Monviso Ski Touring: The Legendary Tour Around the King of Stone

Experience the magic of Monviso Ski Touring, a legendary adventure around the King of Stone. Enjoy 360° views over the Western Alps during this exciting ski mountaineering itinerary. This Monviso Ski Touring route requires adaptability and a spirit of adventure, as we camp under the stars to fully embrace the mountain experience.

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4 Days
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Mar - Apr
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THE PROGRAM:

This route requires a good adaptability because we will spend some of the nights in unattended winter huts and we will need to bring our own food.

How to approach the Monviso Ski Touring: The Legendary Tour Around the King of Stone


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Monviso Ski Touring: The Legendary Tour Around the King of Stone GROUP DEPARTURES

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THE RATE INCLUDES

  • the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
  • liability insurance

THE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €12 per person for 7 days
  • tickets for lift facilities
  • the Mountain Guide’s expenses (lifts, transfers, meals and accommodation) to be covered by participants
  • transfers, meals and accommodation

LIVE THE ADVENTURE, SHARE THE EXPERIENCE

We believe that adventure is the soul of life. Our mission is to inspire people to be able to overcome their limits. Such as the spirit created between rope partners, we believe in the value of sharing experiences and emotions

LIVE THE ADVENTURE

We believe that adventure is the soul of life. Our mission is to inspire people to be able to overcome their limits.

SHARE THE EXPERIENCE

Such as the spirit created between rope partners, we believe in the value of sharing experiences and emotions

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Monviso Ski Touring: The Legendary Tour Around the King of Stone ASCENT DAY BY DAY

Difference in altitude: 1,300 m
Descent gain: 380 m
Meeting point: meeting in Crissolo (CN) for the equipment check and briefing. Transfer by car to Pian della Regina (Crissolo).

From Pian della Regina (1,714 m), wide slopes and valleys lead to the Colle di Viso. If you wish, you can go on to the top of the Viso Mozzo (3,019 m) and finally go down to the Alpetto hut (2,268  m).

Difference in altitude: 1,100 m
Descent gain: 1,000 m

From the Alpetto hut, wide slopes overlooked by the Monviso (2,727 m) take us first to the Gallarino Pass (2,727 m) and then to the S. Chiaffredo Pass (2,764 m). From here we can climb up to the Malta Peak (2,995 m) or continue down the Valley of the Giargiatte up to the Grange. Here, we continue until we reach the unguarded Vallanta hut (2,450 m).

Difference in altitude: 600 m
Descent gain: 600 m

We set off towards Colle Losetta before reaching the scenic Losetta Peak (3,054 m). From there we go down to the Refuge du Viso (2,460 m) on French territory where we have dinner and stay the night.

Difference in altitude: 650 m
Descent gain: 1.400 m

From Refuge du Viso we climb to Colle Sellière (2,851 m) where we traverse towards the Luisas Pass (3,019 m) and then climb on the classical and scenic Monte Meidassa (3,105 m). From here with a downhill, we reach the Pian della Regina (1,714 m) where we can enjoy a very good typical meal.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

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Avalanche Transceiver + shovel + probe (mandatory)
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ski mountaineering skis + poles
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ski skins
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ski mountaineering boots
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NOTES

  • It is crucial that participants follow all instructions provided by the mountain guides before and during the activities, and that they accept any changes made to the programme in order to guarantee their safety.
  • Fees for lift facilities, transfers and mountain lodges are subject to changes established and applied by the respective owners without any liability attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.
  • The rates listed in the “The rate does not include” section are to be considered merely indicative and are therefore subject to changes.
  • PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides reserves the right to change any route or activity programme based on conditions (weather, accessibility, refuge) and participants’ fitness level.
  • The dates indicated for the activities may change due to weather, snow, or soil conditions, etc. In addition, they depend on the date of opening/closing of the lift facilities, which are established seasonally/yearly by the managing entities of the same and, therefore, are not in any way attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.