Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 4
This stage gives you a frontline view over Monte Viso on one side and Pô prairie (plaine du Pô) on the other. Then a climb through Vallanta's small green valley.
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Oncino walk
posted on 22/01/13 by Tamtraductions. Last update : 23/09/16
Description
(S) From Gite Sella, take the downhill trail heading south.
(1) At the other end of the lake, leave the trail heading up towards bivouac and keep heading towards Passo Gallarino.
(2) At Passo Gallarino, go right due west south-west. After a nice little lake (3), start a long hike down towards the valley (some areas are very steep).
(4) At Vallanta Torrent, cross a footbridge, several metres further turning right to head north. Then head up the small valley reaching Refuge de Vallanta end of today's stage (E).
Waypoints
- S : km 0 - alt. 2,615 m
- 1 : km 0.41 - alt. 2,590 m
- 2 : km 3.04 - alt. 2,733 m
- 3 : km 4.76 - alt. 2,719 m
- 4 : km 9.28 - alt. 1,918 m
- E : km 13.72 - alt. 2,415 m
Useful Information
The descent to Vallenta valley is slippery in wet weather.
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
During the walk or to do/see around
Opportunity to see the sunrise over plaine du Pô if you're up early enough. It's a magical moment with views far over la plaine du pô as the heat haze has not yet appeared. A few moments later the sunrise gives Monte Viso a golden shimmer. A sight for sore eyes.
