 | Monte Chialmo Loop, from Santa Margherita di Dronero
22. 06. 2019 16:16:10
A nice loop on the panoramic ridge dividing Val Grana from Val Maira with the grassy summits of Monte Chialmo, Punta del Mezzogiorno and Monte Cauri.For more information, click here: http://www.lafiocavenmola.it/modules/news/article.php?storyid=9961... |
 | Bram Lakelet Loop, from Trinità di Demonte
29. 06. 2019 11:51:19
A nice tour, very varied and panoramic, though a bit long, allowing exploration of the wild valley from Trinità di Demonte up to Gias del Saut and the parallel wide and scenic amphitheater of Vallone di San Giacomo adorned with the pleasant Bram lakelet. For more information, click here: http://www.... |
 | North Ridge Loop of Besimauda
4. 07. 2019 19:34:19
The ascent to Besimauda always starting from Meschie di Pradeboni, but climbing the entire North ridge starting from Sella Artondù. For more information, click here: http://www.lafiocavenmola.it/modules/news/article.php?storyid=9971... |
 | 190627 Testa Gias dei Laghi Loop
4. 07. 2019 19:42:18
Vallone di Riofreddo a well-omened name for this anomalous heat wave for a loop passing by Lago Martel Passo Cairiliera Colle Aver, with the obligatory summit of Testa Gias dei Laghi, and return through Vallone d'Aver.... |
 | 190705 Tour of the Peaks of the Upper Grana Valley
13. 07. 2019 16:47:58
A tour at the head of Val Grana to enjoy, besides the wide panoramas in the splendid border areas with Val Maira, especially a somewhat cooler climate than that left in the plain!... |
 | Around Passo di Bravaria from Sant'Anna di Vinadio
16. 07. 2019 01:39:08
In July one of the traditional destinations in the province of Cuneo is the walking pilgrimage to the Santuario di SantAnna di Vinadio in Valle Stura. The Compagnia dell'Anello chose to follow, in a somewhat particular way, one of the pilgrims' routes starting from SantAnna to reach Passo di Bravari... |
 | Monte Aver
30. 07. 2019 00:02:00
A short excursion, but no less enticing or banal, to reach the two main summits of Monte Aver, a mountain part of the chain including Punta Maladecia and Testa Gias dei Laghi, a suggestive and austere counterpart to the Santuario di Sant'Anna di Vinadio.... |
 | Serziera Battery Loop, from Vinadio
30. 07. 2019 00:09:32
A nice summer loop tour, doable on foot or by mountain bike (even better on e-bike, i.e., the modern pedal-assisted bike, also known as electric bike) to climb to the important fortifications dominating the right hydrographic slope of Valle Stura, supporting the imposing defensive system of Forte Al... |
 | Rocciamelone
7. 08. 2019 01:18:41
This time we go out of town, to Valle di Susa, to reach the summit of the mythical Rocciamelone, a Graian Alps mountain 3,538m high, located on the border between Valle di Susa and Valle di Viù, considered for centuries the highest peak of the Alps, as it looms over the valley with a drop exceeding ... |
 | Becco Grande and Cima di Test
11. 08. 2019 00:44:39
Ascent to an unusual peak near the more popular Rocca la Meja, but only 56 m lower, precisely Becco Grande or Cima Bandita, the East peak, the highest in the group.For more information, click here: http://www.lafiocavenmola.it/modules/news/article.php?storyid=10003... |
 | Buco di Viso and Monte Meidassa
20. 08. 2019 00:27:22
Today we ascend the Po valley for a classic hike with an interesting historical flavor (due to the ancient Buco di Viso) and the satisfaction of climbing a three-thousander (Monte Meidassa).For more information, click here: http://www.lafiocavenmola.it/modules/news/article.php?storyid=10016... |
 | Fauniera Loop
20. 08. 2019 00:33:09
A short easy trail suitable for all to reach, via a loop, the summit and Colle Fauniera, with a detour to Colle Dal Nais to admire in sequence Rocca Parvo, Parvetto and Punta Parvo. All centered on the new Rifugio Fauniera (ex Trofarello) to taste, at the end of the hike, the Castelmagno specialties... |
 | Quarzina hamlets loop (aka "Sapori della Balconata di Ormea 2019")
15. 09. 2019 11:27:19
A nice trail, easy and suitable for all, south-facing and thus recommended in spring and autumn when there's still (or already) snow at altitude; we experienced it by participating in the annual (11th) stage of Sapori della Balconata di Ormea, which this time explored the ancient hamlets of the Quar... |
