute detour from the main trail to see this lake.... |
 | Corsaglia/Ellero Divide. View from the summit | Cima Seirasso 2436 m
13. 03. 2021 14:56:21
It is located in the territory of Raschera Dop cheese, its name in Piedmontese 'Seirass' means ricotta or similar dairy products. In the past it was also called Grop della Ciappa.It is in a very wild environment of the Ligurian Alps and at times impervious of karst nature, a short distance from the ... |
 | Ellero Valley | Havis De Giorgio 1761 m | Rifugio Mondovì
5. 04. 2021 14:17:13
It was inaugurated in 1929 and dedicated to my city of Mondovì, the main town touched by the Ellero Torrent.After being used by partisans during the Second World War, in 1945 it was renovated and to the original name Rifugio Mondovì was added that of the Monregalese alpinist Havis De Giorgio, killed... |
 | Ellero Valley | Pian Marchisio 1634 m
10. 04. 2021 13:17:20
Footage taken during the ascent of the hike to Rifugio Mondovì - Havis De Giorgio from the previous video, on April 5, 2020.I decided to publish it because, in my opinion, the BEAUTIFUL view of Cima delle Saline is among the most beautiful in all the Alps of the province.... |
 | Pesio/Ellero Divide | Porta Sestrera 2225 m
20. 04. 2021 14:00:48
We return to orange and to the mountains closest to my home.This pass is also known as Passo di Lapassè, the toponym Sestrera derives from the Provençal term Sistre, which indicates clayey, flaking rock. It is located along the GTA route.... |
 | Varaita/Po Watershed. View from the summit | Cima di Crosa 2531 m
3. 05. 2021 14:50:03
It is a beautiful summit located at the height of Sampeyre from which one can have a very wide panorama of the surrounding area, extending to the Aosta Valley and to the Ligurian Alps. Also suitable for winter hikes with snowshoes and skis.... |
 | Maira Valley. View from the summit | Monte Eighier 2576 m
8. 05. 2021 15:27:25
The curious name probably means 'place inhabited by birds of prey', it is a MAGNIFICENT panoramic balcony where one can admire the giants of the Upper Maira Valley in the Chiappera area, one of the most isolated places in the province.... |
 | Italy/France Border. View from the summit | Monte Bertrand (Mont Bertrand) 2480 m
17. 05. 2021 15:10:20
Hike in Upper Tanaro Valley in the southernmost area of Piedmont, Briga Alta municipality.It is the highest summit of the Saccarello Chain, a section of the Ligurian Alps that starts from Colle dei Signori and descends south to the Ligurian Sea.... |
 | Gesso Valley | Lago di Lausetto 1788 m
23. 05. 2021 14:50:53
Unpublished hike for me.A very little-known place, I myself learned of its existence only a few months ago during the red zone, when I was studying routes for the future.This small body of water is located in a small isolated basin under Cima del Lausetto, north side, in the Natural Park of the Mari... |
 | Stura Valley | Laghi della Paur 2357 m
1. 06. 2021 14:30:47
They are two fairly well-known bodies of water located in a beautiful wild basin at the foot of the forbidding Cima di Valrossa, in the upper Vallone di Riofreddo, in Valle Stura.In the video, a portion of the larger lake is seen with Testa di Malinvern towering and reflecting in the water.... |
 | Gesso Valley | Chiotas Dam and Lake 1978 m
6. 06. 2021 15:15:08
It is an arch-gravity concrete dam with a maximum height of 130 m, base width of 37.5 m and crest length of 230 m.The resulting basin, Lago del Chiotas, has a maximum capacity of 27 million cubic meters.... |
 | Po Valley. View from the summit | Ghincia Pastour 2472 m
13. 06. 2021 16:25:19
The name literally means 'shepherd's gaze' and one understands why: from its rounded summit, located under the East face of Viso Mozzo, one enjoys a stunning view of the Monviso area and the Upper Po Valley down to the plain.... |
 | Ayas Valley. Aosta Valley. With Nicola Ansaldo and Mountainlover87 | Lago di Bringuez 2530 m
20. 06. 2021 09:43:13
Very pleasant hike in the valley with Nicola Ansaldo and Mountainlover87Nicola's channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIloRMHAqOKFR2CwFmpS9gAlberto's channel, Mountainlover87:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40tRMzNQ_ErR1M6NfX4hew... |
 | Pesio Valley. For Tonino | Rifugio Garelli 21970 m
24. 06. 2021 16:38:13
A little over a year ago, Antonino 'Tonino' Gastaldi passed away.My girlfriend's father did a lot for his valley, this was one of his favorite places where he gathered many memories, many shared with me.... |
 | Maira Valley. View from the summit | Tête de Cialancion 3019 m
26. 06. 2021 15:58:14
First 3000 of the 2021 season.Despite the French name, it is 100 meters from the border and entirely in Italian territory.The name derives from Occitan Chalancho meaning 'avalanche'.... |
 | Gesso Valley | Colle del Chiapous 2526 m
3. 07. 2021 19:13:19
Hike with mid-mountain guide Martha Consolino.This mountain pass is located at the end of the long and rugged Vallone di Lourousa and allows a connection to the Rifugio Genova area and the Chiotas Basin, it is a zone frequented by chamois and ibex.... |
 | Varaita/Maira Watershed. View from the summit. With Mountainlover87 | Monte Bellino 2 2942 m
12. 07. 2021 09:46:27
Return to this summit with Alberto, Mountainlover87 on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40tRMzNQ_ErR1M6NfX4hewPrevious hike on my channel to Bellino dated 29 July 2018:... |