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Piedmont
Discovering Val Germanasca: From Breathtaking Landscapes to Local Flavours

  1. Italy
  2. /
  3. Piedmont

A Weekend in Val Germanasca: scenic hikes, miners' tales, and a wine aged deep inside the mountain.

  • Walking
  • Trekking

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

2 days

Suitable for

Hikers in good health, able to handle daily walks of around 6 hours with 800–1000 m of elevation gain.

Best time

From mid-June to mid-September.

Tour type

Immersive weekend in Val Germanasca: nature, history, and authentic flavours, with overnight stay in a hotel or B&B and guided hiking tour.

Tour highlights
  • Breathtaking views: from peaks at 3000 meters to natural terraces, every step offers a spectacular vista.
  • Immersive hikes in nature: trekking through alpine lakes, high-altitude pastures, and panoramic peaks, with opportunities to spot wildlife such as chamois and eagles.
  • History and traditions: visit to the ancient talc mines and discover the stories of miners who shaped the valley.
  • Authentic flavours: tasting of exclusive wines, aged in the mine’s galleries, and local dishes that tell the culture of the area.
  • Rare and precious wine: a trek through terraced vineyards to discover Ramié, a rich red wine cultivated on the valley's steep slopes.
  • On request, customize the Into the Wild experience in the Alps of Piedmont, according to your preferences and adding other experiences and tours.
Piedmont 2 days
Discovering Val Germanasca: From Breathtaking Landscapes to Local Flavours
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2 days / 1 night

Available from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2026

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Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Arrival in Prali and loop hike around the 13 Lakes, with lunch at the summit of Punta Cornour.

Day 2

Visit to the mine and wine tasting of local wines aged right inside the mine

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Extras on request

  • Private transfers to/from the starting/ending point
  • Extra overnight stays in hotels before or after the tour (accommodation in double room with breakfast)
  • Extra days of hiking or other outdoor activities

Prices on request

What is included

  • 2 days with a certified hiking guide and their expenses
  • Ticket for the Prali ski lift to access the excursion
  • Visit to the Gianna Mine, wine tasting at Cantina L’Autin
  • Overnight stay in a hotel or B&B
  • Meals as specified in the detailed itinerary
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)

Not included

  • Transfers to/from tour starting point
  • Transfers mentioned in the detailed itinerary
  • Meals not listed in the program
  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Whatever is not in the “Included” section
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Planned accomodations or similar

Massello, Germanasca Valley: Foresteria masssello

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