Travel program

DAY 1: Meeting with the Alpine Guide at 7:30 AM at Terme di Valdieri at Rifugio Casa Savoia, equipment and clothing check, and departure for Rifugio Morelli Buzzi, reached after about three hours of scenic hiking. In the afternoon, knot-tying lessons, basic rope maneuvers, and abseiling techniques—everything needed to move safely in the coming days. Dinner and overnight stay in the hut.

DAY 2: Breakfast and departure for Colle del Chiapous, followed by a brief descent before reaching the spectacular Passaggio del Porco, the gateway to the vast and solitary rocky basin that holds the main peaks of the Argentera massif.
From here, the ascent to Monte Stella (3,262 m) and Cima Nord dell'Argentera (3,286 m) is completed. The long descent follows a spectacular trail, with a short section equipped with a metal cable overlooking Lago del Chiotas, ending at Rifugio Genova for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 3: A relatively calm recovery day, featuring the ascent to Passo del Brocan and the optional climb to Cima di Nasta (which can be skipped by part of the group), whose namesake lake below is a hidden gem in the heart of the Maritime Alps. In the early afternoon, arrival at Rifugio Remondino for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 4: Breakfast and departure for Passo dei Detriti, leading to the famous "Cengia," the normal route to Cima Sud dell'Argentera (3,297 m). Descent via the same route and return to Rifugio Remondino for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 5: Ascent to Cima della Madre di Dio via its normal route, a spectacular itinerary leading to a summit with a unique panorama over the entire Argentera massif. Descent via the same route and traverse to Rifugio Bozano, following the exposed and breathtaking trail leading to Bassa della Madre di Dio. Dinner and overnight stay in the hut.

DAY 6: After breakfast, leave the Bozano basin, facing the grand western side of Corno Stella, to complete a circuit around it. The route follows a series of tracks, sometimes faint and with short rocky sections, leading to the solitary Vallone del Souffi. Here, we'll stop for a short break at the site where the remains of King Saud of Arabia's plane, which crashed over 60 years ago, still lie. Finally, we ascend to Punta Stella (2,567 m), followed by a long descent past the base of the Lourousa Couloir and Bivacco Varrone, returning to Terme di Valdieri.