 | With snowshoes Costa Chiggia and Monte Buch
25. 12. 2021 01:47:37
It could not be missing, for the new entries of the Fellowship of the Ring who had never tried snowshoes, the baptism on the classic loop of Costa Chiggia. The place is always very crowded, both by ski mountaineering enthusiasts and snowshoe hikers, for the safety of the route and the incomparable 3... |
 | Peaks and loops 2021
3. 01. 2022 14:45:15
Summary video of the hiking activities 2021 of the Fellowship of the Ring.The details of all excursions can be viewed here: http://www.lafiocavenmola.it/modules/news/newsbythisauthor.php?uid=18666... |
 | Loop of Borgata Roi from Cartignano
9. 01. 2022 14:05:24
For the last outing of 2021, the Fellowship of the Ring, in full respect of gender equality, three to three, chose a low-altitude, simple and sunny path. The choice favored the Sentiero dei Caprioli of Cartignano with extension to Borgata Roi and relaxing break for greetings at the welcoming Casa Va... |
 | Loop among the Hamlets of Roccabruna from San Costanzo al Monte
12. 01. 2022 01:59:31
The Municipality of Roccabruna, although not particularly vast territorially, can boast the presence of as many as 93(!) hamlets, more than half of which are now uninhabited, if not reduced to a few ruined walls: our today's excursion, inaugurating the new year, not particularly demanding in terms o... |
 | Loop of Cascata Pisciai, Monte Moura and Rocca Serneis from Cornaletto sottano
18. 01. 2022 18:59:27
Today the Fellowship of the Ring tries a nice tour on the sunny side of the left orographic flank of Valle Stura, above Cornaletto. Very varied route: from the Pisciai waterfall, to some of the old hamlets of Demonte, along nice paths, lanes and mule tracks, but also more demanding sections on the r... |
 | Tour of the “Laouziere” from San Pietro di Monterosso Grana
27. 01. 2022 17:49:09
The mountain is not made only of peaks, summits or tops and sometimes it's worth not always climbing higher at all costs, but pausing to understand and deepen the historical and cultural facts of our alpine valleys. Today's tour of the Fellowship of the Ring is mainly addressed to this aspect...... |
 | Ring of Monte Malaterra and Monte Vecchio from Limone Piemonte
13. 02. 2022 21:40:01
In a winter poor of snow, the Fellowship of the Ring turns its attention also to paths that, with normal weather, would be more suitable for other periods of the year.Monte Vecchio consists of a long ridge oriented approximately from North to South, between Colletto di Cagera to the North and Colle ... |
 | Bric Mindino Loop from Castello di Casotto
13. 02. 2022 22:05:31
This week the Compagnia dell'Anello moves to the Valli Monregalesi and Cebano to reach one of the most panoramic peaks of the Ligurian Alps: Bric Mindino. But to not betray our name and the way of reaching places and sites on always new paths - that is, without retracing steps, with a loop route - w... |
 | Rocceré and Cornet Loop from Sant'Anna di Roccabruna
22. 02. 2022 01:59:27
The little snow from the past few days has not substantially changed the possible hiking modes, in the sense that it is insufficient for appropriate and pleasant use of snowshoes at low altitudes and safely at higher altitudes, where dangerous ice slabs are present. The Compagnia dell'Anello therefo... |
 | Mimosa Balcony Trail from Airole Ventimiglia
22. 02. 2022 02:13:17
In this season the call of Valle Roia is strong and the desire to escape the dryness of our valleys to walk in the green is enticing and exhilarating... for more information, search here: http://www.lafiocavenmola.it/modules/news/article.php?storyid=10694... |
 | Bric Caré, Rocca degli Uccelli and Bric dei Monti from Colla di Magnone
6. 03. 2022 17:37:03
Awaiting the true spring, not the one that incautiously replaced the true winter, the desire for a bit of green is strong. Nothing better than a getaway to nearby Liguria to savor, besides the green of the Mediterranean maquis, the intense blue of the sea. The Compagnia dell'Anello thus treats itsel... |
 | Mombracco Loop from Trappa di Barge
28. 03. 2022 20:08:46
