The younger brother of Monviso, but no less elegant, Visolotto (3,348 m) appears from the Piedmontese plains as a sharp spire with a slender silhouette, rising next to the more imposing mass of the Stone King.

The Southeast Ridge offers a beautiful and scenic ascent. The start is reached from Rifugio Vallanta in about a two-hour walk to the Cadreghe di Viso. Sunny and full of color nuances, the Southeast Ridge offers a pleasant climb with difficulties around grade III, in sharp contrast to the dark and severe environment of the north face of Monviso, which is so close it feels within reach.

The ridge leads directly to the summit of Picco Montaldo (3,344 m), then continues—after a short descent and an elegant passage on more vertical rock—towards Picco Coolidge (3,340 m) and finally, more easily, to Picco Lanino (3,348 m), the highest point of Visolotto.

This program will take you into the heart of the Cuneo mountains, one of the wildest and most pristine corners of the Alps. Due to these characteristics, the trip will be led by UIAGM mountain guides from Globalmountain-Guide Alpine Cuneo, professionals specializing in high-altitude environments.