 | Val d'Ayas | Monte Facciabella 2621 m (Pennine Alps) 25. 11. 2013 15:08:31 Video dedicated to a great snowshoe outing in Val d'Ayas, our goal was Monte Facciabella, ascended from Mandriou via Colle di Vascoccia and west ridge. Excellent trip, lots of snow in good condition, spectacular day and vast panorama from the summit. Val d'Ayas in winter offers many opportunities fo... |
 | Varaita Valley | Pelvo di Ciabrera 3152 m (Southern Cottian Alps) 16. 12. 2013 11:50:19 Video dedicated to a pleasant hiking trip in Valle Varaita, with ascent to a nice little-known 3000 m peak that is rarely visited but deserves to be climbed as seen in the footage. We ascended from S. Anna di Bellino via Vallone Autaret, Colle Autaret and SW side (descent same way). A great trip tha... |
 | Ubaye Valley | Tête de la Pelouse 2922 m (Maritime Alps) 29. 12. 2013 14:03:25 Video dedicated to a beautiful hike in the French Maritime Alps, in Valle Ubaye. The goal was Tête de la Pelouse 2922 m, ascended starting from Pont Rouge (Larche) via Val Fourane, Vallon de Lauzanier and east side (descent via Lac Derrière de la Croix and Vallon de Lauzanier, loop). Valle Ubaye con... |
 | Val Senales | Punta Finale 3514 m (Venoste Alps) 5. 01. 2014 12:33:24 I have re-uploaded the video dedicated to Punta Finale, the previous version lacked the complete second part of the audio tracks due to technical issues. Now the soundtrack is complete. Ascent from Rifugio Similaun via Ghiacciaio Niederjochferner on the west side and ridge (normal Italian route) wit... |
 | Val Senales | Similaun 3606 m (Venoste Alps) 6. 01. 2014 12:13:52 Video dedicated to the first of two ascents in Val Senales: Similaun. Ascent from Vernago via Vallone di Tisa to Rifugio Similaun (day 1), on the second day we climbed Similaun via Ghiacciaio Niederjochferner (normal Italian route) with descent by the same itinerary back to Rifugio Similaun. Elevati... |
 | Switzerland) | Valle di Bavona | Monte Basodino, 3273 m (Lepontine Alps) 20. 01. 2014 12:50:43 Video dedicated to the ascent of Monte Basodino, one of the great mountains of the Lepontine Alps. We ascended via the Swiss normal route, passing through Capanna Basodino (really excellent hut!) via Ghiacciaio del Basodino and East ridge (with descent via the same itinerary). It was a really pleasa... |
 | Val d'Ayas) | Monte Croce, 2984 m (Pennine Alps) 24. 01. 2014 12:43:13 Footage dedicated to a nice snowshoe outing in Val d'Ayas, the goal this time was the ascent of Monte Croce, a little-known and little-visited mountain, a valid alternative to the more famous Becca di Nana, Becca Trecarè, Facciabella and Monte Roisetta. Worth considering and climbing. The route is a... |
 | Val Chisone) | Punta Rocca Nera, 2852 m (Central Cottian Alps) 10. 02. 2014 12:16:15 Video dedicated to the social trip of CAI Ligure Genova on 4 and 5-5-2013 aiming at the ascent to Punta Rocca Nera, 2852 m in the Orsiera Group in Val Chisone. We ascended the first day from Pra Catinat to Rifugio Selleries, and the second day to Punta Rocca Nera from Vallone Ciardonnet via SW side,... |
 | Signal du Lac, 3434 m (Southern Graian Alps) | Signal du Lamet, 3484 m | Punta Lamet, 3505 m 3. 03. 2014 15:50:28 Video dedicated to the ascent of Punta Lamet combined with the two nearby Signal du Lamet and Signal du Lac. We ascended from Lago del Moncensio via Baraccon des Chamois, SW side and ridge. An ascent without particular difficulties up to the 3400 m col between Signal du Lac and Signal du Lamet, then... |
 | Valle Maira) | Monte Birrone, 2131 m (Southern Cottian Alps) 23. 03. 2014 17:02:06 Video dedicated to the ascent of Monte Birrone, 2131 m (Southern Cottian Alps) in Valle Maira. A pleasant outing done with snowshoes. We ascended from Palù (hamlet of Pagliero) passing hamlet Chesta, Colle Birrone and SW side. Snow in good conditions and decent weather, great panorama from the summi... |