Leonardo's mountain, Mombracco or Monte Bracco, never disappoints. One walks suspended between the wide plain of Saluzzo orchards and the severe rocky walls of Monviso and its powerful buttresses. This time the Compagnia dell'Anello ascended from Barge to Trappa then tackled an extraordinary loop am... |
 | Castle Tour of Chiusa di Pesio
28. 03. 2022 22:08:34
Sometimes mountain hiking enthusiasts - and the Compagnia dell'Anello is among them - know the three-thousanders better than the hills or the lower pre-alpine elevations, certainly less sought after from an alpinistic viewpoint, but certainly not lacking in charm due to the wealth of historical, cul... |
 | Via del Purchin Loop with Variants from Finalborgo
29. 03. 2022 12:52:01
Castles, churches, chapels, crags, cliffs, caves, pinnacles, caverns... this in summary is the variety that the Compagnia dell'Anello encountered on this classic route in the Mediterranean maquis of the Finalese...... |
 | Quagna Mines of Monterosso Grana and Rocca Stella Shrine Loop
4. 04. 2022 16:10:22
Today we discover mysterious gold prospectors' mines and magnificent panoramas of the lower-middle Valle Grana...For more information, search here: http://www.lafiocavenmola.it/modules/news/article.php?storyid=10705... |
 | Frog Trail Loop, Bric delle Forche and Gattere Ridge from Valgrana
25. 04. 2022 21:09:07
This week, taking advantage of the forecasted good weather window in Valle Grana, the Compagnia dell'Anello went to try the Sentiero delle rane with some extensions towards Montemale in the woods above the fertile Valgrana plain. Trails marked and maintained by the skilled volunteers of the Sentieri... |
 | Monte Tejè Loop
26. 04. 2022 01:18:30
Very varied loop trail among hamlets, shrines, pond, hills, Resistance memorial and beautiful summit with extensive panoramas, in an environment that, at the time of the hike, was still partially snowy...... |
 | Monte Pietra Ardena Loop from Garessio
26. 04. 2022 01:27:22
Pleasant hike combining the fascinating historical sites of the Medieval Village of Garessio with the easy ascent to the summit of the Monte Pietra Ardena crag. The route allows for a nice loop with ascent on the eastern side and descent on the western side...... |
 | Fenoglian Paths of the Langa Partisans
5. 05. 2022 18:53:24
To commemorate the centenary of Beppe Fenoglio's birth, we chose a loop along the partisan paths around Cascina del Pavaglione, in the Municipality of Castino, where Fenoglio set La Malora, one of his most famous novels: almost three years I stayed at Pavaglione, and now I've been away for five mont... |
 | CN) | Ring (of some) of the hamlets of Elva (Valle Maira)
22. 05. 2022 20:22:40
As if by chance, the day of our hamlet loop in Elva coincides with the vigil of the feast of San Pancrazio, a traditional reference until a few decades ago for the return to Elva of the cavié, that is, the hair collectors who in autumn, after finishing agricultural work, emigrated to half of Italy i... |
 | Ring of Serre di Raie, from Sampeyre
10. 06. 2022 18:54:14
This week the Compagnia dell'Anello tries this nice loop in Val Varaita, along the slope overlooking Sampeyre. We named it Serre di Raie in homage to this delightful hamlet that has preserved the features and atmosphere of bygone times. But the reasons for interest encountered on this route are many... |
 | Tour of some of the high hamlets of San Damiano Macra
10. 06. 2022 19:34:11
This week the Compagnia dell'Anello takes you to a little-known place in Valle Maira, among some hamlets of San Damiano Macra located just below the ridge traversed by Strada dei Cannoni, dividing Valle Maira and Varaita. We are on the portion of the slope overlooked by Monti Birrone, Longia and Ras... |
 | Ring of Monte La Pèrtia, from Sant'Anna di Bellino
21. 06. 2022 00:08:29
For a long time I had been intrigued by a loop done by my friend Klaus to Monte La Pèrtia and the Piatto Rosso location, on the dividing ridge between Vallone Varaita di Rui and Vallone Belardes, where numerous former military posts part of the Vallo Alpino defensive works are located...... |
 | Ring of Punta di Fiutrusa and Monte Ferra, from Sant'Anna di Bellino
21. 06. 2022 01:01:15
