Chianale – Vallanta Hut loop from Chianale

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Chianale – Vallanta Hut loop from Chianale

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Chianale – Vallanta Hut loop from Chianale

04:33

25.8km

1,380m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 17.2 km for 189 m

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Start point

Parking

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601 m

Chianale

Highlight • Settlement

Chianale, a hamlet of Pontechianale, is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. It is located at the entrance to the road that leads to Colle dell'Agnello, the crossing between Italy and France.

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6.23 km

Lago di Pontechianale

Highlight • Lake

A lake of incredible beauty, being able to train on these paths is a privilege.

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10.8 km

Vallanta Stream

Highlight • River

Here the trail follows the Vallanta stream for just over two kilometers. It is a bucolic and very pleasant passage!

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14.5 km

Vallanta Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Vallanta refuge is located at 2,450 meters above sea level, under the west face of Monviso. It is an excellent stopover for those who travel the Giro del Monviso, …

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16.8 km

Losetta Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

From Colle Losetta you have one of the most incredible views of the Monviso. It is so close that you can almost touch it with a finger. It is not difficult to come across large groups of ibex.

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16.9 km

View of the West Face of Monviso

Highlight • Viewpoint

breathtaking view of the west face of Monviso with the "cube of vallanta" set

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17.9 km

Viewpoint

19.3 km

Vallone di Soustra

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Vallone di Soustra is large and green. From here the high mountains on the sides don't seem so impossible to reach.

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22.3 km

Lower Soustre Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Gorges of the Soustre valley, up to the Grange Bernard.
Superb views.
The valley goes up to Paso Losetta to reach the Vallanta refuge.
On the route of the Sugar Loaf Tour

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