Alpine Logistics

6 days

Starting from the pre-alps this beautiful walk takes you through spruce forests, across wildflower meadows and over mountain cols. The journey ends amongst the lakes and high rocky plateau of Mont Avic Natural Park, which has a rare and endemic flora thanks to the abundance of water in the upper part of its basin and the underlying geology. There is also an abundance of unusual fauna, such as nutcrackers, woodpeckers, bearded vultures, golden eagles and rare dragon flies.

• Day 1 - We follow the Chiusella river to its source at Bocca delle Oche (2415m) and descend into the neighbouring valley of Piamprato. 14Km 700m 1200m
• Day 2 - Today we cross into Gran Paradiso National Park, walking initially through forest and then up through alpine pastures to Colle della Borra (2578m). Overnight in Rifugio San Besso. 6Km 550m 1000m
• Day 3 - A steep and rewarding ascent upto Col d’Arietta (2939m) followed by a descent to Rifugio Sogno di Berdze. 11Km 400m 900m
• Day 4 - A brief ascent to Col Finestra di Champorcher (2828m) brings us to the lakes and meadows at the head of the peaceful Champorcher valley. Overnight in Rifugio Dondena. 10Km 600m 300m
• Day 5 - A very pleasant and gradual ascent to Col du Lac Blanc (2309m) and into Mont Avic Natural Park. This high level plateau is covered in glacially carved granite bedrock, giving rise to an unusual and rare flora as well as a multitude of lakes. Overnight in Rifugio Barbustel. 9Km 200m 200m
• Day 6 - Descent via the beautiful Lago Serva (1801m) to the hamlet of Volla. 8Km 900m 0m

Dates

Departures on demand for existing groups (6 people).

Set departure dates:

• 21-26 May
• 18-23 June
• 23-28 July
• 20-25 August
• 24-29 September

Please book no less than one month in advance.

Prices

These vary according to season; those below are approximate. If you let us know your requirements we can provide you with an exact figure (contact us). Prices include guide, half-board accommodation and all transport during the trip (including to and from the airport): 740 Euros.

How to get here

Turin is the closest airport.

We will pick you up from the airport the day before your trip starts and take you to your accommodation. We will take you back to the airport the day after the trip ends. Of course if you wish to stay longer independently we can arrange an extended stay and airport transfer at a later date.