The Compagnia dell'Anello dusts off its alpine past and, skipping numerous 1000 and 2000 meter peaks step by step, also favored by the exceptionally prematurely warm season, decides to turn attention to 3000 meters, aiming at one of the most classic combinations of 2 peaks in Valle Varaita, the 2F, ... |
 | Laghi Lausfer, from San Bernolfo
2. 07. 2022 17:22:38
Today we head to Laghi Lausfer in Valle Stura, above that magnificent village of San Bernolfo (Sabarnui in Occitan dialect), in Vallone dei Bagni di Vinadio, at an altitude of 1703 m a.s.l. For more, search here: http://www.lafiocavenmola.it/modules/news/article.php?storyid=10740... |
 | Ancient Sant'Anna Trail, from Pratolungo di Vinadio
5. 07. 2022 22:36:11
Today the Compagnia dellAnello tackles a special hike for a special occasion, we follow the Cammino di SantAnna along the Ancient trail of Colle di Brasca (now SantAnna) accompanied by Gianni Rosso, one of the designers and operators who brought to light and reactivated the ancient mule track starti... |
 | Monte Viraysse, Pointe and Lac de la Reculaye, from Colle della Maddalena
22. 07. 2022 19:13:58
The Compagnia dellAnello returns after a full 4 years to tackle the pair Monte Viraysse and Pointe de la Rèculaye which back then, due to unfavorable weather forecasts, had been interrupted halfway after the ascent to Pointe...... |
 | Ring of the Frassati Trail of Piedmont, from Traves TO
27. 07. 2022 18:18:55
In Piedmont, the trail dedicated to Frassati, inaugurated on 28 June 1997, is the one that Pier Giorgio walked a month before his death, on a hike to the 'Lunelle' in Val di Lanzo. For more, search here: http://www.lafiocavenmola.it/modules/news/article.php?storyid=10748... |
 | Ring of Monte Pence, from Sant'Anna di Bellino
9. 08. 2022 13:31:55
A nice loop today by the Compagnia dell'Anello pushing to the head of Vallone di Bellino in a multifaceted environment: from wide pastoral meadows to peaks near three thousand meters, from numerous military defense works of the Vallo Alpino to the Barricate gorge carved by the impetuous course of th... |
 | Ring of Flavors of the Ormea Balcony, from Viozene, or Food-Wandering through Tanaria
26. 09. 2022 00:48:19
After two years of suspension due to Covid, the nice and enjoyable event returns - organized by CAI Ormea - which this year combines a hike through the hamlets of the Viozene fraction with a meal divided into 5 courses where local foods and wines are savored.... |
 | Monte Saletta, from San Bernolfo
15. 09. 2022 14:10:40
Seeing them during repeated visits to this valley, these two peaks slyly overlooking the village of San Bernolfo from above had not particularly piqued our interest. We are talking about Monte Saletta and Monte Laroussa, separated by Passo di Laroussa which connects Vallone di San Bernolfo with Vall... |
 | Monte Monaco, from Màcari (TP)
17. 10. 2022 16:50:13
Ascent to Monte Monaco, the mountain dominating the promontory of San Vito Lo Capo (TP) which seems to protect the inhabited center by rising majestically behind it and serving as a backdrop to a landscape that, between sea and land, offers a unique and enchanting panorama.... |
 | Loop of Monte Fautet, from Pralapia di Bobbio Pellice
17. 10. 2022 17:21:06
The Compagnia dell'Anello this week expands its range of action with a suggestive hike in Val Pellice on a wild path in the Carbonieri valley reaching the beautiful basin of Alpe La Roussa and the panoramic Monte Fautet with views of the mountains of Val Pellice and the peaks of Valle Po.... |
 | Rocchetta and Laghi della Paur
26. 10. 2022 01:43:35
Today the Compagnia dellAnello returns to Vallone di Riofreddo, in Valle Stura, to see how the feuillage is in this wild valley surrounded by lakes, with the goal of Rocchetta della Paur, at the end of the valley itself, above the two Laghi della Paur.... |
 | Loop of Monte Antoroto and Mongrosso, from Colla di Casotto
2. 11. 2022 01:36:07
Pleasant hike of the Compagnia dell'Anello in Valle Tanaro taking advantage of one of the stunning days this autumn is giving us. The program envisaged, starting from Colla di Casotto (Garessio 2000) the loop of Monte Antoroto and Monte Grosso (or Mongrosso), not to be confused with the homonymous m... |
