Hiking Trails and Trips in Italy
Trips
Hiking - It doesn't matter that I've lost count of the many times I've reached the Rifugio E. Questa in the splendid Park of the Maritime Alps (Parco delle Alpi Marittime). It's always a great experience which this time I could share with a decently sized group of 13 participants, from 7 different countries, from the Torino CouchSurfers' Group. A wonderful occasion to take advantage of perfect weather and daylight galore next...
Hiking - A day hike in the Chiusella Valley (Valchiusella) is a good opportunity to see fascinating rock art engravings dating back to the prehistoric age. Many sites are signposted with large white panels along the trail, others - possibly better preserved - are otherwise scattered around but difficult to find without an expert guide.The hike is also an occasion to see an abandoned but well preserved typical alpine township with stone...
Hiking - Riserva naturale dei Monti Pelati ("Barren Mounts"). The CAI #751 ridge trail develops across this natural reserve which embraces a geological anomaly. Rocks here are different from those of nearby areas and are rich in magnesium carbonate, its whitish substance can be spotted in several points. The mineral prevents most vegetation from taking root giving this ridge a very particular look and a distinct atmosphere. Shouldn't the eye fall on...
Hiking - Superga. The hill dominating Torino from east has an extensive network of marked trails to be discovered for quiet hikes. This track goes through the Meisino Park - along the Po River - and the woods of the Superga Hill Park (trails No. 29 and 27).The foggy day gave way to a surreal view of the Basilica upon arrival there, with fog timely, gradually vanishing before our eyes to reveal...
Hiking - Clockwise day trip through Rifugio Salvin. Way up via a combination of different hiking trails, last of which is No.. 408 near the Rifugio. Way down via a gravel road (open to motor traffic). Rifugio Salvin is a privately owned "Agriturismo" (Farmstay) serving fine homemade food such as fresh pasta, polenta, bread, baked pies and various types of cheese. All strictly homemade on site, goat and cow cheeses from the...
Hiking - Short day hike to reach Rifugio Bagnour in about 70 minutes - 500 m (1,640 ft) of elevation change - at moderate pace, return via Lago Secco on the way back. The hike develops through the protected area of the Bosco dell'Aleve'. It hosts the largest pure forest of cembro pinetree (Pinus Cembra) in Italy and some specimen are one thousand years old.
Hiking - Monte Bracco is an isolated mountain in the Po Valley and a good hiking and rock climbing site. Perfect for spring and fall visits, I would otherwise avoid hottest summer months - namely July and August.This track leads to Rifugio Mulatero, a small unmanned mountain cabin which is always open and a convenient spot for a dry packed lunch in case of bad weather. Awesome panorama from this point. The...
Hiking - Easy, relaxed hike on a beautiful sunny day. Good spot to consume a packed lunch, reaching Alpe Bellono requires a very moderate exercise.
Hiking - Balma Boves is an historical protected site located on the southern slope of Monte Bracco in the Po Valley. It\\\'s a group of houses built in mid XVIII century and abandoned in 1950. The peculiarity of this site is that the premises lay under a natural ledge, almost a cave, that protects from precipitation and wind. Two main households including the stable, the cellar and the oven. A waterfall and a funneled stream...
Hiking - Rifugio Amprimo. This track shows both the drive from Torino to the parking and the easy hike - less than 30 minutes - to destination. The Orsiera Park is named after the homonym mountain separating the Susa and Chisone valleys. The hike is very moderate as of length and elevation change, therefore suitable for hikers of all ages as it leads to Rifugio Amprimo where food is available all year round - except in...
