 | Maira Valley | Bric Servagno m. 2404 (Southern Cottian Alps)
4. 10. 2012 10:04:15
Video dedicated to a nice snowshoe ascent in Maira Valley. The goal is Bric Servagno m. 2404, climbed from Preit via Colle del Preit and west flank, although original goal was Monte Bodoira, but snow conditions made it impossible (too much snow, sinking over the knees). Pleasant hike in evocative su... |
 | Stura di Demonte Valley | New Year 2007 at Rif. Zanotti (Maritime Alps)
4. 10. 2012 18:37:18
Video dedicated to some nice days spent at Rifugio Zanotti, in Vallone del Piz (Maritime Alps), where we climbed two peaks: Costabella del Piz m. 2600 and Punta Zanotti m. 2734 as well as celebrating New Year's in the hut. Nice days spent in excellent company. This video is the travel diary of those... |
 | Monte Alfeo m. 1652 (Ligurian Apennines) | Monte Carmo m. 1642
5. 10. 2012 10:01:02
Video dedicated to an ascent on the mountains of the Ligurian Apennines, in the province of Genoa, on my home mountains. A day trip done comfortably, starting from Capanne di Carrega, first up Monte Carmo then Monte Alfeo via the south ridge, ascended with snowshoes, ice axe and crampons in the fina... |
 | Écrins Group | Barre des Écrins m. 4101 (Dauphiné)
9. 10. 2012 12:45:20
A mountain that needs no introduction for alpinists and mountain lovers in general: Barre des Écrins! This video is dedicated to the ascent done on 10-11-12 August 2012. I had a score to settle with this grandiose mountain which is now closed... after an unlucky attempt years ago, when I had to sett... |
 | Varaita Valley | Punta delle Guglie m. 2748 (Southern Cottian Alps)
13. 10. 2012 12:21:55
Video dedicated to a nice snowshoe outing in Varaita Valley, ascent to Punta delle Guglie m. 2748 from Foresto di Sampeyre via south flank and ridge. Definitely nice day, snow in excellent condition, great company and spectacular panorama from the summit! Hard to ask for more today! Elevation gain: ... |
 | Orco Valley | Cima del Carro m. 3326 (Southern Graian Alps)
15. 10. 2012 10:54:55
A nice video dedicated to the ascent of Cima del Carro, in the Southern Graian Alps in Orco Valley. We climbed from Lago Serrù, via Ghiacciaio del Carro and the North flank, on snow in good condition, glacier without exposed crevasses. Decent day, nice for most of the day then partly cloudy and fog,... |
 | Ollomont Valley | Tete du Filon m. 3306 (Pennine Alps)
16. 10. 2012 12:07:48
A nice video about the ascent of a little-known and little-visited mountain in Ollomont Valley, in the Pennine Alps: Tete du Filon m. 3306. A very pleasant and interesting trip... but definitely long, especially if done in one day from Genoa as in our case! Splendid day, very little snow and in good... |
 | Valle Ubaye) | Brec de l'Homme 3211 m (Southern Cottian Alps)
28. 10. 2012 00:45:08
a nice video dedicated to the ascent of Brec de l'Homme, a very beautiful mountain in the Chambeyron Group in Valle Ubaye. A trip I really liked, done at the end of October without meeting anyone, in a wild and grand setting... fully rewards the choice! Definitely pleasant days, excellent weather, v... |
 | Bernina Group) | Monte Bellavista 3922 m (Rhaetian Alps)
2. 11. 2012 22:55:22
video dedicated to a beautiful ascent in the Rhaetian Alps, in the Bernina Group. Three-day trip: first day from Diga di Campo Moro to Rifugio Marinelli, second day to Monte Bellavista via Passo del Sasso Rosso, Forcola di Bellavista and NE ridge (descent same way back to Rifugio Marinelli). Third d... |
 | Monte Rosa Group) | (Pennine Alps | Punta Dufour 4637 m (Rey ridge)
3. 11. 2012 19:21:51
Video dedicated to the ascent of the highest mountain in the Monte Rosa Group: Punta Dufour 4637 m. A great satisfaction for me, I had long wanted to reach the summit of this great mountain and settle an old score after a failed attempt years ago..! This time Dufour allowed me to the top! First day ... |
