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Piedmont
Val Maira hiking tour - the Occitan trails

  1. Italy
  2. /
  3. Piedmont

A wonderful hiking tour in Val Maira, Alps of Piedmont, to discover this unspoiled valley and its caratheristic villages and peaks, with maps and GPS tracks or with our expert hiking guides.

  • Walking
  • Trekking

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

7 days

Suitable for

Hikers capable to walk on an altitude gap of +1000 m. and on distances about 10-13 km. with different types of terrain. The program can be modified according to your experience and fitness level.

Best time

From mid-June to mid-September. From mid-June to mid-July is still possible to find snow on the high passes and we reccommend light crampons and walking sticks.

Tour type

Self guided trek with maps and GPS tracks, or guided tour with our expert hiking guides. Overnight in typical inns, luggage transport service included.
Tour highlights
  • Discover the beautiful and unspoiled Valle Maira, a remote valley in the Alps of Piedmont, where time seems to stand still and mountains gift amazing landscapes!
  • An itinerary on the Occitan Trails leading to the most spectacular locations and villages in Val Maira, to discover the local culture.
  • An hiking experience suitable for everyone to explore a beautiful valley in the Alps of Piedmont.
  • Overnights in typical and welcoming inns, to relax after each hiking day and enjoy the delicious local food.
  • Self guided tour with maps and GPS tracks or guided tour with our expert hiking guides, to discover the most beautiful trails of Val Maira.
  • On request, customize the Val Maira hiking tour program combining other outdoor activities and tours.
Piedmont 7 days
Val Maira hiking tour - the Occitan trails
Medium
Starting from € 920,00
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How do you want to travel?

Guided tour

Set off anytime with our expert guides

Self-guided tour

Explore independently with maps and GPS tracks

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Available from 15 July 2025 to 30 September 2025

Available

Starting from € 1060,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Stroppo - trek to Colle Bettone - Elva

Day 2

Trek Elva - Colle San Michele - San Michele di Prazzo

Day 3

Private transfer to Ussolo - Trek Punta Culour - Acceglio - Private transfer to Chiappera

Day 4

Chiappera, hiking to Colle Greguri (or Colle Maurin 2633 m.; optional summit climb to Rocca Provenzale available on request)

Day 5

Trek Chiappera - Colle Ciarbonet - Chialvetta

Day 6

Trek Chialvetta - Passo della Gardetta - Colle del Preit

Day 7

Trek Colle del Preit - Colle del Mulo - Alpe Valanghe - Private transfer to Stroppo and end of the tour

Extras on request

  • Private transfers to/from the starting/ending point, price on request
  • Extra overnight stays in hotels, B&B o holiday farm before or after the tour
  • Mountaineering experiences with Alpine Guides, prices on request

What is included

  • Overnight stays in typical inns and mountain huts, double room accommodations
  • Dinners and breakfasts
  • Certified, English-speaking hiking guide and their expenses (other languages avalable on request)
  • Transfers as listed in the detailed program
  • Luggage transfer service (1 per person, up to 10kg)
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)
  • Assistance during the tour

Not included

  • Transfer from/to the starting/ending point of the tour
  • Meals not listed in the detailed program and beverages, except for tea and coffee for the included breakfasts
  • Personal clothing
  • Anything not mentioned in the "Included" section

Planned accomodations or similar

Stroppo - Locanda Napoleonica - double room Elva - La Sousto dal Col - double room San Michele Prazzo - Agriturismo al Chersogno - double room Chiappera - La Scuola di Chiappera - double room Chialvetta - Locanda di Chialvetta - double room Gardetta - Agriturismo la Meja - double room

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Available from 01 July 2025 to 30 September 2025

Min. partecipants: 2

Starting from € 920,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Stroppo - trek to Colle Bettone - Elva

Day 2

Trek Elva - Colle San Michele - San Michele di Prazzo

Day 3

Private transfer to Ussolo - Trek Punta Culour - Acceglio - Private transfer to Chiappera

Day 4

Chiappera, hiking to Colle Greguri (or Colle Maurin 2633 m.; optional summit climb to Rocca Provenzale available on request)

Day 5

Trek Chiappera - Colle Ciarbonet - Chialvetta

Day 6

Trek Chialvetta - Passo della Gardetta - Colle del Preit

Day 7

Trek Colle del Preit - Colle del Mulo - Alpe Valanghe - Private transfer to Stroppo and end of the tour

Extras on request

  • Private transfers to/from the starting/ending point, price on request
  • Extra overnight stays in hotels, B&B o holiday farm before or after the tour
  • Mountaineering experiences with Alpine Guides, prices on request

What is included

  • Overnight stays in typical inns and mountain huts, double room accommodations
  • Dinners and breakfasts
  • Map, route description and GPS waypoints
  • Transfers as listed in the detailed program
  • Luggage transfer service (1 per person, up to 10kg)
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)
  • Assistance during the tour

Not included

  • Transfers to/from tour starting point and during the tour
  • Meals not listed in the detailed program and drinks, except tea and coffee for included breakfasts
  • Clothing and equipment
  • Whatever is not in the “Included” section

Planned accomodations or similar

Elva - Locanda Occitana d’Elva - double room San Michele Prazzo - Agriturismo al Chersogno - double room Chiappera - Rifugio Campo Base - double room Chialvetta - Locanda di Chialvetta - double room Colle del Preit - Agriturismo la Meja - double room, no luggage transfer

Want to customize your trip?

Upon request, the trip program can be shortened, extended or tailored to suit your preferences..

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