Splendours of Val Maïra

Niveau

Altitude of accommodation: 1500m

Stage duration: 4h30 to 7h per day

Average altitude gain: 900m per day

Maximum ascent: 1100m

Maximum passage altitude: 2800m

Type of terrain: easy, varied mid-mountain trails and terrain.

You carry only your gear for the day.

Hébergement

Your stages will be spread over the main valleys that make up the Val Maira. We will select for you two or three accommodations that we feel best represent the welcome and culture of this exceptional valley. These structures differ somewhat from our traditional hotels: a limited number of rooms, a personalized welcome, a position more in the hamlets... As capacity is limited, we may be forced to modify the order of the stages in order to be able to retain for you "the best" accommodation according to its availability.

Chiappera : Locanda la Scuola chez Stéfano or Locanda Provençale

Ponte Maira: Locanda Mistral

Marmora: Locanda Lou Pitavin at Marco's or Locanda Marmu

Elva: La Locanda d'Elva

Two types of accommodation are available (in fact, each of the above structures offers 2 types of accommodation):

• A "Locanda" part (hotel service with typical, refined rooms, private bathrooms, linen provided)
• A "refugio" section (shared rooms, with bed linen and towels not provided).

Meals are the same for both types of accommodation.

 

Food
Half-board from dinner on D1 to breakfast on D6.
Dinner and breakfast are taken at the accommodation.

The cuisine is meticulous, hearty and typical of this valley. Most meals are prepared with produce from the valley's farms, and breakfasts are full, often sweet and savory.

On your itinerary, you'll find few local grocery stores for picnic supplies. Accommodation can provide picnics, but remember to order them the day before.

Picnics can be booked by La Vie Sauvage at the accommodation if you take the option, otherwise you'll find the shops you need in the villages. You can also book them with the accommodation providers on arrival for the following day.

Transferts internes

With your own vehicle.

Portage des bagages

Without luggage transport: You carry your personal belongings for the duration of your stay in your own vehicle.

Groupe

Tour available for groups of two or more.

Encadrement

No guide on this trip.

Before your departure, we'll give you a road book specially designed for this tour, with precise indications that will allow you to explore and hike in complete freedom.

To fully enjoy and appreciate your hiking trip, you must be able to ensure your autonomy in the field with the documents provided.

Dossier de randonnée

Your hiking pack will be sent to you by post on receipt of payment of the balance of your stay. It includes :

• A route book,
• A set of IGN maps,
• A route sheet with a list of accommodations,
• Luggage tags,
• Access to our digital application downloadable to your smartphone.