 | Vanoise) | Grande Sassière 3751 m (Central Graian Alps)
3. 11. 2012 20:06:59
video dedicated to the ascent of Grande Sassière from the French side. Long but definitely pleasant and interesting ascent. Ascended from Le Saut via the west slope and ridge (French normal route). A great mountain that climbs easily, as aside from a few short and easy climbing steps on rocks and a ... |
 | Gran Paradiso Group) | Monte Taou Blanc 3438 m (Central Graian Alps)
3. 11. 2012 21:18:16
footage dedicated to the ascent of a beautiful mountain in the splendid Nivolet basin: Monte Taou Blanc from Colle del Nivolet via Colle Leynir and SE slope. A welcome return for me, as I had climbed this mountain several years ago. Definitely beautiful day, excellent visibility, vast panorama from ... |
 | Monte Thabor photos 2005
4. 11. 2012 11:48:04
video dedicated to a very pleasant hike in Valle Stretta to the well-known and much-visited Monte Thabor. Ascended from Rifugio Re Magi via the normal route from Valle Stretta. A nice trip, though long between ascent and descent, aided by a beautiful day and excellent terrain. Excellent visibility a... |
 | Valle Stura di Demonte) | Rocca di San Bernolfo 2681 m (Maritime Alps)
7. 11. 2012 16:16:57
footage dedicated to the ascent of a beautiful mountain in the Eastern Maritime Alps, located in Valle Stura di Demonte. Ascended from Strepeis via San Bernolfo, then Rifugio del Laus, Vallone Chiot della Roccia, the slope and NW ridge. A truly pleasant and interesting trip on good snow, splendid da... |
 | Valle Stura di Demonte) | Monte Oronaye 3100 m (Southern Cottian Alps)
8. 11. 2012 11:21:27
Footage dedicated to the ascent of the first great mountain of the Southern Cottian Alps: Monte Oronaye 3100 m. Ascended from Le Pontet via Vallon de l'Oronaye and the South couloir (left branch), finding spectacular weather and good snow conditions. A truly pleasant and greatly satisfying ascent. O... |
 | Ortles/Cevedale Group) | Punta San Matteo 3678 m (Rhaetian Alps
8. 11. 2012 11:56:08
Video of the ascent of Punta San Matteo, a great mountain in the Cevedale Group. Ascended from Passo del Gavia, via Vedretta del Dosegù and the NW ridge. Pleasant glacier ascent and beautiful final ridge with some short mixed sections. Grand setting and fairy-tale views. A truly interesting mountain... |
 | Vanoise) | Dome de Chasseforet 3586 m (Graian Alps | Dome de l'Arpont 3601 m
12. 11. 2012 15:28:07
video dedicated to the ascent of two beautiful mountains in Vanoise National Park: Dome de l'Arpont and Dome de Chasseforet. An ascent on glacier with some heavily crevassed areas but with a good track. Splendid days, reliably satisfying climbs, spectacular views from both summits... and great compa... |
 | Western Lyskamm 4481 m (Lyskamm traverse) | Eastern Lyskamm 4527 m
14. 11. 2012 09:50:50
footage dedicated to one of my most beautiful ascents in the Monte Rosa Group: the Lyskamm traverse. Great mountains and an unforgettable ascent! Two days etched in memory. Ascent with Gianfranco Caforio. Difficulty: AD+. Trip on 7,8 and 9-8-2002.... |
 | Western Levanna 3593 m (Southern Graian Alps)
15. 11. 2012 09:48:55
video dedicated to the ascent of Western Levanna from the French side, starting from the road to Col de l'Iseran, via Refuge du Carro and the OSO slope. A great mountain and a trip that fully rewarded our choice. Total elevation gain: 1560 m. Difficulty: F+. Trip done on 14 and 15-9-2002. Participan... |
 | (Valle Varaita) | Monte Aiguillette m. 3298 (Southern Cottian Alps
27. 11. 2012 12:13:54
Video dedicated to the ascent of Monte Aiguillette m. 3298 in Valle Varaita. We climbed from Grange del Rio via Costa Bonafonte (South ridge). Truly pleasant and rewarding trip. Full satisfaction of all participants. Splendid day and itinerary in excellent conditions. Total elevation gain: 1294 m. D... |
