Lanzo Valleys Trek – The Forgotten Alps

5 days 4 nights
Italy
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Roberto C.
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Difficulty
Challenging
Comfort
Basic
Group size
2-6 tourists,
over 14 y.o.

The Wild Northern Piedmont Hike takes you into a truly remote and off-the-beaten-track region of the Italian Alps. Set in Val Sermenza, a hidden side valley of the Sesia Valley, this hike passes through tiny Walser villages with only 6–50 inhabitants, offering a rare peaceful alpine experience.

The mountains of Northern Piedmont are rugged, yet the terrain is manageable for those with a spirit of adventure. This loop trail explores charming villages like Rima and Carcoforo and crosses alpine meadows, forests, and rocky ridges, all under the gaze of the towering Monte Rosa massif.

Cultural highlights include the Walser heritage, showcasing how nomadic settlers thrived in extreme conditions at altitudes above 2200 meters. This hike also offers access to nearby points of interest, like the Sacro Monte di Varallo, blending culture, history, and nature in one memorable experience.

from
$635
per tourist for 5 days
Departing from
Piedmont, Turin
This tour is booked individually on request
Any dates between 1 Mar and 1 Dec are available. Сlick to book or contact tour provider.
Number of individuals
2-6 tourists, over 14 y.o.
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Roberto C. is the provider of this trip
The provider speaks: English, Spanish, Italian
I am Roberto, I was born in 1985 and I am an Hiking Guide from 2010, funded my company in 2012. I am a Telecommunications Engineer and I could definitively switch my carrer to Hiking guide in 2015. It was the best day of my life as I found also Love in that day: 9th of April will be always my personal National Holiday! I travelled the World and I love cultural differences. I love my job which is a mix of Nature, Beauty and shared experience: my passions all togheter.

Tour highlights

Hidden Alpine Villages
Explore Rima and Carcoforo, remote Walser settlements with centuries of unique culture.
Wild and Untouched Nature
Hike through forests, alpine meadows, and rocky landscapes far from crowds.
Wildlife Encounters
Spot marmots and chamois, enjoying the park’s natural harmony.

Route details

Day 1
Usseglio (1251m) → Gandolfo (2301m)

4–5 hours – 5 km
Elevation gain: +1200 m Elevation loss: –300 m

A steep but scenic start through pine forests and rocky slopes, leading to the open meadows around Gandolfo.
Night in a basic unguarded hut, surrounded by total silence and starry skies.

Day 2
Gandolfo (2301m) → Molino (2220m)
Day 3
Molino (2220m) → Soardi (2297m)
Day 4
Soardi (2297m) → Rifugio Daviso (2280m)
Day 5
Rifugio Daviso (2280m) → Forno Alpi Graie (1219m)
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape
Tour provider's comments

4/5 (hard)

Accommodation

Comfort
Basic
Camp Site
4 nights
3 nights
Unguarded Hut (Bivacco)

The Unguarded Hut is the more adventurous and suggestive option. It’s like a small one-room house in the middle of the mountains, usually located at more than 2,500 meters (about 8,000 feet). Moreover, it’s the cheapest option, so if you are hiking alone or want to limit costs, this will be the best choice. Most of the experienced trekkers who come with me, as well as young people on their first mountain adventure, often choose this option. It can also be a very nice experience for children, especially for a single night.

Sleeping in an unguarded hut is a bit like comfortable camping, but with the big advantage that all unguarded huts (bivacchi in Italian) have beds, blankets, and pillows. They usually also have a table where you can sit, play cards, and eat together.

In the unguarded hut, there is no toilet or shower, and you’ll need to bring your own sleeping bag. The food is usually cooked by me, but I’ll need your help to carry it up, as nothing is sold up there.

1 night
Guarded Hut / Mountain Lodge (Rifugio)

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Group meeting place
Piedmont, Turin
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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route
You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on
  • the forecasts for this season
  • the statistics from previous years’ trips

Conditions

Included
  • Hiking Guide
  • Transportation from Torino till the Mountain area and back (free service)
  • Overnight stay (directly at the shelter)
  • One meal per day (directly at the shelter)
  • Suggestions for the organization of your trip (free service)
Extras
  • Other meals
  • Air ticket till Torino

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Backpack (30-50 liters) – Rent Possible
  • Hiking Boots – Rent Possible
  • Light Sleeping bag – Rent Possible
  • 1 t-shirt per day
  • 1 fleece
  • 1 jacket against cold
  • 1 jacket against rain
  • 2 extra socks
  • 1 comfortable trousers
  • 1 shorts
  • 1 water bottle
  • Hat and gloves
  • Suncream
  • Sun glasses
  • Spirit of Adventure!
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  • Any dates on request during the season
    1 Mar – 1 Dec
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