The Pellice Valley offers numerous opportunities for ice climbing enthusiasts , concentrated primarily in the upper valley after Bobbio Pellice . Waterfalls, gullies, and drips of varying lengths and difficulties form in the side valleys and along the rock faces that characterize this part of the valley, offering itineraries in often wild and rarely visited alpine environments.
From the more easily accessible waterfalls in the Villanova area to the more secluded itineraries of Crosenna and Conca del Prà , the possibilities vary greatly depending on the altitude, exposure and, above all, the ice conditions.
In this section you'll find a selection of icefalls in Val Pellice, with links to other websites and guidebooks that provide information on access, difficulty, development, and exposure, helping you identify the most suitable itineraries.
ICE CONDITIONS
The formation and stability of waterfalls can change rapidly during the winter. Before setting out, it is essential to check temperatures, recent ice conditions, snow cover and avalanche danger along the approaches, consulting updated sources and assessing the actual conditions on site.
VILLANOVA AND PIS WATERFALL
The most immediately accessible area of the upper Pellice Valley, with several waterfalls and gullies scattered along the valley that rises from Villanova towards the Conca del Prà . Among the best-known routes are the Cascata del Pis and the Gole del Brunel flows , with lines of varying difficulty and length.
Pis Waterfall
Altitude: 1450 m.
Exposure: East
Approach: 45 min
Grades: 3+ / II
Development: 120 m.
Bibliography:
• Gulliver.it
• Jervis Refuge
Brunel Gorges – Various Waterfalls
Altitude: 1300 m.
Exhibition: Various
Approach: 20 min
Grades: 3 to 4+ / I
Development: 50-80 m.
Bibliography:
• Gulliver.it
• Jervis Refuge
Pian dei Morti – Waterfall and Goulotte
Altitude: 1650 m.
Exposure: East
Approach: 1h
Grades: 2+ / I
Development: 60 m.
Bibliography:
• Gulliver.it
• Jervis Refuge
Mirabuc Waterfall
Altitude: 1450 m.
Exposure: East
Approach: 1h
Grades: 3+ / II
Development: 120 m.
Bibliography:
• Gulliver.it
• Jervis Refuge
PRA BASIN
In the vast alpine environment of the Conca del Prà and the surrounding mountains, there are ice climbing routes at higher altitudes, set against one of the most spectacular backdrops of the upper Pellice Valley. With the Jervis Refuge open in winter, it's a perfect location for more in-depth exploration.
Part of Amount
Altitude: 1850 m.
Exposure: North-East
Approach: 1h40min
Grades: 3+ / III
Development: 280 m.
Bibliography:
• Gulliver.it
• Jervis Refuge
Partia d'Amount – Twin Falls
Altitude: 1850 m.
Exposure: North-East
Approach: 1h40min
Grades: 3 / II
Development: 300 m.
Bibliography:
• Gulliver.it
• Jervis Refuge
You can find other itineraries on the Rifugio Jervis website.
CROSENNA VALLEY
A more secluded and wild environment, in the side valley that climbs from Villanova towards Alpe Crosenna and Bric Boucie. An area best explored when winter conditions allow for the formation of lava flows and access to the trails.
Crosenna Waterfall
Altitude: 1690 m.
Exposure: North-East
Approach: 1h
Grades: 3 / II
Development: 120 m.
Bibliography: Gulliver.it
Upper Crosenna Waterfall
Altitude: 1900 m.
Exposure: North
Approach: 1h40min
Grades: 3+ / III
Development: 150 m.
Bibliography: Gulliver.it
USEFUL CARTOGRAPHY
Fraternali Hiking Map No. 7 – Val Pellice – Fraternali Editore