 | Switzerland) | Spitzhorli, 2737 m (Lepontine Alps) 19. 04. 2014 19:39:45 Video dedicated to a nice snowshoe outing in the Sempione Group (Lepontine Alps). First outing for the undersigned in the Sempione area with snowshoes and in winter attire! Day trip from Genova (my city of residence for those who don't know), ascended from Passo del Sempione via SE side and Passo di... |
 | Valle Stura di Demonte) | Monte Laroussa, 2905 m (Maritime Alps) 23. 04. 2014 13:18:16 Video dedicated to a nice ascent in the Maritime Alps, in Valle Stura di Demonte. An out-of-season ascent in an enchanting and wild environment. We ascended from San Bernolfo via Vallone di Laroussa to Passo di Laroussa, East side and ridge (with descent via the same itinerary). Mountain in excellen... |
 | Queyras) | Pointe des Sagnes Longues, 3032 m (Southern Cottian Alps) 5. 05. 2014 17:45:59 Video dedicated to the ascent of Pointe des Sagnes Longues, a nice 3000m peak in Queyras. After being repelled the first time by rain, snow and thick fog, this time we were rewarded for our persistence and desire to return up here to complete the job. It was a pleasant excursion, and for a stretch I... |
 | Vanoise) | Aiguille de la Grande Sassière, 3751 m (Central Graian Alps) 16. 06. 2014 13:34:25 Video dedicated to the ascent of Aiguille de la Grande Sassière via the French normal route, starting from Le Saut and climbing the West side and ridge. Trip done as part of an alpine social trip of CAI Sezione Ligure Genova, organized by the undersigned with Gianfranco Caforio, with 12 participants... |
 | Valle di Saint Barthélemy) | Grand Pays, 2726 m (Pennine Alps) 23. 07. 2014 08:26:09 Video dedicated to the ascent of a peak located in the Vallone di Saint Barthélemy in Valle d'Aosta. An ascent done with snowshoes, finding good snow conditions and a simply spectacular day as you will see from the images! Ascent worth considering, easy and almost always safe and sheltered from obje... |
 | Valgrisenche) | Becca della Traversière, 3338 m (Central Graian Alps) 18. 08. 2014 16:07:56 Video dedicated to the ascent in Valgrisenche to Becca della Traversière, 3338 m over two days: 21 and 22-6-2014. Ascended the first day from Usellières to Rifugio Bezzi, the second day we climbed to Becca della Traversière from Colle Bassac Derè and the North ridge (normal route of Valgrisenche). D... |
 | Gran Paradiso Group) | Torre di Sant'Orso, 3618 m (Central Graian Alps) 11. 10. 2014 10:34:46 Video dedicated to the Social Trip of CAI Ligure Genova carried out over two days. The first day we ascended from Valnontey to Bivacco Money, where we overnighted. The second day we climbed to Torre di Sant'Orso via Ghiacciaio Coupè di Money, Colle di Money and the NW side (with descent via the same... |
 | Orco Valley | Cima d'Oin m. 3280 (Southern Graian Alps) 13. 10. 2014 15:33:22 video dedicated to the ascent in Valle Orco to Cima d'Oin, a beautiful mountain in the Grande Aiguille Rousse Group. We ascended from Lago Serrù via Pian della Ballotta, Passo della Vacca, Ghiacciaio Source de l'Isère and the NW ridge (normal Italian route). Ascent initially on trail, vast scree, th... |
 | Arc Valley | Punta Francesetti m. 3425 (Southern Graian Alps) 12. 11. 2014 17:40:08 video dedicated to the ascent of Punta Francesetti along the normal French route. An easy glacier ascent done in two days, overnighting at Refuge des Evettes. High mountain environment really spectacular as you'll see... with the only regret of clouds and fog enveloping the summit preventing us from... |
 | Divedro Valley | Hubschhorn m. 3192 (Lepontine Alps) 11. 12. 2014 12:46:16 video dedicated to the ascent of Hubschhorn, a beautiful summit of the Lepontine Alps in the Monte Leone-Breithorn Group. We ascended from Ospizio del Sempione via the southwest slope and west ridge, climbing both Cima SO m. 3187 and Cima NO m. 3192 (highest point). A pleasant and interesting ascent... |
