Tour du Mont Viso

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Mont Viso is the highest peak in the Cottian Alps and arguably one of the most striking looking mountains in the whole of Europe. Its impressive pyramid-like shape dominates the surrounding landscape and because of it relatively remote location, is not subject to the same levels of tourism that can be found elsewhere in the Alps. The trekking around Viso ...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Circuit of the highest mountain in Cottian Alps
    • Challenging trails through France and Italy
    • Varied flora and fauna Delicious Italian mountain cuisine

What's this trip about?

    Mont Viso is the highest peak in the Cottian Alps and arguably one of the most striking looking mountains in the whole of Europe. Its impressive pyramid-like shape dominates the surrounding landscape and because of it relatively remote location, is not subject to the same levels of tourism that can be found elsewhere in the Alps. The trekking around Viso provides excellent panoramic views, a superb variety of fauna and flora and delicious Italian food.Enjoy challenging trekking around Mont Viso

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 15 people
Age range16 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLondon
End CityLondon

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Trekking

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 5

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 15

Trip includes

    • All breakfasts and 7 dinners
    • All accommodation (see below)
    • All transport and listed activities
    • Tour leader throughout
    • Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)

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Itinerary

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Flight Inclusive

Day 1 Fly to Turin; transfer to Pian Melze.

Start Pian Melze. In the evening our guide will hold a welcome briefing to discuss the itinerary and answer any questions. *Visolotto or similar*

Day 2 Pian Melze loop walk to Colle della Gianna (2560m).

For our first walk we will follow a loop from Pian Melze to Colle della Gianna (2560m). This route will give us the opportunity to acclimatise to the altitude and the terrain. We will also be able to enjoy our first great views of the north face of Mont Viso. This ...

Day 3 Trek along the Vie del Sale to Pian del Re.

Today will leave our main luggage behind in Pian Melze and for the next 5 days we will be carrying everything that we need in our daysacks. We start our walk in the morning from Pian Melze directly to Pian del Re along the Grande Traversée des Alpes track (also kno...

Day 4 Descent to Lake Chiaretto; climb to Viso Mozzo (3019m).

This morning we will walk down to Lake Chiaretto (2261m) on the northeast side of Mont Viso and then climb to Viso Mozzo (3019m). From the top we will enjoy fantastic 360° views of the surrounding area with the northeast face of Mont Viso, its east ridge and the Coolidge couloir all visible. Ascent: 500 m Descent: 885 m Distance: 9 km *Rifugio Quintino Sella or similar*

Day 5 Climb to Col Gallarino and San Chiaffredo Pass; down to the Vallenta Valley.

We begin by following a track that leads to the ‘Grande di Visi’ lake and then after a good climb we will reach the top of Col Gallarino (2727m) and then the San Chiaffredo pass (2760m). After taking in the stunning views we walk down to the Vallenta valley, passi...

Day 6 Walk to Col Valente (2811m); descent to the Viso hut.

This morning we climb to the Col Valente (2811m) on the French border and enjoy more great views of Mont Viso and the surrounding area. On the French side we have a nice and easy decent down to the Viso hut. An alternative route to the hut is via Lausetta peak (30...

Day 7 Trek to Col de la Traversette (2950m) and down to Pian Melze.

Today we have a nice walk to the Col de la Traversette (2950m) with some fantastic views of the Queyras National Park and Mont Viso. From here we descend to Pian Melze following the Vie del Sale. Back at our accommodation we will be reunited with our luggage and in the evening we will enjoy our final meal in Pian Melze. Ascent: 550 m Descent: 1230 m Distance: 12 km *Visolotto or similar*

Day 8 End Pian Melze.

The trip ends after breakfast. Those on the group flights will be taken to the airport in time for their flight home.

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Day 1 Start Pian Melze.

Start Pian Melze. In the evening our guide will hold a welcome briefing to discuss the itinerary and answer any questions. *Visolotto or similar*

Day 2 Pian Melze loop walk to Colle della Gianna (2560m).

For our first walk we will follow a loop from Pian Melze to Colle della Gianna (2560m). This route will give us the opportunity to acclimatise to the altitude and the terrain. We will also be able to enjoy our first great views of the north face of Mont Viso. This ...

Day 3 Trek along the Vie del Sale to Pian del Re.

Today will leave our main luggage behind in Pian Melze and for the next 5 days we will be carrying everything that we need in our daysacks. We start our walk in the morning from Pian Melze directly to Pian del Re along the Grande Traversée des Alpes track (also kno...

Day 4 Descent to Lake Chiaretto; climb to Viso Mozzo (3019m).

This morning we will walk down to Lake Chiaretto (2261m) on the northeast side of Mont Viso and then climb to Viso Mozzo (3019m). From the top we will enjoy fantastic 360° views of the surrounding area with the northeast face of Mont Viso, its east ridge and the Coolidge couloir all visible. Ascent: 500 m Descent: 885 m Distance: 9 km *Rifugio Quintino Sella or similar*

Day 5 Climb to Col Gallarino and San Chiaffredo Pass; down to the Vallenta Valley.

