Snowshoeing in the Lanzo Valleys in the province of Turin
Highlights
- Discover the Lanzo Valleys with a local hiking guide
- Snowshoe to an altitude of 1,990 metres and admire the surrounding peaks
- Spend a day in the snow in the mountains of Piedmont
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Full description
Have you ever heard of the Lanzo Valleys? Get ready to discover one of the most authentic places in Piedmont, where the silence is broken only by the rustling of snow under snowshoes.
In the company of a hiking guide, a day of exploration awaits you amid snow-covered woods and winter postcard views.
And when you have lunch with a view of the peaks of Levanna Centrale and Bessanese, you will understand why so many people fall in love with these valleys!
What we will do
The rendezvous is at 8. 45 am at the meeting point in Germagnano (TO), where we will meet our hiking guide and compact the cars before heading up together to the Chiesetta dei Rivotti in Groscavallo, the starting point of our adventure.
After a briefing with the guide and the distribution of equipment (snowshoes and poles are included in the fee) , we will start snowshoeing along the path that climbs gently towards Gias Nuovo Fontane (1, 990 m) .
During the walk, we will make panoramic and photographic stops, learn to recognise animal tracks and listen to stories and curiosities about the local fauna and mountains. The route will wind through beech forests and wide open spaces, with views of the peaks of Punta Rossa di Sea, Uja di Mondrone, Punta del Rous and Monte Morion.
We will have a picnic lunch in front of a "wow" panorama, with the peaks of Central Levanna and Bessanese in the distance, and then return to the starting point.
The itinerary will be 12 km long in total, with a positive altitude difference of 590 metres, and a total duration of about 6 hours, 5 of which will be snowshoeing.
Who it is aimed at
The minimum age to participate is 18.
The experience is of an easy-medium level, suitable for anyone with a minimum of training and familiarity with walking in the mountains. The route has no exposed sections.
Other information
The activity takes place from December to February on the dates indicated in the calendar and is confirmed with a minimum of 4 participants.
Each participant must carry ARTVA, an electronic device used for safety in the mountains. For those not in possession of one, it is possible to rent it in specialised shops at a cost of around 20€ per day. Contact the guide at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email to check with her the available rental options. On request, it is also possible to rent crampons, at a cost of 5€ to be paid on site.
If there is no snow, the guide may propose moving the activity to a nearby location or converting it into a winter trek with the aid of crampons.
Leashed dogs are allowed.
The meeting point can be reached by public transport from Turin. Free parking is available on site.
Recommended clothing
- Thermal jersey and trousers
- Fleece and waterproof trousers
- Snow jacket and shell
- Waterproof high-necked hiking shoes
Don't forget to bring
- ARTVA (mandatory)
- Grappling hooks (recommended)
- Hat, scarf and gloves
- Sunglasses
- Packed lunch, water and snacks
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
Germagnano, Turin
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
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.
