HIGH MOUNTAIN TREKKING
The Tour of Bessanese is a high mountain trekking that always remains above 2200 m above sea level, exceeding 3000 – 3200 m on the border between France and Italy (Graie Alps). The environment is varied, among alpine meadows, lakes, and glacial moraines with views of the last glaciers, unfortunately in substantial melting. Overnight stays are planned at the alpine refuges along the route.
This summer’s proposal includes one first day of approaching in which we will reach the Cibrario refuge. We will then enter the actual Tour of Bessanese, stopping at the Avèrole refuge on the second day and at the Gastaldi refuge on the third. On the fourth day, we will leave the route of the Tour of Bessanese at a certain point to divert towards the lakes of Crotas and Bessanetto. Then take the Mangioire pass (2765 m) and go down the green Saulera valley to the Pian della Mussa (Balme). We will then have a free shuttle to reach the starting point and retrieve our cars.
Info and reservations: info@lanzotrekking.it, +39 353 437 1011
DAY 1
Starting point: Usseglio (TO), frazione Margone (1410 m)
Arrival: rifugio Cibrario (2617 m)
Elevation difference: 1200 m
Estimated time of walk: 4 hours + breaks
Fitness level: difficult for fit and healthy walkers
Difficulty of terrain: mountain footpath (E)
DAY 2
Starting point: rifugio Cibrario (2617 m)
Arrival: rifugio Avèrole (2210 m)
Maximum altitude: colle Autaret (3077 m)
Length: 15 Km
Elevation difference: 900 m. positive, 1300 m. negative
Estimated time of walk: 6-7 hours + breaks
Fitness level: difficult for fit and healthy walkers
Difficulty of terrain: mountain footpath (EE)
DAY 3
Starting point: rifugio Avèrole (2210 m)
Arrival: rifugio Gastaldi (2659 m)
Elevation difference: 1100 m. positive e 650 m. negative
Length: 9 Km
Estimated time of walk: 5-6 hours + breaks
Fitness level: difficult for fit and healthy walkers
Difficulty of terrain: mountain footpath (EE)
DAY 4
Starting point: rifugio Gastaldi (2659 m)
Arrival: Pian della Mussa (1780 m)
Maximum altitude: 2802 m
Elevation difference: 550 m. positive, 1200 m. negative
Estimated time of walk: 6 hours + breaks
Fitness level: difficult for fit and healthy walkers
Difficulty of terrain: mountain footpath (E)