 | Monte Chersogno, from Colle della Bicocca
15. 09. 2019 18:16:46
Chersogno, a suggestive rocky pyramid of the Cottian Alps, clearly visible from the Cuneo plain, its sides dropping steeply in all directions except the western flank which slopes gently towards the Chersogno pass, from which one passes to reach the imposing summit cross at 3026 meters.... |
 | Colle dell'Agnello Loop
15. 09. 2019 18:35:45
Today the Compagnia dellAnello tackles, with an appetizer of Rocche Blen, Cima delle Rossette - an unusual summer peak but very popular in winter - and Pic Brusalana, all summits near Pic dAsti in Val Varaita, then a long loop around Rocca Rossa and Pan di Zucchero, which proves truly interesting an... |
 | Punta Marguareis and Canalone dei Torinesi, from Pian delle Gorre
20. 09. 2019 15:25:45
Back to Valle Pesio to reach the highest peak of the Ligurian Alps, Punta Marguareis, starting from Pian delle Gorre and ascending the Canalone dei Torinesi via the Sentiero Sordella variant. It's a demanding route both for the elevation gain (over 1700 m) and technically in some sections of the via... |
 | Frisson Loop
28. 09. 2019 00:39:44
Taking advantage of the clear almost autumnal day, the Compagnia dell'Anello decides to tackle a long loop around Monte Frisson, including the ascent to it and passage by all the lakes in the area (Frisson, Oro, Alberghi and Vilazzo).... |
 | Loop of Cime Ciriegia and Mercantour
6. 10. 2019 17:39:05
Grand and spectacular loop that the namesake Compagnia completed today, in the context of a warm and sunny day that only early autumn can offer. We are in the heart of the Marittime, the tour links the cols and related summits of Ciriegia and Mercantour (with a quick detour to Cima della Leccia).... |
 | Loop of Monti Nebiùs, Savi & Co
11. 10. 2019 13:38:39
Following the tracks of friends from Trekking Nord Ovest and Klaus, today the Compagnia dell'Anello tackles a long and demanding (but exciting) loop to reach the summits of Monte Nebiùs and Monte Savi in Valle Stura, starting from Neraissa Superiore.... |
 | Loop of Auta di Barel and Becco Rosso, from Murenz
19. 10. 2019 19:16:00
Very pleasant loop hike that we tried on two itineraries (longer to Auta di Barel and shorter to Becco Rosso) combining the ascent on a semi-unknown ex-military mule track through white fir and larch woods and the descent on the excellent GTA trail. All in the presence of numerous defensive works of... |
 | Loop of Monte Vaccia and Bec di Brancia Courba, from Sambuco
31. 10. 2019 13:32:49
Again Valle Stura di Demonte, Marittime Alps side again, and more and more, Compagnia dell'Anello, olé!For this hike too, two itineraries will be followed (one a bit longer towards Monte Vaccia and one shorter towards Bec di Brancia Courba), diversified but with most of the path in common, drawing ... |
 | Smurf Village, from Loano, by MTB
31. 10. 2019 14:11:43
Early St. Martin's Summer? Maybe. The fact is that after the recent deluge, today's weather is ideal for a nice bike ride with my wife Maria Teresa and our trusty "Turbo Levo".... |
 | Loop of Bric dei Crovi, Noli and Castello di Monte Ursino, from Voze
5. 11. 2019 18:27:52
When the weather in our alpine valleys starts to cool down, it's time to seek out some remnants of summer on one of the beautiful trails along the nearby Ligurian coast. The goal was to get a close look at Castello di Monte Ursino, which towers dominantly on a hill from which it takes its name, defe... |
 | Crava Morozzo Nature Reserve Loop
15. 11. 2019 20:31:12
Uncertain weather forecasts and fresh snow whitening the peaks lower and lower convinced the Compagnia dellAnello to stay on the plain, planning a long-desired loop in the Lipu Oasis of Crava Morozzo, which this year celebrates the 40th anniversary of its foundation. It was established in 1979 by a... |
 | Madonna del Lago Loop, from Colle di Nava, by MTB
15. 11. 2019 20:52:48
A beautiful loop along the border between Piedmont and Liguria, from Colle di Nava in an area rich in dirt lanes, ideal terrain to test our new Turbo Levo e-bikes.... |
 | MTB Loop in the Upper Valle Belbo
18. 11. 2019 17:54:04