 | (Valle Ubaye) | Buc de Nubiera m. 3219 (Southern Cottian Alps
29. 11. 2012 12:53:38
Video dedicated to the ascent of a nice mountain of the Southern Cottian Alps, located in Valle Ubaye. Climbed on a nice summer day, along the normal French route, starting from Fouillouse, via Vallon Riou de Fouillouse, the couloir and West slope. Nice mountain, little frequented but definitely wor... |
 | (Valle Ubaye) | Tete Ronde de l'Escuzier m. 2590 (Maritime Alps
13. 12. 2012 15:07:15
Footage dedicated to the first trip that inaugurated 2012, during some days stay in Valle Ubaye. After an unsuccessful attempt the previous day, we promptly made up for it on January 1, 2012 climbing Tete Ronde de l'Escuzier from Bayasse via Vallon de la Moutière and NW slope. Nice ascent with snows... |
 | (Valle Ubaye) | Tete de Cuguret m. 2912 (Maritime Alps | Tete de Siguret m. 3032
14. 12. 2012 23:47:06
Footage dedicated to the first ascent of the weekend 20 and 21-9-2012 in Valle Ubaye, valley I know well and frequent for years. And I always find goals and itineraries worth discovering and climbing. In this footage you can see the ascent to the easternmost 3000 of the Maritime Alps from the Jausie... |
 | (Valle dell'Arc) | Ouille Noire m. 3357 (Southern Graian Alps
18. 12. 2012 17:02:59
Footage dedicated to an ascent in the Southern Graian Alps, in Valle dell'Arc in France. Since the road to Col de l'Iseran was open, we drove to Pont des Neiges. From there to Ouille Noire via West slope, Col de l'Ouille Noire and North ridge. Truly nice trip and area I knew little about and discove... |
 | (Valle Ubaye) | Tete de la Courbe m. 3089 (Southern Cottian Alps
23. 12. 2012 20:01:03
Nice video dedicated to an ascent in Valle Ubaye, to complete the ridge from Tete de l'Eyssiloun to the summit of Tete de la Courbe, started a few years ago. We started from Saint Ours and climbed via Col de Mirandol, then the NW ridge, also touching the summits of Tete de l'Eyssiloun m. 2896, Tete ... |
 | (Valle Ubaye) | Grand Parpaillon m. 2990 (Southern Cottian Alps
25. 12. 2012 12:23:08
Footage dedicated to a successful Social Trip of CAI Ligure Genova Section, outing done with snowshoes and crampons. After overnighting at Gite d'Etape Le Glacier Bleu in Mont Dauphin, we drove to La Chalp, hamlet of Crevoux and from there climbed to Grand Parpaillon via Vallon de Crevoux and NW slo... |
 | (Valle Orco) | Becca di Gay m. 3621 (Central Graian Alps
27. 12. 2012 14:06:33
Footage dedicated to the ascent of a great mountain in Valle Orco: Becca di Gay m. 3621. We climbed the first day from the Lago di Teleccio dam to Rifugio Pontese (excellent hut, excellent service and welcome!). The second day to Becca di Gay via Vallone di Rio Piantonetto, Ghiacciaio di Roccia Viva... |
 | (Mont Blanc Group) | Dome de Miage m. 3673 (Graian Alps
2. 01. 2013 13:42:07
First upload of 2013! This video illustrates the ascent to Dome de Miage, a great mountain in the Mont Blanc Group, even if not a 4000 it is rightfully famous and very frequented, one of the great goals of classic alpinism! We climbed the first day from Le Cugnon to Refuge des Conscrits, and the sec... |
 | (Valle Stura di Demonte) | Testa della Costabella del Piz m. 2760 (Maritime Alps
4. 02. 2013 17:21:01
Video dedicated to a nice ascent in the Maritime Alps in Valle Stura di Demonte, the goal was Testa della Costabella del Piz m. 2760. Climbed from Pietraporzio, driving to Pian della Regina, then up Vallone del Ciaval and the North slope. Ascent with snowshoes, decent snow conditions, definitely nic... |
 | (Valle Maira) | Tete de Cialancion m. 3019 (Southern Cottian Alps
23. 02. 2013 14:32:29
Video dedicated to the ascent of Tete de Cialancion, a nice 3000 little known and rarely visited in Valle Maira. Arrived on January 6 in Chiappera, where we overnighted at Rifugio Campo Base, where only we and two other people besides the keepers were present. On January 7 we climbed to Tete de Cial... |
