Highlights and tour details
Starting from the Chapel of the Consolata (1069 m), climb along track 205 that alternates trail and dirt road to Alpe Belvedere (1452 m), possible stopover point in a private facility. Testa della Cialma (1620 m) can be reached in a short time. Staying on the smooth peak, climb gradually west to Alpe del Conte (1797 m) and to the nearby Alpe Nuviant (1610 m). Along track 205A, crossing grazing areas, descend towards Rio dell’Orso and then Rio di Busera always indicatively in a westerly direction. Finally, with a small section halfway up the slope in a northerly direction, reach Alpe Longimala (1411 m) where it is possible to find hospitality for a stopover at the private farmhouse accommodation.
Support points
Chapel of the Consolata. Alpe Belvedere Località alpe Belvedere, 10070 Mezzenile +39 349 5234996 info@alpebelvedere.it. Rifugio Lungimala 10070 Ala Di Stura +39 339 7698059 www.lungimala.it. Open: all year round.
Other information
Source: CAI Lanzo
Itinerary code: TKC
Recommended period: From May (June if there is a lot of snow above 2000 m) to October.
Historical interest: Yes
Disabled facilities: No
Classification: Medium and low mountain provincial
Provinces crossed: Torino
Departure, arrival and municipalities crossed
Stages
- Trek: Calcante (TC) (99,50 km)
- Trek Calcante: Stage 1 Lanzo T.se Ponte del Diavolo - Traves (14,00 km)
- Trek Calcante: Stage 2B Cappella della Consolata - Alpe Longimala (7,60 km)
- Trek Calcante: Stage 2C Alpe Longimala - Frazione Tornetti (18,60 km)
- Trek Calcante: Stage 2 Traves - Frazione Tornetti (18,40 km)
- Trek Calcante: Stage 2A Colle Cialmetta (Bivouac) - Chapel of the Consolata (12,70 km)
- Trek Calcante: Stage 3 Frazione Tornetti - Frazione Crot (GTA stop-off point) (16,90 km)
- Trek Calcante: Stage 4 Frazione Crot (GTA stop-off point) - Lago di Malciaussia (10,80 km)