 | Testa di Liconi m. 2929 (Pennine Alps) 11. 01. 2015 20:23:50 video dedicated to a very pleasant excursion to one of the most famous panoramic points on Mont Blanc: Testa di Liconi. I ascended from Morge via Alpe Chambave, Borgata Liconi, Vallone di Liconi, Colle di Liconi and the south slope (descent same way). Trip really very rewarding, aided by a beautiful... |
 | Varaita Valley | Punta Fiutrusa m. 3110 (Southern Cottian Alps) 9. 02. 2015 14:53:21 video dedicated to a successful social trip of CAI Ligure Genova in Valle Varaita, aiming at the ascent to Punta Fiutrusa, done with snowshoes, finding good snow conditions and a space-like day as you'll see in the video. A really interesting mountain, offering a pleasant and safe ascent, worth cons... |
 | Ubaye Valley | Grande Seolane m. 2909 (Maritime Alps) 13. 02. 2015 13:47:38 footage illustrating the ascent to Grande Seolane, a beautiful mountain of the French Maritime Alps, located in Valle Ubaye, access from Barcelonette. As you'll see from the images, it looks like a Dolomite corner transplanted to Ubaye, truly splendid environmental context and landscapes. We ascende... |
 | Varaita Valley | Cima del Lupo m. 3132 (Southern Cottian Alps) 22. 02. 2015 13:10:41 video dedicated to another great trip in Valle Varaita, half hiking and half snowshoeing. We ascended from Chianale via Vallone Antolina, Vallon du Loup and the SW slope (descent same way). Elevation gain: 1325 m. Difficulty: EE/BR. Participants: Stelvio Lanzone and Davide Ircolo. Individual trip of... |
 | Susa Valley | Cima di Bard m. 3150 (Northern Cottian Alps) 4. 03. 2015 15:04:32 video dedicated to the ascent of Cima di Bard, a mountain in Val di Susa not particularly known and frequented. A pleasant excursion in an intact and wild environment, recommended for those passing by Moncenisio. I ascended from Grange Arpone via Vallon Ruisseau de Bard and the SE ridge (descent via... |
 | Vanoise | Pointe du Grand Vallon m. 3136 (Southern Graian Alps) 16. 03. 2015 14:48:26 video dedicated to the ascent of Pointe du Grand Vallon in the Vanoise National Park in France. We ascended from Bellecombe (reached from Termignon) via the southwest slope and ridge. A pleasant and fun ascent, on the border between demanding hiking and easy alpinism. Total elevation gain: 830 m. Di... |
 | Po Valley | Monte Granè m. 2318 (Southern Graian Alps | Monte Ghincia Pastour m. 2469) 28. 03. 2015 20:13:44 video dedicated to a snowshoe outing in Valle Po. It's the ascent to Ghincia Pastour and Monte Granè from Pian della Regina, Colle Sea delle Tampe and the SW slope. A really pleasant and rewarding ascent, done on generally good snow conditions and with a spectacular day as you'll see from the images... |
 | Divedro Valley | Tochuhorn m. 2661 (Lepontine Alps) 18. 04. 2015 19:24:13 video dedicated to a great outing of the Gruppo Camosci of CAI Sezione Ligure Genova in the Sempione Group. Our goal was the summit of Tochuhorn, a splendid panoramic viewpoint above the Sempione Pass. We ascended from Sempione Pass via the south slope and west ridge. Ascent done with snowshoes. Spa... |
 | Dauphiné | Pointe de la Tete Noire m. 2842 (Northern Cottian Alps) 1. 05. 2015 19:57:22 video dedicated to the ascent of Pointe de la Tete Noire, a beautiful mountain located in the Grand Galibier Group. Ascent done with snowshoes, a really pleasant and interesting itinerary! We ascended from Col du Lautaret (Rif Blanc tunnel) via Vallon du Clot Julien and the SE slope. Elevation gain:... |
 | (Val Divedro) | Maderhorn 2887 m (Lepontine Alps) 7. 06. 2015 14:51:39 Video dedicated to the two-day trip of 7-8 March 2015 in the Sempione Group, when Maderhorn was climbed from Passo del Sempione via Vallone Chaltiwasser and SW side. Mixed snowshoe and ski ascent in truly superlative environment, mountain in good conditions and space-like day. Elevation gain: 900 m.... |