 | (Valais) | Brunegghorn m. 3833 (Pennine Alps
25. 02. 2013 18:53:57
Video dedicated to the ascent of Brunegghorn, a great and beautiful mountain of the Pennine Alps, located in Turtmanntal in Valais. Trip done in two days, organized as a social trip by the High Mountain Group 'I Camosci' of CAI Ligure Genova Section. The first day we ascended from Gruben to Turtmann... |
 | Pania della Croce 1859 m (Apuan Alps)
5. 03. 2013 15:11:28
Footage dedicated to the ascent of Pania della Croce, one of the most interesting and frequented mountains of the Apuan Alps. We ascended from Piglionico via Rifugio Rossi alla Pania and Via Amoretti-Di Vestea, a great classic for winter alpinism in the Apuans! A really greatly satisfying ascent and... |
 | Punta Galisia 3346 m (Central Graian Alps)
6. 03. 2013 21:39:11
Video dedicated to the ascent of Punta Galisia from Thumel, with overnight at Rifugio Benevolo. First day from Thumel to Rifugio Benevolo, second day to Punta Galisia via Ghiacciaio di Fond and North-West flank (normal route from Rifugio Benevolo). Really a very pleasant weekend with a beautiful mou... |
 | Monte Chaberton 3130 m (Northern Cottian Alps)
7. 03. 2013 09:49:49
Video dedicated to the snowshoe ascent of Chaberton. We ascended from Clavière via Vallon des Baisses and Colle dello Chaberton. A definitely pleasant ascent that I really liked, for the environment, landscape and panoramas from the summit. Total elevation gain: 1350 m. Difficulty: BR. Participants:... |
 | Gruppo del Bernina) | Pizzo Palù Orientale 3882 m (Rhaetian Alps)
13. 03. 2013 14:33:29
Video dedicated to the beautiful ascent of Pizzo Palù Orientale from the Swiss side, as part of a successful social alpine trip of CAI Sezione Ligure Genova. We arrived the first day at Rifugio Diavolezza using the cable car from Passo del Bernina. The second day we ascended to Pizzo Palù Orientale ... |
 | Queyras) | Pic Nord de la Font Sancte 3385 m (Southern Cottian Alps)
7. 04. 2013 21:01:25
Video dedicated to the ascent of one of the most interesting mountains in Queyras: Pic Nord de la Font Sancte. Ascended from Refuge de Bassa Rua via Vallon de la Font Sancte, NW couloir and East ridge, descent same route. A great mountain and an ascent that fully rewarded our choice. Perfect weather... |
 | Valle Ubaye) | Sommet de la Mortice 3186 m (Southern Cottian Alps)
21. 04. 2013 16:54:23
Video illustrating the ascent of one of the three-thousanders of Valle Ubaye, a little-known and little-visited mountain, except for ski touring trips. It was a nice hike to Col de Serenne, then a snowshoe ascent from the pass to the two summits of Mortice (Sommet and Signal de la Mortice). We ascen... |
 | Queyras) | Pic de Rochebrune 3323 m (Central Cottian Alps)
25. 04. 2013 16:33:49
Footage illustrating the ascent of one of the most beautiful and interesting summits of the Central Cottian Alps: Pic de Rochebrune 3323 m. Ascended via the normal route from Col de l'Izoard, via Col Perdù, Col de Portes and the North flank. A definitely pleasant ascent that was well worth doing, we... |
 | Gruppo dei Mischabel) | Rimpfischorn 4199 m (Pennine Alps)
28. 04. 2013 11:51:57
Video dedicated to the ascent of a great mountain and one of the most interesting 4000s in the Mischabel Group in Switzerland. Ascent over three days, first day from Zermatt to Fluealp Hutte, second day up to Rimpfischorn via Pfulwe Pass and West ridge (descent same route) and overnight again at Flu... |
 | Gruppo del Gran Paradiso) | Cima di Entrelor 3430 m (Central Graian Alps)
11. 05. 2013 15:25:06
Footage dedicated to the ascent of Cima di Entrelor from Pont Valsavaranche. We ascended via the normal route of Valasavaranche, a rather long but also pleasant and interesting ascent as you will see from the images in the video. It is a beautiful mountain but little frequented, except for ski mount... |