An interesting loop in Alta Langa on the left hydrographic slope of Valle Belbo, on asphalted or dirt lanes that seem made for cycle tourism enthusiasts, to rediscover places and memories from childhood and adolescence. Places now much changed, with hillsides free of woods totally occupied by the pr... |
 | Guglia del Nivo Loop, from Melle
2. 12. 2019 19:41:07
After long weeks of rain, finally the forecast of some sun sees us ready to tackle a route (for now still below the snow line), on the left (sunniest) hydrographic slope of Val Varaita, with a program that includes departure from Melle, ascent to San Bernardo delle Sottole and Guglia del Nivo, and s... |
 | Wolf and Sant'Anselmo Loop in the Cuneo River Park
9. 12. 2019 23:25:15
A relaxing itinerary, immersed in nature, where you can observe herons, mallards and other bird species in their natural environment..., but also the opportunity to calmly observe new angles and perspectives: from the complex hydraulic engineering works that from here bring irrigation water to the v... |
 | Bric Falò and San Bernardo Chapel Loop, from Rifreddo
19. 12. 2019 21:44:09
Today's destination winds through Valle Po, in the natural amphitheater behind Rifreddo on the southern slopes of Monte Bracco, with ascent to Bric Falò and return from the San Bernardo chapel.... |
 | 2019 Summits of the Compagnia dell'Anello
30. 12. 2019 16:14:39
A summary of the hiking activity in 2019 of the Compagnia dell'Anello in the Cozie, Marittime and Ligurian Alps. 48 excursions for 648 km of walking, 43,844 meters of positive elevation gain and 228 hours in motion.... |
 | Costa Chiggia and Monte Buch Loop
8. 01. 2020 13:31:56
As the first outing of the new year (and first outing on snow), the Compagnia dell'Anello chooses the classic of classics, namely the Costa Chiggia loop, always very popular both among ski mountaineers and snowshoe hikers, for the safety of the route and the incomparable 360-degree panorama that acc... |
 | Mount Crosetta and Punta Castellar Loop, from S Magno
15. 01. 2020 02:00:24
On a beautiful sunny day, with high pressure and stable weather for several days, the Compagnia dellAnello chooses the beautiful mountain environment of the southern slope of the upper Valle Grana to walk, with snowshoes, a pleasant loop reaching the summits of Monte Crosetta and Punta Castellar (Ch... |
 | Mount San Bernardo, from Roccabruna
18. 01. 2020 18:11:45
The Compagnia dellAnello tackles, even in 2020, what has become the social trip in cases where the weather or physical conditions require it: the ascent to Monte San Bernardo, above Dronero, a peaceful excursion with south-facing exposure in the lower Val Maira from Roccabruna (La Rocha).... |
 | Santa Lucia and Pian di Funs Loop, from Entracque
29. 01. 2020 14:04:16
A beautiful loop inspired by a snowshoe itinerary proposed by the Alpi Marittime Park in Valle Gesso, at Entracque. The author presents it like this: It is surprising how it is possible to walk such a beautiful loop in the immediate vicinity of Entracque, in an environment little compromised by any ... |
 | La Madonina (Oratory) and Le Pilon, from Saorge
4. 02. 2020 19:33:25
The Roya Valley hides several hidden corners, always pleasant to discover.In this excursion, starting from the last hairpin bend of the Route des Châtaigniers, which leads to the South part of Saorge near the Madone de Poggio church, we ascend the wild valleys of Bendola and Madonina reaching the fa... |
 | Mont Bergiorin loop, from Tende
12. 02. 2020 14:07:04
We return to Val Roya and this time it's Mont Bergiorin's turn, a summit just under 1700 meters, from which one enjoys a magnificent 360-degree view of the Maritime and Ligurian Alps. This summit can be reached either from Tenda or Briga with paths leading up to the 1111 m Col de Boselia, from which... |
 | Rocher de Maïma, Chapelle de St Sauveur and Grotte des Hérétiques loop, from Tende
25. 02. 2020 01:42:19
The Compagnia dell'Anello does a nice tris in Valle Roya. After the excellent tours of the past weeks: the Oratoire de La Madonina and Mont Bergiorin, this week it's the turn of Rocher de Maïma, together with Chapelle de St. Sauveur and Grotte des Hérétiques: an interesting loop, very varied and ric... |
 | Loop of Castello di Monte Ursino and Bric dei Monti, from Noli
27. 02. 2020 16:10:01