 | Loop of Monte Galero & Co, from Colle San Bernardo di Garessio
7. 11. 2022 19:22:08
A beautiful tour on Monte Galero, the mountain behind Garessio which, despite the name, offers free and wide horizons between the Maritime Alps and the Ligurian Sea, following a nice loop starting from Colle di San Bernardo. Truth be told, it seems certain that its name has nothing to do with galley... |
 | Loop of the Path of Legends, from Pradleves
21. 11. 2022 19:51:22
The Compagnia dell'Anello has tried this beautiful trail in its maximum length, including the recent extension to the interesting and arcane Barma Capitani.For more info, click here: http://www.lafiocavenmola.it/modules/news/article.php?storyid=10785... |
 | Loop of the peaks of Gilba Superiore, from borgata Danna
28. 11. 2022 15:31:52
On a splendid mid-November day, the Compagnia dell'Anello, enriched by the presence of Carla and the return of Osvaldo, enjoys a very panoramic tour of the upper Gilba valley touching the crest peaks of the three Bric: Piata, Arpiol and Costa, straddling Val Varaita and Valle Po...... |
 | Loop of Capo Noli, Bric dei Crovi and Voze, from Noli
5. 12. 2022 12:03:16
When the cold begins to creep into our alpine valleys and the palette of foliage colors is now just a memory, the call for a getaway to nearby Liguria returns strong to savor, besides the green of the Mediterranean maquis, the intense blue of the sea.... |
 | Loop on Venasca Outdoor trails 1st part
15. 12. 2022 20:44:04
Intrigued by the digital project Venasca Outdoor designed to present the tourist, hiking, cultural and commercial offer of this municipality in Val Varaita, the Compagnia dell'Anello - after consulting the excellent website online, particularly appreciated by us for the detailed trail proposal accom... |
 | Sunrise at bivacco Gratton 9/8/12
6. 11. 2012 18:35:16
Sunrise at bivacco Gratton before the ascent to Punta Rossa della Grivola framed at the end.... |
 | Becca della Traversiere 5/8/2011
7. 11. 2012 19:15:23
Started from Bezzi then descended to Rhemes Notre Dame amid rain, snow, frost and wind... |
 | Punta Rossa Grivola, 9/8/2012 panorama comments and greetings
9. 11. 2012 15:40:18
Started from Gratton at 8, reached the summit at 9. Descended to Vittorio Sella with detour to Col Lauson. Magnificent day and weather... |
 | Western Breithorn 16/6/13 Panorama
21. 06. 2013 19:45:27
Started from Rifugio Guide del Cervino, ridge traverse from Central Breithorn to Western. Thanks to rope team companions Federico and Fausto.... |
 | Rifugio Perucca Vuillermoz 2909m 21/08/14
24. 02. 2015 11:31:39
After a night at the hut we headed to Mont Rous and then Pancherot concluding our trek in Valtournenche. Splendid day... |
 | Arp Vieille, Valgrisenche 6/4/15 Telemark
15. 04. 2015 17:34:13
Ascent from Bonne on Easter Monday and descent telemark, splendid day with spring snow.SoundtrackThe place inside - Silent partner (provided by Free Music Archive)Alan Walker - Fade (provided by NoCopyrightSounds)... |
 | Mondolè, Telemark 18/04/15
20. 04. 2015 14:43:56
Started from Artesina, we reached the summit with a splendid view and excellent spring snow accompanying us on the descent!Thanks to companions Paolo, Giorgio, Andrea and mascot Ellen.... |
 | Punta Martin (1001m) 17/5/15
17. 05. 2015 19:21:05
On a nice May day in the morning I reached this rugged mountain above the town of Acquasanta, starting however from the Praglia plains. Wonderful short hike to do when you have little time. At a good pace in one hour to the summit... |
 | Gran Paradiso from Rifugio Chabod 19-20/6/15 CAI ULE Genova
21. 06. 2015 18:18:22
Friday and Saturday on Gran Paradiso. Started Saturday morning at 4 from the hut. Too bad for the weather that unleashed a storm 15 minutes from the summit taking away the view. A magnificent experience with the SFE group of CAI ULE Genova... |
 | on the route of stage 3 of Giro d'Italia 2015 - Lago del Brugneto
27. 06. 2015 13:12:45
Bike trip around Lago del Brugneto, along the route of the third stage of the 98th Giro d'Italia, with traces still on the asphalt. Crossing the splendid Parco dell'Antola and the villages of Garaventa, Bavastri, Bavastrelli, Propata, Caffarena.... |