カステルデルフィーノの天然記念物・トップ20

Beautiful and famous lake easily reachable from Pian del Re and Regina.

I visited it on a rainy day, with poor visibility, but despite everything it turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. It is a spectacle of nature.

Fermo Cuncunà in Occitan means "crouching woman" and, to be called this, it is precisely the set of rocks that form the profile of a crouched female figure. Not only this surprising play of perspectives particularly evident on the road of the Vallone di Elva. Here, you can enjoy an enchanting view of the Bettone, Chersogno, Marchisa, Pelvo and Monviso mountains. While under the rock, if you don't suffer from vertigo, you can admire the overhang on the Vallone di Elva.

The first structure of the Pian del Re refuge hotel was built by the Municipality of Crissolo in 1874 to accommodate mountaineers intent on climbing the Normal route of Monviso. In 1909 it became privately owned and management passed to the Perotti family, a historic dynasty of mountain guides of Monviso. Numerous paths start from here, both for day trips and for multi-day treks, such as the Giro del Monviso, or mountaineering itineraries, including the Normal route of Monviso. The refuge is open every day from the beginning of June to the end of September and offers 30 beds, in addition to a bar and restaurant service. For more information, visit the website: https://www.rifugiopiandelre.it.

Overlooking rock in the municipality of Elva a few steps from the San Giovanni hill and easily accessible because it is located about ten minutes from the road to Elva. If you want, you can join the excursion to Mount Bettone, clearly visible from the fremo. Being positioned obliquely upwards, there is little sense of dizziness, just don't look too far below

This rocky tongue suspended in the void is famous for its resemblance to the majestic fjords of Norway. Her name, "crouching woman" in Occitan, describes the figure that can be admired from the Elva valley. Enjoy the rocky terrain before Fremo Cuncunà, perfect for running.

Iconic point of passage to go up to Pian del Re, ideal for a stop with refreshment in the extraordinary Alpine scenery of Monviso.

Thrilling view of the valley!