Highlights and tour details
From the Coazze refuge descend into the vallone of Ricciavrè. Reach Borgata Flizzo, passing by the former talc mines of Gardia, and continue to Borgata Molè. From here, continue always halfway up the slope, quickly passing through vallone della Balma to reach Prese Agostino. Hence, proceed into vallone del Sangone along a forest track which leads to the Observatory refuge for Ambiente Palazzina Sertorio.
Attractions
Rifugio Palazzina Sertorio (Coazze) is housed in a historic building, the former Hunting Lodge of Cavalier Sertorio, built in 1909 and the scene of a bitter clash during the Liberation struggle.
Support points
Osservatorio per l’Ambiente Alpino (Observatory) – Palazzina Sertorio Val Sangone, Coazze (TO) - 1454 m
Other information
Itinerary code: QTM
Classification: Medium and low mountain provincial
Provinces crossed: Torino
Departure, arrival and municipalities crossed
Stages
- Quota Mille (58,82 km)
- Quota Mille: Stage 1 Borgata Chiodrero - Località Ciargiur (18,96 km)
- Quota Mille: Stage 2 Località Ciargiur - Rifugio Palazzina Sertorio (8,13 km)
- Quota Mille: Stage 3 Rifugio Palazzina Sertorio - Rifugio La Madlena (Borgata Maddalena) (10,59 km)
- Quota Mille: Stage 4 Rifugio La Madlena (Borgata Maddalena) - Località Pian Savin (11,04 km)
- Quota Mille: Stage 5 Località Pian Savin - Località Mollar dei Franchi (10,10 km)