Rifugio Genova-Figari – Lake Chiotas loop from Rifugio Genova-Figari

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Rifugio Genova-Figari – Lake Chiotas loop from Rifugio Genova-Figari

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Rifugio Genova-Figari – Lake Chiotas loop from Rifugio Genova-Figari

07:54

17.1km

1,160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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8 m

Rifugio Genova-Figari

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Rifugio Genova-Figari, at 2,015 m, is located in the Maritime Alps, at the foot of Monte Argentera. Open in the summer, it offers overnight stays and a restaurant with …

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49 m

Wildlife Observation: Ibex, Chamois, and Marmots

Highlight • Viewpoint

artificial but undoubtedly beautiful to look at

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796 m

An artificial lake built in the late 1970s, with two dams, used for the production of electricity. It is really beautiful, enclosed by mountains with the Genova refuge clearly visible in the distance.

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3.83 km

Ruins with View of Lago del Claus

Highlight • Historical Site

8.38 km

Piano del Praiet

Highlight • Natural

Wide plateau leading to Colle di Finestra

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8.47 km

Rifugio Soria Ellena

Highlight • Mountain Hut

8.81 km

Rifugio Soria Ellena

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The refuge has been recently renovated, has a dining room on the ground floor, a beautiful terrace with tables and bedrooms on the upper floors. We stayed overnight in tents …

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13.2 km

Colle delle Fenestrelle

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Colle delle Fenestrelle is located below Punta Fenestrelle and is the passage point to reach the Rifugio Soria-Ellena on the opposite side. From here, you can enjoy an excellent panorama of the surrounding mountains.

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