Tour of Ambin – Wild Heart of the Susa Valley

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 16 y.o.

The Tour of Ambin, also known as the Susa Valley Ring Trek, is a spectacular hiking route crossing the Italian and French Alps, looping around the wild and rugged Ambin Massif.
This itinerary is designed for hikers who love remote alpine landscapes, historical landmarks, and varied terrain—from glacial valleys and high meadows to rocky passes and serene mountain lakes.

The trail follows a natural ring connecting a network of mountain refuges and unguarded huts, so you can hike light while still spending each night deep in nature. Wildlife encounters are frequent: ibex, marmots, chamois, and golden eagles are common sights along the route.

This trek blends adventure, culture, and history in equal measure, unfolding in one of the most scenic and symbolic valleys of the Alps — the Susa Valley, which for centuries has been the link between France and Italy.

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$924
per tourist for 5 days
Departing from
Piedmont, Turin
This tour is booked individually on request
Any dates between 1 Jun and 1 Dec are available. Сlick to book or contact tour provider.
Number of individuals
2-6 tourists, over 16 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

Cross Two Nations
Trek between Italy and France, circling the remote Ambin Massif with changing scenery and cultures.
Hike Through History
Discover ancient forts, Roman ruins, and the Thullie Hole, a man-made tunnel carved 600 years ago.
Wildlife Encounters
Spot ibex, chamois, marmots, and possibly golden eagles soaring above alpine ridges.

Route details

Day 1
Levi Molinari (1850 m) → Blais (2921 m)

3–4 hours – 4 km
Elevation gain: +1000 m Elevation loss: 0 m

A steep but rewarding climb through forests and meadows leads to the Blais Plateau, offering the first sweeping views of the Ambin Range. Spend the night in an unguarded hut beneath a sea of stars.

Day 2
Blais → Rifugio Petit Moncenis (2110 m)
Day 3
Rifugio Petit Moncenis → Rifugio Avanzà (2578 m)
Day 4
Rifugio Avanzà → Rifugio Vaccarone (2743 m)
Day 5
Rifugio Vaccarone → Thullie Hole → Levi Molinari (1850 m)
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape
Tour provider's comments

3/5 (medium)

Accommodation

Comfort
Basic
Camp Site
4 nights
2 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.

2 nights
Unguarded Hut (Bivacco)

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Group meeting place
Piedmont, Turin
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Weather conditions along the route
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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 Dec
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