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Chaberton: the eight towers at 3,131 m

Claviere, città metropolitana di Torino · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 3,131 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
DIFFICULT
Where?
città metropolitana di Torino, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+23
Chaberton: the eight towers at 3,131 m
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Chaberton's eight towers

Eight towers at 3,131 metres. And you walk up to them.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Some mountains stay with you for the view. Chaberton stays with you for what you find on top: eight concrete artillery towers, lined up across the summit plateau like teeth in a jaw. It is the highest fort ever built in Europe, and no cable car takes you there. We set off with the Guidders from Claviere and work up the Rio Secco valley: woods first, then pastures, then nothing but stone. At the Colle dello Chaberton the stretch that makes this climb different begins: the old military road, the one that in the early twentieth century carried guns where nobody thought guns could go, hairpin after hairpin to the top.

5 reasons to come - the eight towers of the highest fort in Europe - the hairpinned military road, a feat that leaves you speechless - a three-thousander you climb on foot - the history of June 1940, still written in the concrete - the border that runs exactly across the summit, since 1947

Who it suits A long, steady climb with nothing difficult, but high all the way: you need to be fit and pace yourself.

Come and count them with the Guidders, the eight towers: you only see them from up there.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+23 Guiddy points
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Not suitable for dogs
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How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,370 m D+ · 15 km · 7 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 7 h and 1,370 m of ascent ahead, you need consistent training and to be used to long hours on foot
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles and a headlamp. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Travel to Claviere
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
1,370 m
Max altitude
3,131 m
Distance
15 km
Duration
7 h
Day
15 km · D+ 1,370 m · 7 h
Map
The stops · 15 km
Meeting point 7:30approximate
Claviere, città metropolitana di Torino, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
07:30MEETING
Meeting point in Claviere
We meet at the car park in Claviere. A quick briefing, a look at everyone's kit, and we head into the Rio Secco valley.
08:00VIEWPOINT
Rio Secco Valley
We’ll begin the long ascent as we enter the valley. Forests and vegetation will gradually give way to alpine meadows and breathtaking high-altitude scenery.
10:00PASS
Chaberton Pass
We will reach Colle dello Chaberton (2,674 m). From here, the view opens up and the most distinctive section of the hike begins.
13:00VIEWPOINT
Mount Chaberton
Following the switchbacks of the old military road, we’ll reach the vast summit plateau at 3,131 metres. We’ll explore the eight towers from the outside, then stop for lunch and a fascinating historical introduction.
16:00RETURN
Return to Claviere
Return to the cars along the ascent route

How do you get to Claviere? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and unfailing surefootedness. You need to be fit enough to walk for 7 h with 1,370 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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Chaberton: the eight towers at 3,131 m

Chaberton: the eight towers at 3,131 m

Claviere, (TO) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 3,131 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
1,370 m
Max altitude
3,131 m
Distance
15 km
Duration
7 h
Guiddy points
+23
3 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Chaberton's eight towers

Eight towers at 3,131 metres. And you walk up to them.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Some mountains stay with you for the view. Chaberton stays with you for what you find on top: eight concrete artillery towers, lined up across the summit plateau like teeth in a jaw. It is the highest fort ever built in Europe, and no cable car takes you there. We set off with the Guidders from Claviere and work up the Rio Secco valley: woods first, then pastures, then nothing but stone. At the Colle dello Chaberton the stretch that makes this climb different begins: the old military road, the one that in the early twentieth century carried guns where nobody thought guns could go, hairpin after hairpin to the top.

5 reasons to come - the eight towers of the highest fort in Europe - the hairpinned military road, a feat that leaves you speechless - a three-thousander you climb on foot - the history of June 1940, still written in the concrete - the border that runs exactly across the summit, since 1947

Who it suits A long, steady climb with nothing difficult, but high all the way: you need to be fit and pace yourself.

Come and count them with the Guidders, the eight towers: you only see them from up there.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,370 m D+ · 15 km · 7 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 7 h and 1,370 m of ascent ahead, you need consistent training and to be used to long hours on foot
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles and a headlamp. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Travel to Claviere

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 15 km
Meeting point 7:30Claviere
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
07:30MEETING
Meeting point in Claviere
We meet at the car park in Claviere. A quick briefing, a look at everyone's kit, and we head into the Rio Secco valley.
08:00VIEWPOINT
Rio Secco Valley
We’ll begin the long ascent as we enter the valley. Forests and vegetation will gradually give way to alpine meadows and breathtaking high-altitude scenery.
10:00PASS
Chaberton Pass
We will reach Colle dello Chaberton (2,674 m). From here, the view opens up and the most distinctive section of the hike begins.
13:00VIEWPOINT
Mount Chaberton
Following the switchbacks of the old military road, we’ll reach the vast summit plateau at 3,131 metres. We’ll explore the eight towers from the outside, then stop for lunch and a fascinating historical introduction.
16:00RETURN
Return to Claviere
Return to the cars along the ascent route

How do you get to Claviere? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and unfailing surefootedness. You need to be fit enough to walk for 7 h with 1,370 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
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