The amphitheater surrounding the splendid city of Noli - delimited on one side by Capo Noli (or Noli semaphore) and on the other by Monte Ursino with its soaring castle, all enclosed above by the green Manie plateau - always invites pleasant walks to discover new enchanting panoramic views and the h... |
 | Spectacular tour of the eastern hamlets of Castelmagno
10. 03. 2020 19:05:19
In a winter that is not very wintery, the Compagnia dellAnello on a beautiful sunny day opts for a wonderful naturalistic-geological tour of great interest among the hamlets east of Castelmagno in a wild mid-mountain environment with early spring blooms on a path recently wonderfully renewed...... |
 | Cadibona and Madonna del Monte loop, from Vado, by MTB
11. 03. 2020 18:37:07
In search of new routes on the hills within Savona-Vado - we take the cue from the fact that today the new bridge over the TO-SV highway is opened, rebuilt in record time after the collapse following the landslide on the slope of Madonna del Monte on November 25 last - to do a tour in this area, ext... |
 | greetings to my friends - Easter 2020
9. 04. 2020 19:23:26
Greetings to friends for a somewhat special Easter (in the company of the 'coronavirus'), centered on the beautiful piece by Piero Montanaro 'Amici miei'.... |
 | On the slopes of Taiaré, by MTB
14. 05. 2020 01:51:31
A nice little tour to start removing some cobwebs from the bikes and rust from the legs, accumulated during the long lockdown due to the corona-virus.For more info: http://www.lafiocavenmola.it/modules/news/article.php?storyid=10238... |
 | Loop of Pilone della Battaglia and Bric Berciassa, from Robilante
26. 05. 2020 01:35:02
Today's tour, strictly a loop, winds along the right hydrographic side of the lower Val Vermenagna, on the paths of Marco Olmo. Starting from Robilante the route climbs to Colletto Ramonda, follows the ups and downs of the ridge which on the other side sees the slopes towards Boves and Valle Colla, ... |
 | Costa Chiggia and Monte Buch, from Colletto di Macra
1. 06. 2020 18:38:55
Today's idea of the Compagnia dell'Anello is to carry out an excursion along the ridge of Costa Chiggia and Monte Buch, ascending from Borgata Colletto di Macra along the paths of the Photographers and the Bottai, then returning by descending to Borgata Palent.... |
 | Monte Rubbio, from San Damiano Macra
7. 06. 2020 19:50:55
In the end it was not a fallback excursion and if there hadn't been the danger of bad weather, it would even have been a loop... the ascent to Monte Rubbio still represents an encounter with an environment that unequivocally reveals its cultural origin in the signs on the territory and in the grange... |
 | In memory of Alberto Rosso
26. 07. 2020 02:08:47
Here is the video that collects some images of the memory that the Compagnia dell'Anello wanted to dedicate to the friend Alberto Rosso with the placement of a plaque in the Prato Ciorliero area, in the Unerzio valley - Valle Maira (CN)... |
 | Punta Eco and Bric Cassin, from Prato Ciorliero
4. 08. 2020 13:00:27
The main summit we want to reach today anyway is Punta Eco, a bold and rocky maiden of the nearby eerie Rocca Brancia, whose easy ascent route develops to the right of Passo della Gardetta, initially climbing the eastern slope, with the last alpine section astride the rocky southeast ridge.... |
 | Monte Bert and tour at the foot of Meja, from Grange Selvest di Preit
5. 08. 2020 19:53:03
A very pleasant ring in a majestic setting among the spires of the upper Preit valley and the severe North wall of Rocca La Meja. On the tour, among a sunny bloom of laburnum and rhododendrons, the memory of the alpini victims of the 1937 tragedy is remembered and honored, one walks on the green bea... |
 | Ring of Testa del Duca, from Pian delle Gorre
17. 08. 2020 02:07:47
A path of great scenic beauty and important historical and cultural interest. We are in Valle Pesio with the goal of the pass and peak of Testa del Duca, starting from Pian delle Gorre, above Certosa di Pesio.... |
 | Ring Monte La Bianca and Cima di Test, from Gias Valanghe
26. 08. 2020 17:33:42
Today a wide and spectacular ring at the nodal point of confluence of the heads of Vallone dell'Arma, Valle Grana and Vallone di Marmora, starting from Alpe Valanghe, ascent to Monte La Bianca and return passing through Colle del Mulo, Cima di Test, Colle dei Morti and Colle del Vallonetto.... |