The trip

LEVEL **

Average level
Average positive altitude difference: 900 m per day
Maximum altitude difference: 1100 m
Average duration of stages: 4.5 to 6 hours per day
Altitude of accommodation: 1500 m
Nature of the terrain: on trails and varied easy medium mountain terrain.

This trip requires you to be in good general shape. To prepare, we recommend regular walking, jogging, cycling or another sport. Your physical preparation will make your stay easier and help you enjoy it all the more.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: levels of difficulty

This trip is organised in collaboration with our local partners, who are as committed as we are to offering you an authentic holiday.

ROAD BOOK

Your roadbook will be sent to you by post on receipt of payment of the balance for your stay. It includes :

- A route book,
- A set of IGN maps,
- A route map with a list of accommodation,
- Access to the digital application that you can download onto your smartphone.

For all bookings made less than 3 weeks before departure, paper travel documents cannot be sent. Only the digital version will be made available.

INTERNAL TRANSFERS

Transfers are made with your personal vehicle.

ACCOMODATION

As accommodation capacity is limited in the Val Maira, we may have to change the order of the stages in order to offer you ‘the best’ accommodation, subject to availability.

Chiappera : Locanda la Scuola chez Stéfano or Locanda Provençale
Ponte Maira: lL Locanda Mistral
Marmora: Locanda Lou Pitavin at Marco's or Locanda Marmu
Elva: La Locanda d'Elva

Two types of accommodation are available (each of the above structures offers 2 types of accommodation):

CLASSIC: a ‘refugio’ section (gite and refuge-type shared rooms, bed linen and towels not provided)
COMFORT: a ‘Locanda’ section (hotel service with typical, refined rooms, private bathroom facilities, linen provided).

MEALS

Breakfasts and dinners are provided in each accommodation.The cuisine is extremely tasty, hearty and typical of this valley. Most of the meals are prepared with produce from the valley's farms, and the breakfasts are full, often savoury and sweet.
Picnics are not included. Possibility to refuel in small local shops.

Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking.
We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.

Practical information

ACCESS TO THE START POINT

The start of your trek is in the village of Chiappera, 12021 Acceglio (province of Coni Italy). GPS coordinates: 44.49254N 6.92294E.
You can deposit your luggage in your accommodation, the contact details will be sent to you with the travel file.

BY TRAIN
Turin station (Italy) or SNCFstation Briançon (France) + car rental

BY CAR
Four main accesses: Fréjus Tunnel, Montgenèvre Pass, Agnel Pass or Larche Pass

BY PLANE
Turin Airport (Italy) + car rental

END OF THE STAY

End of the stay in early afternoon in Marmora.

INSURANCE

In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Under no circumstances, we can replace your personal civil liability.
The repatriation insurance EUROP ASSISTANCE that we offer is dedicated to French speaking people living in Europe. If it is not your case, we advise you to subscribe to another travel insurance which will cover you in case of injury and repatriation during your trek.

If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.

Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.

CONTACT US

If you are late please let us know as soon as possible : +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

• Walking trousers
• Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case!)
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
• Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
• Pair of gloves and a warm hat
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
• 1 change of clothes for the evening
• A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

• Toilet bag
• Quick drying towel
• Sunglasses and sun cream
• Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches
• Plastic cup for coffee
• Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
• Survival blanket
• Head torch or hand torch
• Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase if your are in refuge version
• Two adjustable and highly walking poles 
• Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.