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A truly spectacular high mountain trail starting in the pretty hamlet of Viozene with it's pretty wooden cabins and houses. A good bar- restaurant here where we can take time to relax before and after hike.
We start just after the village church and take the steep but easy (not exposed) trail up the mountain. Walking through shady woodland we reach after approx 30-40 mins a turn to the left that will quickly take us to the direction of the Mongioie Refuge ( accommodation can be arranged here in the summer months if you prefer to stay in this pretty area) situated at 1500 m. We then take a steady hike north on well beaten and signposted track towards a plateau called: Piano dell'Olio at 2000 m. We then carry on with spectacular views of the deep valley below to eventually reach a col at the base of Mt.Mongioe called: Bocchino dell'Aseo. This area at 2300 m. was a passing through point for many traders and pilgrims that in the distant past used this route to Enter Liguria and the sea from Piedmont where we presently are. This is an excellent spot for a rest and a picnic plus a scenic area for photographs. We can then carry on if we feel more adventurous and fit to reach the summit of Mt.Mongioie via a steep and impressive gulley where good footwear and a steady head for heights is required (easy scrambling). Having reached the top after an approximate 80m gain, we then head left towards the summit which we can see directly in front of us some 300m above. The ascent is steep and steady but does not present technical problems. We reach an outcrop of rocks just before the summit, and can choose through a series of different routes easy or more demanding how to reach the top. Having arrived at summit where a large metal cross is placed, we can see the breathtaking views on a clear day that stretch south to the sea and north to the distant Alps. There is also a small booklet where comments and names can be put down as a record. We then turn back to rapidly descend to Viozene. |
* Can also be done in the generally clear and pleasant days of Winter. Last section may require the use of crampons.
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