8-day Val Maira Walking Holiday

Arrive in the village of San Michele Prazzo at 1370m altitude and take some time to visit the beautifully painted Parish Church. You will be picked up from the bus stop and transferred to the first accommodation.

Today's walk is on the southern slopes above San Michele and follows part of the "Lou Viol Dal Genestè". This circular route takes you into contach with nature, from forests of larch and spruce to grasslands and rocky crags, and Genestè (growing broom). Along the trail it's easy to spot a variety wildlife native to the area.

Challenge: 4 hours, 10 km / 6 mi, 564m ascent, 592m descent

A challenging hike high above the valley with beautiful views. The walk goes through woods and meadows and you will encounter only a few tiny hamlets. Arrive at the accommodation in Acceglio and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this place.

Challenge: 7 hours, 17 km / 10,5 mi, 1046m ascent, 986m descent

A short morning transfer will lead you to Chiappera, the last restored village of Val Maira at 1620m altitude, where the day's walk starts. The village has a bar and a beautiful church with frescoes. The initial climb to the striking Rocca Provenzale is tough, but after Colle Greguri (2309m) it becomes leisurely walk back to Chiappera, where you will be picked up and taken back to the accommodation.

Challenge: 4 hours, 10 km / 6 mi, 906m ascent, 723m descent

Another short transfer in the morning will lead you this time to Sorgente Maira where today's walk on the Sentiero Frassati starts. This itinerary goes past a few smaller and larger mountain lakes, such as the deep blue Lago Apzoi at 2300m altitude, as well as a series of bunkers that Mussolini had built on the border with France. At the end of the walk you will be picked up and taken back to the accommodation.

Challenge: 6 hours, 13 - 16km / 8 - 10 mi, 945m ascent, 932m descent

Today you leave Ponte Maira for the tiny mountain village of Viviere, located in the cool and more forested northern slope of the Val Maira. A long climb brings you to the Colle Ciarbonet (2206m), then you start descending to Viviere where you will be staying in a cozy welcoming hut.

Challenge: 5 hours, 9 km / 5,5 mi, 603m ascent, 509m descent

This final stage takes you up to Colle Oserot. This is a very nice walk along steep limestone cliffs and green meadows with great panoramic views. You can also make a small trip to Rifugio Gardetta situatd on the Plateau Gardetta

Challenge: 5 hours, 13 km / 8 mi, 1007m ascent, 876m descent

The trip and our services end after breakfast, unless you have booked other nights of services with us. From Viviere you will be brought to the bus stop in Acceglio.