Maritime Alps Hidden Gem Trek

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

Venture into the Maritime Alps Natural Park, a hidden treasure of southern Piedmont bordering France and the Mercantour National Park. This 3-day medium-level trek unfolds across rugged granite peaks, serene lakes, and vast meadows, offering one of the most authentic wilderness experiences in Italy. Though lower in altitude than northern Alpine regions, the area’s Argentera Peak (3200 m) dominates a landscape of towering cliffs and sparkling alpine waters. The route includes overnights in two charming mountain refuges — Rifugio Questa and Rifugio Elena — surrounded by silence and starry skies. Wildlife thrives here: chamois, marmots, ibex, and even wolves may cross your path. After your trek, unwind at the Thermal Spa of Valdieri or visit Entracque’s Wolf Centre. This off-the-beaten-path adventure perfectly blends Alpine solitude, scenic grandeur, and Mediterranean charm.

from
$577
per tourist for 3 days
Departing from
Piedmont, Turin
This tour is booked individually on request
Any dates between 1 Mar and 1 Oct 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 Paradise
Discover one of Italy’s most untouched and least crowded mountain regions.
Scenic Diversity
From rocky peaks to shimmering lakes, every step offers new natural beauty.
Rich Wildlife
Home to wolves, ibex, marmots, and eagles—a paradise for nature lovers.

Route details

Day 1
Valasco (1385 m) → Rifugio Questa (2402 m)

Start from Valasco Valley, surrounded by forests and rocky peaks, and ascend toward Rifugio Questa. The climb rewards you with expansive views of turquoise alpine lakes and the rugged beauty of the Maritime Alps. Spend the night in a warm, scenic mountain hut nestled above the treeline.

Day 2
Rifugio Questa → Rifugio Elena (1850 m)
Day 3
Rifugio Elena → Valasco (1385 m)
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape
Tour provider's comments

Difficulty 3/5 (medium)

Accommodation

Comfort
Basic
Camp Site
2 nights
1 night
Unguarded Hut (Bivacco)

The Unguarded Hut is the more suggestive option. It is like a small one room house in the middle of the mountains, usually at more than 2500 meters(8000 feets). Moreover is the cheapes one so if you are alone in planning the hike or you want to limit the costs this will be the best options. Most of the experienced trekkers coming with me or the young guys at the first experience choose this option. Also for children can be a very nice option for a single night. Sleeping in an unguarded hut is a bit like doing a comfortable camping but with the big advantage that all the unguarded hut(bivacco in Italian) have beds, blankets and pillows. Usually they have also a table where to sit, pllay card and eat.

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

There are different kind of Unguarded hut and actually depending on the season not every hut is reachable. Between November and April most of the huts are fully covered by snow.

1 night
Guarded Hut / Mountain Lodge (Rifugio)

Tickets to group meeting place

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
  • Trasportation from Torino till the Mountain area and back (free service)
  • Overnight staying (directly to the shelter)
  • One meal per day (home made dinner at unguarded huts)
  • Suggestions for the organization of your trip (free service)
Extras
  • Other Meals
  • Air ticket till Torino

Difficulty and duration of the hike can be changed and accomodation in bed and breakfast or hotel can be arranged.

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 trouser
  • 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 Oct
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