Alpi Marittime most beautiful climbs
The Alpi Marittime, an island of granite throughout the south-western part of the Alpine chain, with its rugged and wild mountains form a large mosaic of lakes, meadows and spiers.
We are in the heart of the park of the Alpi Marittime-Mercantour where panoramic views, places rich in fauna, a sought-after flora has become very fascinating … “king’s places” … holidays, literally where Savoia royal family usually spent their vacations.
A dense network of paved paths and mule tracks interspersed with alpine refuges signal to discover even the most remote corners where tranquility and beauty mix in harmony.
The climbing possibilities in the Gesso valley are many and you will surely be surprised by the excellent quality of the gneiss which in some areas take on more granitic characteristics. The Corno Stella, an imposing 500m high rock, is the absolute protagonist and is the master in this surreal scenario, to say the least.
Activities
Climbing
Number of participants
4
Prices
€2420 for 2 persons
€2150 for 1 person
Alpine Guide Half-board to be divided among participants
Activity duration
5 days / 4 nights
Informations:
Day 1
transfer by car to Terme di Valdieri.
3 hours trekking in the valley of Lourousa where you reach the Morelli Buzzi refuge.
Afternoon climbing on the Oriol peak. (Itinerary to be evaluated according to the participants). Overnight in refuge
Day 2
Argentera alpine traversefrom north to south. Possibility of climbing on the southern slope. (Itinerary to be evaluated according to the participants).
Descent along the normal route of the south of the Argentera. Overnight at the Remondino refuge.
Day 3
Climbing on the west of Nasta. (Itinerary to be evaluated according to the participants).
Transfer to the Bozzano refuge in the afternoon where you will spend the night.
Day 4
Climbing on the west face of the Corno Stella. (Itinerary to be agreed with the participants).
In the afternoon descent to Terme and ascent to the Pian del Valasco where you will spend the night.
Day 5
Climbing on Cima di Valcuca. (Itinerary to be agreed with the participants).
Return to Terme in the evening and then to the cars.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Medium mountain boots, harness, helmet, magnesite shoes, double rope equipment (longe, self-locking device, descender, 2 ring-shaped carabiners). Mountain clothing including long-sleeved thermal shirt, mountaineering pants, gore-tex shell, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen. Technical equipment can be rented.
TYPE
Climbing mountaineering – Difficulty D-TD (difficult-very difficult).
The proposed program provides that every day there is a walking transfer and a climbing route of at least 200 m of length. (Upon request, it is possible to do longer itineraries than those proposed. Everything will be planned from time to time in the daily briefing). The minimum grade required on the crag is 5b. (On demand, possibility of higher difficulty routes than requested. Everything will be planned from time to time in the daily briefing).
ELEVATION GAIN
1 day: 1200 m on foot
200 m climbing
2nd day: 800 m on foot
200 m climbing
Day 3: 800 m on foot
200 m climbing
Day 4: 500m on foot
200 climbing
5th day: 300m on foot
200 climbing
WHERE
Piedmont – Maritime Alps – Gesso Valley
PREVALENT EXPOSITION
None
DURATION
5 days with 4 nights in a refuge
RECOMMENDED PERIOD
June September
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
From 1 to 2 for each Alpine Guide
LEVEL REQUIRED
Excellent physical training for a daily activity of more than 6-8 hours
Medium-high mountaineering level (min.5b)
ACCOMPANYING PROFESSIONAL
IFMGA-certified Alpine Guide
Guiding by Alpine Guide for the entire duration of the program.
Transfer from meeting point to starting point and return.
Overnight with half-board at the refuge
Travel to meeting point
Overnight and half-board for Alpine guide to be divided among the participants
Personal extras
Everything not indicated in the ‘Included’ section