Piedmont
Trail Running Tour Monviso and Occitan Alps

On the trail of the Great Alpine Crossing, a route that stroll through the Alps valleys of Cuneo to reach Piedmont's iconic mountain, Monviso.

Walking
Trail running

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

6 days

Suitable for

Trail runners or highly experienced hikers capable of tackling ascents of at least +1500 meters and distances of around 20 km on various types of terrain (dirt, rocky, stony, forested).
Upon request, the Occitan Alps and Monviso trail running tour program can be customized based on your level.

Best time

From the beginning of July to mid-September. From mid-June to mid-July, and from late August to mid-September, it’s still possible to encounter snow on the higher passes.

Tour type

Trail running tour with overnight stays in small hotels or refuges, self-guided with maps and GPS points. Luggage transport on request.

Tour highlights

A trail running itinerary that follows the paths of the GTA (Grande Traversata delle Alpi), crossing the Stura, Maira, Po, and Pellice valleys to reach Monviso, the iconic mountain of the Piedmont Alps.
Several mountain passes, alpine pastures, lakes, refuges and 3,000-meter peaks accompany this route in a rarely visited corner of the Alps, offering ever-changing views.
Over 130 km and 9,000 meters of elevation gain, running or walking briskly, ascending along the border between France and Italy.
Overnight stays in refuges or small hotels to rest at the end of the trail running days, and the possibility of having a luggage transport service in some stages
Maps and GPS points to use on your phone to walk or run independently and always find the right direction.
On request, customize the program of the trail running tour Occitan Alps and Monviso, with other activities or visits.