Snowshoeing in the Rho Valley in Bardonecchia
Highlights
- Take part in a 3-hour snowshoe hike in the winter setting of Bardonecchia
- Adventure with an Environmental Hiking Guide in the snowy landscape
- Reach the Montserrat Chapel and enjoy the panoramic view over the valley
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Full description
Much more than a snowshoe hike: an experience to discover the area, in the company of our Environmental Hiking Guide!
Take part in a snow adventure in the Rho Valley: walk to the Montserrat Chapel with panoramic views over the valley, discovering history and nature step by step.
A 3-hour hike in the beautiful winter setting of Bardonecchia.
What we will do
The appointment is 15 minutes before 10:00 a.m. at the meeting point in Bardonecchia (TO). We will be welcomed by the Environmental Hiking Guide who will accompany us on this adventure in the snow!
Once all the participants have gathered, the snowshoes will be handed out, followed by a brief explanation of their use. Once they have been put on, we will be ready to start our snowshoe hike: we will begin by walking along an old military road framed by ash trees, pines, junipers and other shrubs that characterise this slope; we will then enter the Rho Valley, inhabited by spruces and larches.
We cross a wooden bridge over the Rho torrent and continue until we reach the village of Granges della Rho, so called because of the characteristic dwellings we encounter along the way; from up here we can admire Monte 4 Sorelle and Colle della Rho. We will then take a mule track that will lead us to the Montserrat Chapel, the finish of this snowshoe hike: here we will have a break with a panoramic view of the valley.
On the way back, we will again pass through the former village and then reach the Chapel of Saints Margarita and Sebastian, where an ancient oil lantern is kept, used in ancient times by wayfarers who had to cross the border into France. After an initial, rather steep downhill section, the gradient eases until we arrive in Borgovecchio di Bardonecchia.
We will finally return to the meeting point, having covered 8.5 km with 500 m of altitude difference. The snowshoe hike will last about 3 hours; the total experience will last about 3 ½ hours.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable from the age of 10; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
The excursion is of an easy level and suitable for a first snowshoeing trip.
There is a short section on the route that may be disturbing for those who suffer from vertigo.
Other information
The experience is available from December to March and is confirmed upon reaching a minimum number of 5 participants.
There is free parking on site. The meeting point can be reached by public transport.
Leashed dogs are allowed on the excursion.
Recommended clothing
- Snow clothing in layers
- Hiking shoes (no Moon Boot, no flat shoes)
Don't forget to bring
- Identity card
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- Water
- Sticks (if in possession of your own)
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Bardonecchia, Turin
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
