Giro del Monviso

The Gran Tour del Monviso allows you to expand the boundaries of the classic Giro del Monviso. It takes you through remote valleys and imposing peaks, through Val Pellice and the high Po, Varaita and Queyras valleys, in a succession of breathtaking scenery.



Starting from the Barbara Lowrie refuge (or

The three-day Giro del Monviso follows the route taken by the Scotsman James David Forbes in 1839. It is a concentration of history and beauty: along the path you encounter numerous alpine lakes, with ever-changing shapes and colors; you enter the heart of the mountain by crossing the Buco di Viso, the

The variant of the Gran Tour of Monviso is the ideal alternative for those who have already completed the ring between the Po, Varaita, Queyras valleys and want to discover the Pellice Valley, without giving up the views of Monviso. The route follows the path of the historic trail running race “La Tre

The Giro del Monviso in nine days is the most complete itinerary to enjoy an active holiday on the slopes of the King of Stone.



This route touches all the refuges of Monviso, where you can experience simple and authentic hospitality. Monviso accompanies you along the way as you pass through environments

It's dawn on the last stage of the Giro del Monviso, today the ring closes, so backpack on your shoulders and off you go!



The day begins with the climb to the Vallanta pass, an important pass because it establishes the border between Italy and France. From up here it seems like you can touch Monviso with

Say hello to the welcoming Quintino Sella refuge and warm up your leg muscles by climbing first to the Gallarino pass and then to the San Chiaffredo pass. During the ascent the environment around you becomes increasingly rocky and it is not difficult to spot groups of ibex. Keep your eyes peeled, because

The first stage of the three-day Giro del Monviso starts from Pian del Re, an iconic place, because the Po river, the longest in Italy, originates here. Lace up your boots, put on your backpack and reach its source.



The day is marked by a succession of enchanting bodies of water, the first being Lake