Susa Valley Balcony Route

5 days 4 nights
Italy
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Roberto C.
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Difficulty
Moderate
Comfort
Basic
Group size
2-6 tourists,
over 10 y.o.

The Balcony Trail of Susa Valley is one of the most pleasant and varied walking holidays in the Italian Alps.
Recently restored and fully marked by the Piedmont Region and the Italian Alpine Club (CAI), it offers a continuous network of clear, safe trails that connect small mountain hamlets, alpine huts, and scenic lookouts.

Running along the upper slopes of the Susa Valley, the Balcony Trail provides long but gentle stages, following a contour line with minimal steep climbs. Unlike most alpine treks that demand 700-1000 m of ascent per day, this itinerary offers easy walking through forests, pastures, and small alpine lakes, making it suitable for everyone — even beginners and families.

This trail also holds a strong cultural and historical identity. Along the way, we can visit impressive military fortifications such as Exilles Fort and the Sacra di San Michele, as well as smaller alpine chapels and remnants of old border defenses.

The Balcony Trail captures the Dolce Vita of the Italian Alps — walking at a relaxed pace, surrounded by open landscapes, alpine flowers, and the ever-present Chaberton Peak (3100 m) towering on the horizon.

from
$750
per tourist for 5 days
Departing from
Piedmont, Turin
This tour is booked individually on request
Any dates between 1 Jun and 1 Sep are available. Сlick to book or contact tour provider.
Number of individuals
2-6 tourists, over 10 y.o.
Only in the Hiking Trekking Club
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Photo Roberto C.
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

Gentle Alpine Adventure
Long, scenic walks with minimal elevation gain, ideal for beginners and families.
The Alpe Veglia
Forests, Meadows and Lakes
Experience the diverse natural beauty of the Susa Valley, from larch forests to quiet alpine lakes.
Alta Valsesia Natural Park
Panoramic Views
Constant vistas of the Chaberton and French border peaks, following the ridge that overlooks the entire valley.

Route details

Day 1
Guido Rey (1817 m) → Rifugio La Chardouse (1650 m)

3–4 hours – 5 km
Elevation gain: +600 m Elevation loss: –800 m

A forest path leads you to the first scenic terrace of the Balcony Trail, with views over the lower Susa Valley. Arrival at Rifugio La Chardouse, surrounded by pastures and alpine pines.

Day 2
Rifugio La Chardouse → Fenils (1300 m)
Day 3
Fenils → Baita Gimont (2035 m)
Day 4
Baita Gimont → Capanna Mautino (2110 m)
Day 5
Capanna Mautino → Thures (1650 m)
Difficulty
Moderate
Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity
Tour provider's comments

2/5 (easy)

Accommodation

Comfort
Basic
Camp Site
4 nights
4 nights
Guarded Hut / Mountain Lodge (Rifugio)

This is what in Italian is called Rifugio. In English you might call it Lodge or Mountain Shelter. Rifugio, like a Bivacco, is in the middle of the mountains and you can enjoy the night in the Italian Alps with a bit more of comfort as you will not need to bring any food as they serve dinner and breakfast, there is light, toiletwarming system.  Also there is usually a Bar service so if you want to buy a beer or a genepy, the tipycal liquor of ther Italian Alps. Most of the shelter are open only during the summer(from July to first week of September) but some of them are opeoned all year long. The costs are pretty high as the food and every facilities are brought by elicopter.

In the Shelter you sleep in common room(sometimes 6-8 people sometimes 20) so anyway a bit of spirit of adventure is requiered. You need to bring a liner(light sleeping bag) or you will be able to rent it up there for around 5 euro. The rifugio is a good compromise for your alps trekking accomodation between comfort and wilderness.

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Group meeting place
Piedmont, Turin
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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 (directly to 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 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 Jun – 1 Sep
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