 | (Valle Stura di Demonte) | Becco Alto di Ischiator 2996 m (Maritime Alps) 29. 09. 2015 16:34:10 Video dedicated to a nice social trip of CAI Ligure Genova done weekend 1-2 August 2015 to Becco Alto di Ischiator. Ascent from Pian della Regina to Rifugio Zanotti (day 1) and to Becco Alto di Ischiator from Bassa di Schiantalà via Gola di Laris and NE side (normal route from Rifugio Zanotti), desc... |
 | (Meije Group) | Dôme de la Lauze 3568 m (Dauphiné Alps) 12. 10. 2015 14:24:09 Video dedicated to a pleasant and easy ascent on a mountain of the Rateau-Pic de la Grave group. Nice weekend in front of the grand Meije. Saturday ascent from La Grave by cable car to intermediate station Peyrou d'Amont, then path to Refuge Chancel. Sunday to Dôme de la Lauze 3568 m via Vallon de C... |
 | (Vallone di Rochemolles) | Tête de Pierre Muret 3031 m (Northern Cottian Alps) 3. 11. 2015 10:28:33 Video dedicated to the ascent of Tête de Pierre Muret in Vallone di Rochemolles. We ascended from Grange Mouchecuite via Grange Croix, SW side and ridge (descent via same itinerary). Nice ascent and superlative environment, favorable weather and wide panoramas from the summit. This is a little frequ... |
 | (Queyras) | Pic de Foreant 3081 m (Southern Cottian Alps) 16. 11. 2015 13:44:07 Video dedicated to a nice hike among the Queyras mountains in France. Ascent from Refuge Agnel via Col de l'Eychassier and SE ridge (descent and return via same itinerary). This is a hiking itinerary with some easy passages on stepped rocks, but always on good track from parking to summit. Easily do... |
 | (Ubaye Valley) | Tête Carrée 2865 m (Maritime Alps) 1. 01. 2016 22:58:50 Video dedicated to a pleasant outing in Ubaye Valley, in the French Maritime Alps. Ascent done with snowshoes, ice axe and crampons on the final stretch. Intact and enchanting environment, little frequented mountain but offering a pleasant ascent itinerary and great panoramas from the summit. Defini... |
 | (Ubaye Valley) | Bec de l'Aigle 2815 m (Maritime Alps) 20. 01. 2016 22:06:39 Video dedicated to the ascent of Bec de l'Aigle in Ubaye Valley. This peak was climbed from Larche via Vallon des Vaches, Vallon de Font Crèse and NW side (descent and return via same ascent itinerary). It was a nice trip that rewarded the choice, worth it as you will see from the images. Footage in... |
 | (Valle di Champorcher) | Mont Rascias 2784 m (Central Graian Alps) 29. 02. 2016 14:27:11 Video dedicated to a pleasant and interesting snowshoe outing in Valle di Champorcher. We ascended Mont Rascias from Dondena via NE side and descended via West side, thus making a nice traverse of this peak, and given the incredible beauty of the Miserin basin it was definitely worth it! Plenty of s... |
 | (Valdigne) | Monte Rosso di Vertosan 2943 m (Pennine Alps) 9. 03. 2016 13:40:16 Video dedicated to the ascent of Monte Rosso di Vertosan, one of the most interesting peaks in winter garb of the Mont Fallère Group. We ascended from Vetan via Vallone di Verrogne, SW side and ridge (descent and return via same itinerary). Total elevation gain: 1180 m. Difficulty: BR/F. Times: 4.15... |
 | (Val Divedro, Switzerland) | Magehorn 2621 m (Lepontine Alps) 8. 04. 2016 13:02:07 Video dedicated to the ascent of Magehorn in Val Divedro. Trip done as part of a successful social trip of CAI Sezione Ligure Genova organized by the undersigned with Fabiano Sciaccaluga. Ascent from Engeloch via East side, Magelicke and South ridge (descent and return via same itinerary). Difficult... |
 | (Val Divedro) | Monte Cistella 2880 m (Lepontine Alps) 7. 06. 2016 08:36:15 Video dedicated to the beautiful ascent of Monte Cistella, one of the most famous mountains of the Lepontine Alps. Trip done on 9 and 10-4-2016. First day ascent from Dreuza to Rifugio Crosta. Second day ascent to Monte Cistella from Rifugio Crosta via Vallone-canale di Solcio and SE side (with desc... |