We begin by following a track that leads to the ‘Grande di Visi’ lake and then after a good climb we will reach the top of Col Gallarino (2727m) and then the San Chiaffredo pass (2760m). After taking in the stunning views we walk down to the Vallenta valley, passi...

Day 6 Walk to Col Valente (2811m); descent to the Viso hut.

This morning we climb to the Col Valente (2811m) on the French border and enjoy more great views of Mont Viso and the surrounding area. On the French side we have a nice and easy decent down to the Viso hut. An alternative route to the hut is via Lausetta peak (30...

Day 7 Trek to Col de la Traversette (2950m) and down to Pian Melze.

Today we have a nice walk to the Col de la Traversette (2950m) with some fantastic views of the Queyras National Park and Mont Viso. From here we descend to Pian Melze following the Vie del Sale. Back at our accommodation we will be reunited with our luggage and in the evening we will enjoy our final meal in Pian Melze. Ascent: 550 m Descent: 1230 m Distance: 12 km *Visolotto or similar*

Day 8 End Pian Melze.

The trip ends after breakfast. Those on the group flights will be taken to the airport in time for their flight home.

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Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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Accommodation

5 days point-to-point walking and 1 loop walk Group normally 5 to 15, plus leader. Min age 16 yrs 7 nights in gites and mountain huts
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

If You Cancel Your Holiday
You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the lead name or your travel agent must be received at our offices. 

Since we incur costs in canceling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation charges as follows (see also the exceptions below): 

  • More than 42 days - No cancellation fee. Deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original booking. Any remaining balance will be refundedThis excludes all non-refundable costs as set out in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 41 and 21 days (inclusive) - No cancellation fee. Balance and deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original bookingThis excludes all non-refundable costs as further explained in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 20 and 15 days (inclusive) - 80% of the holiday cost
  • 14 days or less; or failure to join the holiday (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Certain trips may involve different cancellation charges; you will be advised if this is applicable to your holiday during the booking process.For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made for all Polar holidays. Period before departure in which you notify us: 

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  • More than 133 days - Deposit only
  • 133 days or less (or failure to join the holiday) (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Notes (i) Your deposit is non-refundable, even if the cancellation charge calculated is lower than the deposit amount paid; (ii) If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges; (iii) certain travel arrangements may be subject to higher cancellation charges and could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements from the moment the booking is confirmed.

If You Change Your Booking

If, after our Booking Confirmation has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the lead name or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of $60, and any further cost we incur in making this alteration (including those charged by third party suppliers who provide the component parts of your booking).  You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel arrangements may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

You can transfer your booking to another person, who satisfies all the conditions that apply to this booking, by giving us notice in writing at least 7 days before departure provided that the new lead passenger accepts the transfer and these Terms and Conditions. Both you and the new traveler are responsible for paying all costs we incur in making the transfer. Please bear in mind that certain airlines and other transport providers treat changes as a cancellation and charge accordingly, up to 100% of the cost for that part of the arrangement. Where applicable these charges will be passed on to you.

If We Cancel Your Booking

Exodus reserves the right to cancel an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including too few participants ,logistical problems, a Force Majeure Event (as defined in Section 8), or any other circumstances that may make operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of Exodus’s liability without any further obligation on Exodus’s part. Exodus is not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses.

If We Change Your Booking

  1. Changes to the price. We can change your holiday price after you’ve booked, only in certain circumstances. Changes in the price of the carriage of passengers resulting from changes to the cost of fuel or other power sources, the level of taxes or fees imposed by third parties including tourist taxes, landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports, or exchange rates mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked.

  2. Changes other than the price. It is a term of your booking that we are able to make changes to any aspect of your booking. If the change is insignificant, we will ensure that you are notified about it. Examples of insignificant changes include alteration of your accommodation to another of the same or higher standard. If we are forced by circumstances beyond our control to alter significantly any of the main characteristics of the travel services that make up your package you will have the rights set out below.

    2.1 - We will contact you and you will have the choice of accepting the change or having a refund of all monies paid. You can also accept an alternative holiday, where we offer one (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). We will tell you the procedure for making your choice. Please read any notification of changes carefully and respond promptly as if you do not respond to us within the timescale given your booking may be canceled.

    2.2 - If you choose to accept a refund then that is the only liability we have and we will not be liable for any further sums, compensation or otherwise and you are advised to adequately insure yourselves against cancellation for any reason

Please note that insurance premiums and amendments charges are not refundable in any circumstances. 

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Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge above.

If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.

Where possible, we will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you have already paid to us.

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Meals Included
Dinner: All breakfasts and 7 dinners included. Breakfast ‐ typically basic, continental with cereal, fruit and yoghurt available. Lunch ‐ picnics and sandwiches will be available to buy locally. Dinner ‐ local mountain dishes including meat stew, minestrone and pasta along with cheese and soup. Deserts include tarts and panacotta. Vegetarian food available but limited options (please inform Exodus if you have special dietary requirements).
Age Requirements
16 years and up
Additional Information
  • 5 days point-to-point walking and 1 loop walk
  • 7 nights in gites and mountain huts
  • Altitude maximum 3019m, average 2400m
  • No access to main luggage during point-to-point walking (carry essentials in backpack)
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