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Lago della Sella nel cuore del Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime

Valdieri, Cuneo · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 1,900 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Cuneo, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+19
Lago della Sella nel cuore del Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Lake della Sella in the Maritime

LAGO DELLA SELLA. Tra il Monte Matto e l'Alta Via dei Re nel cuore del Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime

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

The experience

Escursione su neve verso il Lago sottano della Sella, uno dei laghi più estesi della Valle Gesso, situato a quasi 1900 m di altitudine, a due passi dal rifugio alpino Dante Livio Bianco, nella meravigliosa conca glaciale alle pendici dell'imponente Monte Matto (3097 m), una delle cime più note delle Alpi Cuneesi, presenta il più alto e ininterrotto pendio di tutte le Alpi Marittime, circa 1700 m di parete verticale. Una cornice spettacolare!

Ci troveremo nel cuore del Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime, vasta area protetta che conserva una natura straordinaria e per molti versi eccezionale ed unica! La andremo a scoprire in questa giornata addentrandoci nel vallone del Merìs, passando per le Reali Case di Caccia, utilizzate dai Savoia. Cammineremo infatti su parte del trekking noto come l'Alta Via dei Re che attraversa un po tutte le Alpi Marittime.

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 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+19 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
900 m D+ · 15 km · 5 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
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 5 h and 900 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunches
✕Travel to Valdieri
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
900 m
Max altitude
1,900 m
Distance
15 km
Duration
5 h
Day
15 km · D+ 900 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 15 km
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Valdieri, Sp22, 12010 Valdieri provincia di Cuneo, 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
09:00MEETING
Sant'Anna di Valdieri
Meeting point in the beautiful mountain village
10:00HIKING TRAIL
Valley of great naturalistic value
Ascent through the valley, between woods and more open areas home to the extraordinary alpine wildlife of the Parco delle Alpi Marittime
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Lake della Sella and Rifugio Livio Bianco
We arrive at the beautiful Lake della Sella, framed by an impressive "alpine amphitheatre" of peaks over 3000m. Watching over it is the charming Rifugio Livio Bianco (closed this season), where we'll have our packed lunch with an amazing view
15:30RETURN
Return
Return to the cars

How do you get to Valdieri? 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.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Snack
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Samuele B.
Samuele B.
· 13 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Samuele, an environmental hiking guide, a guide for the Rio Martino cave and a cycle touring guide. Among the mountains of the Valle Po, at the foot of Monviso, a passion was born that never went out: walking, exploring, breathing nature in deeply. At some point every step became a life choice, and from a degree in Natural Sciences I ended up here. Today I take out anyone who wants to rediscover this land with curious eyes and a free spirit. Whether it's a panoramic trek, an underground journey or a ride through surprising landscapes, the goal is always the same: real experiences, real feelings, and the sense of being part of something bigger. If you too love the kind of nature that smells of freedom and adventure, you're in the right place. 🌿 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 900 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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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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Lago della Sella nel cuore del Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime

Lago della Sella nel cuore del Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime

Valdieri, (CN) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 1,900 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
900 m
Max altitude
1,900 m
Distance
15 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+19
6 photos
+2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Lake della Sella in the Maritime

LAGO DELLA SELLA. Tra il Monte Matto e l'Alta Via dei Re nel cuore del Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Escursione su neve verso il Lago sottano della Sella, uno dei laghi più estesi della Valle Gesso, situato a quasi 1900 m di altitudine, a due passi dal rifugio alpino Dante Livio Bianco, nella meravigliosa conca glaciale alle pendici dell'imponente Monte Matto (3097 m), una delle cime più note delle Alpi Cuneesi, presenta il più alto e ininterrotto pendio di tutte le Alpi Marittime, circa 1700 m di parete verticale. Una cornice spettacolare!

Ci troveremo nel cuore del Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime, vasta area protetta che conserva una natura straordinaria e per molti versi eccezionale ed unica! La andremo a scoprire in questa giornata addentrandoci nel vallone del Merìs, passando per le Reali Case di Caccia, utilizzate dai Savoia. Cammineremo infatti su parte del trekking noto come l'Alta Via dei Re che attraversa un po tutte le Alpi Marittime.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
900 m D+ · 15 km · 5 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 5 h and 900 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunches
✕Travel to Valdieri

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 15 km
Meeting point 9:00Valdieri
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:00MEETING
Sant'Anna di Valdieri
Meeting point in the beautiful mountain village
10:00HIKING TRAIL
Valley of great naturalistic value
Ascent through the valley, between woods and more open areas home to the extraordinary alpine wildlife of the Parco delle Alpi Marittime
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Lake della Sella and Rifugio Livio Bianco
We arrive at the beautiful Lake della Sella, framed by an impressive "alpine amphitheatre" of peaks over 3000m. Watching over it is the charming Rifugio Livio Bianco (closed this season), where we'll have our packed lunch with an amazing view
15:30RETURN
Return
Return to the cars

How do you get to Valdieri? 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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Snack
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Samuele B.
Samuele B.
13 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Samuele, an environmental hiking guide, a guide for the Rio Martino cave and a cycle touring guide. Among the mountains of the Valle Po, at the foot of Monviso, a passion was born that never went out: walking, exploring, breathing nature in deeply. At some point every step became a life choice, and from a degree in Natural Sciences I ended up here. Today I take out anyone who wants to rediscover this land with curious eyes and a free spirit. Whether it's a panoramic trek, an underground journey or a ride through surprising landscapes, the goal is always the same: real experiences, real feelings, and the sense of being part of something bigger. If you too love the kind of nature that smells of freedom and adventure, you're in the right place. 🌿 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

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?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 900 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?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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