 | (Ubaye Valley) | Tête de l'Estrop 2961 m (Maritime Alps) 2. 09. 2016 09:51:55 Video dedicated to the ascent of a beautiful mountain located in Ubaye Valley: Tête de l'Estrop 2961 m. Two-day trip of Gruppo Camosci of CAI Ligure Genova. First day we went up from La Foux d'Allos to Refuge de l'Estrop via Baisse de l'Estrop. Second day we climbed Tête de l'Estrop from the SE side... |
 | Mount Rosa Group | Punta 4106 m (Pennine Alps | Roccia Nera m. 4075 4. 10. 2016 13:41:44 Video dedicated to ascent of two 4000s in Monte Rosa Group, here Roccia Nera and Punta 4106 well suited for same ascent. From Val d'Ayas first day to Rifugio Guide di Ayas (overnight) from Pian di Verra Superiore; second day Roccia Nera via Ghiacciaio di Verra and South-West flank (normal route) and... |
 | Orco Valley | Roccia Viva m. 3650 (Central Graian Alps) 24. 10. 2016 13:18:21 Video dedicated to ascent of Roccia Viva from Piedmont side, Orco Valley, along Canale Coolidge. Highly satisfying ascent though done in non-ideal period with quite prolonged times for ascent and descent. Best in June, but we always had unfavorable weather and conditions then. Difficulty: AD- (snow/... |
 | Mount Rosa Group | Eastern Breithorn m. 4141 (Pennine Alps) 5. 12. 2016 18:49:42 Video dedicated to ascent of Eastern Breithorn via normal route from Rifugio Guide del Cervino to Plateau Rosà. Alpine ascent on glacier and mixed section to summit. Glacier sections up to 45° and some short II steps on rock. Two 30m rappels to descend summit rocky spur. Difficulty: AD-. Highly sati... |
 | Ubaye Valley | Le Mourre Haut m. 2872 (Maritime Alps) 2. 01. 2017 12:12:58 Video dedicated to ascent of a little-known mountain in Valle Ubaye, but worth considering and especially climbing. Ascended from Pont Ravin de la Combette (reached by car from Jausiers) via Vallon de Clapouse and North-West slope (descent same way). Elevation gain: 850 m. Difficulty: BR/F. Space-li... |
 | Po Valley | Monte Meidassa m. 3105 (Central Cottian Alps) 19. 02. 2017 16:10:19 Video dedicated to ascent of Monte Meidassa from Valle Po. Outing with snowshoes. Ascended from Pian della Regina via Pian del Re, Pian Mait and South-East slope. Nice ascent though quite long, in ideal weather. Snow overall good, aided by excellent track in place. Superb panorama from summit as you... |
 | Divedro Valley | Sirwoltehorn m. 2845 (Lepontine Alps) 20. 03. 2017 19:04:18 Video dedicated to the ascent of one of the most beautiful and interesting mountains in the Schilthorn - Galehorn - Magehorn Group. Outing with snowshoes, ice axe and crampons, excellent snow conditions and perfect weather day! We attempted first time early December but were stopped by very strong i... |
 | Rochemolles Valley | Punta d'Almiane m. 3018 (Northern Cottian Alps) 2. 05. 2017 08:52:57 Video dedicated to the ascent of Punta d'Almiane in Vallone di Rochemolles, just beyond Bardonecchia. For me and my companions it was the first visit to Vallone d'Almiane, and I must say it was a really spot-on choice to come here. We ascended starting just before Ponte d'Almiane, up Vallone d'Almia... |
 | Orco Valley | Punta d'Ondezana m. 3492 (Central Graian Alps) 2. 10. 2017 13:13:44 Video dedicated to the ascent of Punta d'Ondezana via normal route from Rifugio Pontese in Valle Orco. A pleasant and interesting ascent on glacier and mixed terrain, with an easy snow-free terminal rocky ridge. This ascent was part of a social outing of CAI Sezione Ligure di Genova. First day to Ri... |
 | Tofane Group | Tofana di Dentro m. 3238 and Tofana di Mezzo (Eastern Dolomites) 8. 01. 2018 10:58:33 Video dedicated to a great ascent in the Tofane Group. We ascended from Baita Pietofana (near Cortina d'Ampezzo) via Forcella Ra Valles, trail 407, Forcella Formenton and North Ridge (Normal Route to Tofana di Dentro) and traverse to Tofana di Mezzo via Formenton via ferrata (traverse Tofana di Dent... |