Pian del Re to France via historic Buco di Viso tunnel

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Pian del Re to France via historic Buco di Viso tunnel

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Pian del Re to France via historic Buco di Viso tunnel

05:24

10.1km

910m

Hiking

Embark on a challenging 6.3-mile (10.1 km) hike from Pian del Re, gaining 2976 feet (907 metres) in elevation over approximately 5 hours and 23 minutes. This difficult route takes you through diverse alpine landscapes, from lush meadows dotted with wildflowers to rugged, rocky sections beneath imposing peaks. As you…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

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 5.23 km for 209 m

Waypoints

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88 m

Pian del Re Hut

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The first structure of the Pian del Re refuge hotel was built by the Municipality of Crissolo in 1874 to accommodate mountaineers intent on climbing the Normal route of Monviso. …

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464 m

View of Monviso from Pian del Re

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Suggestive route also for the historical context of the route with an easy variant that allows you to climb to an easy peak above 3000

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3.81 km

Ibex Observation Point

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point where very often in the early morning you can meet several ibex warming up in the sun

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3.90 km

Pian Mait

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Pian Mait is a crossing point of the Giro del Monviso. From here you can admire the King in all his grandeur. Passing through this place you can reach the …

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4.29 km

View of the Casermette di Viso

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From Plain Mait you can see in the distance the Casermette that precede the Buco di Viso

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10.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.90 km

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.28 km

413 m

360 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,920 m)

Lowest point (2,010 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

-2°C

-6°C

85 %

Additional weather tips

It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

August 23, 2024,Pian del Re verso Buco di Viso ( tunnel de la Traversette)

Long hike but without dangers, well marked and without exposure paths, with a considerable difference in altitude. Consider 3 hours for the outward journey if the pace is normal.

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