


CATEGORY
Mountaineering
DIFFICULTY
Easy to Moderate
ELEVATION GAIN
1200
DURATION
2 days
SEASON
Summer
LOCATION
Mount Viso
Overview
Monviso, the highest peak in the Cottian Alps, is rightly known as the King of Stone. The climb is a significant undertaking with a substantial altitude gain, featuring exposed passages on rocky terrain that can be successfully tackled with good physical preparation. Every single moment of the ascent is enchanting, thanks to the magnificent natural environment and the constantly changing scenery, which opens up more and more over the entire plains of southern Piedmont and the whole Alpine arc.
Period: From June to September
Programme
DAY ONE:
We meet at Pian del Re and begin our ascent towards the Quintino Sella Refuge. The trail leads us through majestic and serene landscapes, reaching the refuge in about 2-3 hours. Here we will stop for dinner and an overnight stay.
DAY TWO:
We set off at dawn, by 5:00 am, to tackle the climb up the Stone King (Monviso). We will ascend along a varied route, featuring rocky sections up to grade II+, fully immersed in one of the most captivating environments of the Cottian Alps. We expect to return to the refuge by around 3:00 pm.
Elevation gain: approx. 1200 m
Difficulty: rocky sections up to grade II+
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT: fit hikers capable of tackling an elevation gain of around 1000 m in 5 hours of uphill walking on rocky terrain, plus an equal number of hours for the descent (as well as the return hike from the refuge back to the car)
1 Participant
€900
Per person
2 Hikers
€450
Per person
3 Participants
€300
Per person
The price includes:
Guiding by a UIAGM professional mountain guide
Harness and crampons.
The price does NOT include:
Ski lifts and cable cars
Half-board accommodation for clients and the guide in the mountain hut.

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