• Trekking across the Ambins
  • Trekking across the Ambins
  • Trekking across the Ambins
  • Trekking across the Ambins
  • Trekking across the Ambins
  • Trekking across the Ambins
  • Trekking across the Ambins
  • Trekking across the Ambins
Italy

Trekking across the Ambins

Réf : BJUVNM

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Advance

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Europe / Italy
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    19.14 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    Italian
    French
    English

In a few words

In the heart of the Ambins Massif , on the Franco-Italian border, this trip is a true ode to the original spirit of mountaineering . Here, the mountains reveal themselves in all their untouched wildness , dotted with glacial lakes and steep slopes that have always attracted climbing enthusiasts. Over three days, you will follow an authentic route, from the picturesque hamlet of Rochemolles to the Moncenisio Pass, crossing three mountain passes and skirting peaks at over 3,300 meters altitude . Along the way, you will encounter historic bivouacs, silent witnesses to the many climbing parties that have come to challenge these summits. Every step is a tribute to Alpine history , between stark ridges and hidden valleys, offering total immersion in the high mountains . A unique adventure to reconnect with the raw power of the wild Alps .

The highlights

  • Wild trekking off the beaten track
  • Expert guide to the places and mountains traversed
  • Stay in alpine mountain huts with authentic Italian cuisine
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Advance

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.

The expert's opinion

The proposed trek is demanding and requires prior mountain experience as well as good physical condition; the altitude exceeds 3,000 meters several times during these three days.

In figures

Trekking

  • Average duration/day: 6h
  • Average distance/day: 11 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 934 m
  • Average daily descent: 900 m
  • Exposed Passages: Yes

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 3 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
Italian
French
English
Nadia
Nadia

Nadia is a hiking guide. She discovered the mountains in the second half of her life, but it was a life-changing discovery that led her to change her life and dedicate herself full-time to the profession of guide.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Rifugio Scarfiotti - Rifugio Levi Molinari

    • Transportation Minibus - 00h35 - 15km
    • Activity Trekking
    • Duration of the activity 6h30
    • Distance 13 km
    • Positive elevation gain 1000 m
    • Negative elevation 1200 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet the guide and group in Bardonecchia. Transfer by shuttle to the Rifugio Scarfiotti, located in the Rochemolles Valley. From the refuge, the hike ascends through the wild and typical landscape of the Ambin region to the Col des Founeaux pass at 3,000 meters. The route continues along the ridge at 3,000 meters to the distinctive Sigot bivouac, a genuine red corrugated iron hut overlooking the Susa Valley below. From there, the hike descends to Lake Monache, then to the Grange della Valle plain, where the Rifugio Levi Molinari is located. In this part of the Ambin, it is possible to observe one of the most fascinating protected species in the Alps: the ibex.

    Dinner and overnight stay at the Levi Molinari refuge, famous among other things for its excellent cuisine and its "bouldering" climbs among the most difficult in Piedmont.


    Day 1

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Rifugio Scarfiotti, Rochemolles, Turin, Italie
Day 1 : 08h00
End of stay
Rifugio Scarfiotti, Rochemolles, Turin, Italie
Day 3 - 17h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toBardonecchiaOr
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Shuttle Bardonecchia - Rifugio Scarfiotti
  2. hiking guide
  3. Overnight stay and half-board at the Levi-Molinari refuge
  4. Overnight stay and half-board at the Vaccarone refuge
  5. Shuttle return to Bardonecchia

The price does not include

  1. Lunches
  2. Shower token available at the refuge

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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Founded in 2023 by a group of seven enthusiasts, our local partner promotes the Val di Susa region through a wide range of outdoor activities. Based in Claviere, they offer experiences tailored to all ages and abilities: mountain biking, trekking, yoga, hiking, and ski touring. The team, comprised of ski instructors and mountain guides, provides professional instruction in Italian, English, and French to ensure safety and an enriching exploration of the area.
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