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Winter Trek to the Alabaster Caves and Mount Pagliano with Chocolate Tasting in Busca

Busca, Cuneo · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 989 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Cuneo, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
Winter Trek to the Alabaster Caves and Mount Pagliano with Chocolate Tasting in Busca
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

The Alabaster Caves and chocolate in Busca

A perfect Hike & Taste experience for the winter: we will walk through history, nature and flavors in the Busca Hills, when the cold lights make the alabaster quarries even more fascinating and intimate, enveloped in an almost secret atmosphere. The itinerary develops along the paths of Monte Pagliano, among centuries-old chestnut trees, traces of memory etched in the rock and panoramic views of the snow-covered Alps. A suggestive trek, never monotonous, ideal for Guidders who love to discover particular and unusual places, with the added value of sharing: we walk, we chat, we experience the mountains together. And like every Guiddy outing worth its salt, the finale is to be savored: we will conclude the experience with a tasting at the Fagiolo-Peirano Chocolate Shop, sampling the famous "Alabastiono" chocolate and other specialties, with the possibility of also indulging in a hot chocolate to end the day in the best way.

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

The experience

Four-legged friends allowed (leash required).

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.
+15 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
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
500 m D+ · 12 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 500 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

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

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
500 m
Max altitude
989 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
5 h
Day
12 km · D+ 500 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 12 km
Meeting point 10:00approximate
Via Ernesto Francotto 14, 12022 Busca 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
10:00PARKING
Hike Departure
Embark on your hiking adventure to Busca (CN)!
12:00HIDDEN POINT
Mount Pagliaio
Mount Pagliano
14:00HIDDEN POINT
Alabaster Caves
Alabaster Caves
15:30RETURN
End of Hike
Fine escursione
16:00FOOD STOP
Chocolate Tasting at Fagiolo - Peirano Chocolate Shop OR Chocolate Tasting at the Fagiolo - Peirano Chocolate Maker's
Degustazione presso la Cioccolateria Fagiolo - Peirano

How do you get to Busca? 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
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED

Your guide

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

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Giorgia, an environmental hiking guide, raised between the Tanaro Valley and the Ligurian Alps: mountains looking out over the sea, which I've always carried with me. There's another special place for me too, the Varaita Valley, where the Stone King dominates the horizon and every trail tells old stories among incredible landscapes and summits worth living. Walking and running in the mountains means discovery for me: I love exploring new trails and sharing the wonder of nature with the people I guide, because every experience is better when you live it with someone. Before being a guide I'm a curious soul, in love with the land that raised me. You'll find me with a backpack on, a ready smile and an appetite for listening to the wind in the rocks and the silence of the woods. When the mountains call, I answer with a smile (and poles). 🥾⛰️ See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Reviews

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Ibex
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We only ask for feedback 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?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 500 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
MOST POPULAR
✓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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Winter Trek to the Alabaster Caves and Mount Pagliano with Chocolate Tasting in Busca

Winter Trek to the Alabaster Caves and Mount Pagliano with Chocolate Tasting in Busca

Busca, (CN) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 989 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
500 m
Max altitude
989 m
Distance
12 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+15
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The Alabaster Caves and chocolate in Busca

A perfect Hike & Taste experience for the winter: we will walk through history, nature and flavors in the Busca Hills, when the cold lights make the alabaster quarries even more fascinating and intimate, enveloped in an almost secret atmosphere. The itinerary develops along the paths of Monte Pagliano, among centuries-old chestnut trees, traces of memory etched in the rock and panoramic views of the snow-covered Alps. A suggestive trek, never monotonous, ideal for Guidders who love to discover particular and unusual places, with the added value of sharing: we walk, we chat, we experience the mountains together. And like every Guiddy outing worth its salt, the finale is to be savored: we will conclude the experience with a tasting at the Fagiolo-Peirano Chocolate Shop, sampling the famous "Alabastiono" chocolate and other specialties, with the possibility of also indulging in a hot chocolate to end the day in the best way.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Four-legged friends allowed (leash required).

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
500 m D+ · 12 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 500 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Helmet
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Busca

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 12 km
Meeting point 10:00Busca
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
10:00PARKING
Hike Departure
Embark on your hiking adventure to Busca (CN)!
12:00HIDDEN POINT
Mount Pagliaio
Mount Pagliano
14:00HIDDEN POINT
Alabaster Caves
Alabaster Caves
15:30RETURN
End of Hike
Fine escursione
16:00FOOD STOP
Chocolate Tasting at Fagiolo - Peirano Chocolate Shop OR Chocolate Tasting at the Fagiolo - Peirano Chocolate Maker's
Degustazione presso la Cioccolateria Fagiolo - Peirano

How do you get to Busca? 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
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED

Your guide

Giorgia B.
Giorgia B.
1 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Giorgia, an environmental hiking guide, raised between the Tanaro Valley and the Ligurian Alps: mountains looking out over the sea, which I've always carried with me. There's another special place for me too, the Varaita Valley, where the Stone King dominates the horizon and every trail tells old stories among incredible landscapes and summits worth living. Walking and running in the mountains means discovery for me: I love exploring new trails and sharing the wonder of nature with the people I guide, because every experience is better when you live it with someone. Before being a guide I'm a curious soul, in love with the land that raised me. You'll find me with a backpack on, a ready smile and an appetite for listening to the wind in the rocks and the silence of the woods. When the mountains call, I answer with a smile (and poles). 🥾⛰️ 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?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 500 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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