Piedmont: trekking in Alpe Devero

Alpe Devero is a real gem, nestled in the Lepontine Alps, right on the border with Switzerland. Endless high-altitude meadows, larch forests, alpine lakes and rugged mountains make this place a real homeland for trekking. We will be guests of a unique natural environment, preserved by the largest Natural Park in Piedmont, where we can spend a wonderful week, made up of excursions of all levels, observation of animals, knowledge of local stories and legends. An experience not to be missed for alpine hiking enthusiasts. Our base will be in Crampiolo, a small hamlet of a few houses at 1800 meters above sea level, where we will be able to enjoy the hospitality of the Locanda La Baita, famous for its traditional cuisine and for its sincere hospitality. During our stay we will carry out excursions of various levels and lengths, starting from the 1640 meters of the Piana up to the 2400 meters of the highest passes, according to the level and aptitudes of the participants.

Permanent trekking with guide

Accompanying the group will be Paolo Borra:

My name is Paolo Borra and I am enthusiastic about life in the open air. To convey this passion, I became an Environmental Hiking Guide and for years I have been offering excursions to those who choose to be guided by me in nature. My base is the Val d ‘Ossola, between the Maggiore and Orta lakes and the Himalayan walls of Monte Rosa. In this area, despite coming from a plain city, I have become more and more rooted, so much so that it is now my second home. I have a particular predilection for large crossings, for ring excursions, for tents and bivouacs in the open air. I like to travel and discover new territories on foot. These are some of the treks I usually do: Tour Mont Blanc, Tour Monte Rosa, Tour del Monviso, Valgrande, Via del Sale, Via degli Dei, Traversata dell’Elba, Sardinian Supramonte, Cammino dei Briganti, Amalfi Coast, Vercors, GR20 Corsica . For eight years I have been teaching training courses for Hiking Guides in the Piedmont Region and I am a Guide to the Protected Areas of Ossola. Safety is a fundamental principle for me and I try to respect it during all the excursions I organize. This does not mean that a pinch of adventure can be part of our days outdoors. I think it is part of life and that it serves to get to know each other better. I have experiences in trekking and mountaineering expeditions, all organized and conducted independently in: Patagonia, Alaska, Canada, Norway, Iceland, Greenland and Mongolia.

Minimum 4 participants

Expected arrival on Sunday or Wednesday

Validity of the program from 6 September to 18 October 2021

1° day

Balmavalle - Crampiolo (- / - / D)

Meeting at 5 pm at the Balmavalle car park, Alpe Devero (covered pay parking). Organization of luggage transport and 40-minute walk up to the Locanda La Baita di Crampiolo. Evening briefing to get to know the participants and the guide. Dinner
NB the circulation of private vehicles is not allowed on Alpe Devero. The hamlet of Crampiolo is located an easy 40 minute walk from the car park. The pharmacy and essential shops are about 10km from our accommodation.

2° - 3° day

Crampiolo (B / L / D)

Daily excursions of 6/8 hours with destinations to be agreed in the group, for which an average hiking experience is required. Packed lunches will be provided.

4° day

Crampiolo (B / L / -)

Short hike and return to Alpe Devero in the afternoon for departure.

Optional extension min 4 participants (exclusively for Sunday arrivals)

Tariff per person, starting from:

Departure	Minimum 4 participants	Minimum 6 participants	Minimum 8 participants
Departure	Double	Double	Double
From 6 September 2021 to 18 October 2021	€ 530	€ 450	€ 390

Notes

(B / L / D-AI): B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = Dinner; (AI) = All Inclusive

Proposed accommodation:

Locanda La Baita

Required equipment:

backpack 20/30 liters
1.5 liter bottle
telescopic sticks
Sun glasses
waterproof jacket and pants
stacks of different thickness
comfortable trekking pants
technical underwear
hat and wool gloves
sun hat
good hiking boots
Safety PPE (masks and gloves sufficient for the entire stay )
Small personal need for usual medicines, blister patches, eye drops, sun creams
1 bag / suitcase where to put all the material that will be taken to Crampiolo by off-road vehicle

The tariff includes

Accommodation proposed in a hut
Tour as per program with Hiking Guide
Treatment indicated in the half board and packed lunch program
GoWorld travel kit (backpack, photographic volumes, garment / trolley bag – according to practice amount)
Insurance for medical assistance (up to € 15,000), medical repatriation and damage to luggage (up to € 1,000), with the possibility of integration

The tariff does not include

Tips
Resort Fee or Tourist Tax (1 euro per person per day), where not specifically indicated.
Optional excursions
Government and local taxes not in effect at the time of listing
Drinks and / or meals where not expressly mentioned
Personal expenses and extras
Excess baggage
Supplementary travel cancellation insurance
Supplementary medical-baggage insurance OPZ A: maximum medical expenses up to 55,000 euros / baggage up to 1,500 euros
Supplementary medical-baggage insurance OPZ B: maximum medical expenses up to 155,000 euros / baggage up to 1,500 euros
Supplementary medical-baggage insurance OPZ C: maximum medical expenses up to 265,000 euros / baggage up to 1,500 euros
GLOBY ROSSA supplementary insurance
Anything else not expressly indicated in the fee includes or elsewhere in the program
Registration fee € 45

Individual supplement for extension of 3 nights from:

Minimum 4 participants	Minimum 6/8 partecipants
€ 590	€ 480

2°-5° days Crampiolo (B/L/D)

From Monday to Friday, 6/8 hour day trips with destinations to be agreed in the group, for which an average hiking experience is required.

6° days Crampiolo (B/-/-)

Saturday, short optional excursion in the morning and return on foot to your own means of transport. Luggage recovery and final greetings.