 | Valle di Thures) | Monte Terra Nera 3100 m (Central Cottian Alps)
27. 05. 2013 15:40:39
Video dedicated to the ascent of three summits: Cima Dormillouse 2945 m - Cima Viradantour 2992 m and Monte Terra Nera 3100 m in the Central Cottian Alps, in Val di Thures. A rather long but definitely pleasant and interesting trip, done after at least 4 postponements due to bad weather and/or preca... |
 | Valle dell'Arc) | Aiguille Pers 3386 m (Southern Cottian Alps | Pointe Pers 3317 m)
16. 06. 2013 16:30:22
Video dedicated to the ascent of Pointe and Aiguille Pers, two beautiful easily accessible mountains climbed from Col de l'Isèran. Despite the long journey for a Genoese like me, I did the trip in one day from Genoa with an early start but it was worth it as you'll see from these images. I started f... |
 | Valgrisanche) | Punta Bassac Nord 3387 m (Central Graian Alps)
6. 07. 2013 18:13:00
Video dedicated to the ascent of Punta Bassac Nord 3387 m in Valgrisanche. We ascended from Usellières via Rifugio Bezzi, Piano del Vaudet, Colle Bassac and the South ridge (descent via the same route). The first trip of a two-day stay at Rifugio Bezzi. An easy, pleasant and satisfying ascent, due t... |
 | Valais | Barrhorn 3610 m (Pennine Alps)
30. 07. 2013 14:27:41
Video dedicated to the ascent of Barrhorn 3610 m, a nice easily accessible mountain in Turtmanntal, Valais. Ascent after the nice trip to Brunegghorn the previous day, given the possibility of a great summit combo it was almost inevitable to stay one more night at Turtmannhütte (base for the ascent)... |
 | Dauphiné | Dome de Neige des Écrins 4015 m (Écrins Group)
1. 08. 2013 17:41:23
I have also uploaded this video, one of my first video edits from exactly 10 years ago, the editing is very simple and quality not comparable to my current standards, but since it's a pleasant memory for me, I wanted to include it anyway. It was my first attempt at Barre des Écrins, which for variou... |
 | Ubaye Valley | Pic de Panestrel 3254 m (Southern Cottian Alps)
10. 08. 2013 17:21:56
Video dedicated to the ascent of Pic de Panestrel, one of the many 3000s in Valle Ubaye in France. An ascent on the border between demanding hiking and easy alpinism. Wild and evocative setting, quite a long climb requiring good fitness. A little-visited mountain that deserves more attention in my o... |
 | Switzerland | Adula (Rheinwaldhorn) 3402 m (Lepontine Alps)
27. 08. 2013 15:04:50
Video dedicated to the nice ascent by Camosci Group CAI Ligure Genova to Cima dell'Adula (or Rheinwaldhorn), the highest mountain of the Ticino Alps. First day from Passo Muazz (parking) to Capanna Adula UTOE following the long Val Carassino. Second day ascent to Cima dell'Adula via normal route fro... |
 | Monte Rosa Group | Roccia Nera 4075 m (Pennine Alps)
30. 09. 2013 13:18:13
Video dedicated to the ascent of Roccia Nera, one of the 4000s of the Monte Rosa Group, climb done as part of a social trip of the High Mountain Group 'Camosci' CAI Sezione Ligure Genova. First day cable car from Cervinia to Plateau Rosà then descent to Rifugio Teodulo for overnight (day 1). Second ... |
 | Switzerland | Abeniflue 3962 m (Bernese Oberland)
28. 10. 2013 16:57:57
Video dedicated to the three days spent in the Bernese Oberland, with ascent to Abeniflue 3962 m. First day from Fafleralp to Hollandia Hut, second day ascent to Abeniflue via normal SW side route and return to hut, third day descent to Fafleralp. A very pleasant glacier ascent in truly grand high m... |
 | High Dauphiné | Pic de la Grave 3669 m (Meije Massif)
10. 11. 2013 00:37:15
Video dedicated to the ascent of a great mountain in the Meije Group: Pic de la Grave. Ascent from Col des Ruillans via Ghiacciaio della Girose and north side (descent same way). Pleasant and fun glacier climb with steep sections up to 45° and a mixed section, short terminal rocky ridge with easy I ... |