EBIKE TOUR - VAL PELLICE REFUGE RING

DURATION

3 days / 2 nights (or tailor-made)

SUITABLE FOR

Suitable for people in good health with some mountain biking experience. The route follows dirt roads and short connecting sections on secondary paved roads.
In total 2540m of altitude difference and 50km of development, approximately +800m and 15km per day.
The program can be customized depending on your level of preparation.

TOUR TYPE

E-bike tours with overnight stays in mountain huts or pastures, with a MTB guide or independently with maps and GPS points.

RECOMMENDED PERIOD

From mid-June to mid-September

HIGHLIGHTS

Be amazed by the Pellice Valley, a pristine jewel of the Cottian Alps of Piedmont, located less than an hour's drive from Turin, where the plain gives way to majestic mountains
with peaks over 3000 metres.
Loop on panoramic dirt roads which cross the mountain passes and connect the main refuges of the Pellice Valley, with the possibility of visiting the valley's mountain pastures, where you can taste the delicious local cheeses.
beautiful woods, rivers, waterfalls, mountain pastures, refuges and remote villages, always surrounded by the peaks of the Alps.
Through i historical sites of the Waldensians, of the partisan resistance, to discover the traditions and historical events of this valley on the border between Italy and France.
Overnight stays in welcoming alpine huts to fully enjoy the hospitality and typical dishes of the Occitan tradition.
Tour independently with maps and GPS points or accompanied by one of our expert guide of MTB to explore the roads of the Alta Val Pellice.
tailor the program of the ebike tour in Val Pellice, with other outdoor activities or visits.

DETAILED PLAN

Day 1: Arrival in Villar Pellice – MTB to Mamauro and the Barbara Refuge
Arrival a Villar PelliceThe tour begins by e-bike or mountain bike, crossing several small villages and then entering the beautiful chestnut woods on the northern slope. With a steady and not too steep climb, you reach the mountain pastures of Mamauro, with splendid views of the peaks of Cournur and Bric Boucie. We then descend into the Guicciard valley (Carbonieri) up to the Pautas bridge and then go back up the asphalt road that leads to the splendid conca of the Grange del Pis and the Barbara refuge, below the peaks of Manzol and Agugliassa.
Overnight stay at the Barbara refuge.

Variant: it is possible to extend the excursion by passing through Codissart-Chiot la Sella and then through the pass
from Buissona to Mamauro.

Elevation gain (m): 1480; Elevation loss (m): 370; Length (km): 20 (25 with a detour); Average time (h): 3

2nd day: MTB from the Barbara Refuge to Col Barant and the Conca del Pra
In the morning you leave the Barbara refuge to continue on the old military dirt road that goes up the Roussa valley, arriving at Pian delle Marmotte, under the steep slopes of Punta Plenc. Continue on dirt bends to reach the Barant Hill and its namesake refuge, with stunning views of Mount Frioland and Monviso.
The descent passes near the Bruno Peyronel Botanical Garden, a nature reserve where you can discover over 300 species of native alpine plants. Continuing, accompanied by postcard-perfect views, you descend first through pastures and then into a beautiful larch forest until you reach the Pra Basin, the jewel of the Pellice Valley. Overnight stay in a mountain pasture or refuge.

Alternative route : It is possible to extend the hike to reach the Granero Refuge or the Colle della Croce on a single track or on foot.

Elevation gain (m): 640; Elevation loss (m): 670; Length (km): 10 (18 with a detour); Average time (h): 2

Day 3: MTB from Conca del Pra to Rifugio Cruello and Villar Pellice, end of tour
from Pra Basin up follows the Pellice torrent in its descent to the valley, pedalling downhill on the dirt road which passes very close to the Pis waterfall and arrives at the village of Villanova.
Taking the paved road, continue the descent towards Bobbio Pellice, and just before the town, near Malpertus, take the detour that goes up along the Cruello River. The road soon becomes a dirt road and reaches the Cruello refugeFrom here you can return to Bobbio Pellice following a high path to Serre Cruello or more quickly from the village Podium. Once you reach the village of Bobbio Pellice, following the Pellice river along dirt and secondary asphalt roads and passing through the hamlets of Buffa and Fiemminuto, you return to Villar PelliceReturn to your destinations.

Elevation gain (m): 450; Elevation loss (m): 1500; Length (km): 20; Average estimated time (h): 2

PROGRAM CHANGES

Thanks to the variety of possible combinations of routes and huts, the stages can be modified based on your level and the days available. Contact us for a personalized program.

OUTDOOR EXTENSIONS

The e-bike tour can be combined with other experiences in Val Pellice, including:

Mountaineering – Climb to Bric Boucie or Monte Granero
Climbing – A day at the crag at Conca del Pra or Cascata del Pis
Visit to an alpine pasture and cheese producer
Visit to the Waldensian schools

QUOTES PER PERSON

Private tour possible every day
SELF-GUIDED
230 €
With 2 or more participants

WITH GUIDE
420 €
With 4 participants

The e-bike tour of the Pellice Valley refuges can be organized for private groups of two or more, with or without a guide. Contact us for a personalized quote.

INCLUDED

2 nights in a refuge, accommodation in a shared or private room if 4+ people
2 Breakfasts
2 dinners
Road book with map, description of itineraries and GPS tracks or accompanying guide and his expenses
Telephone assistance throughout the tour
Consulting, customization of the program and activities

NOT INCLUDED

Transfers to/from the tour start/end point
Meals not listed and drinks, except tea and coffee for breakfast included
Personal clothing
Everything not included in the "Included" section

SUPPLEMENTS ON REQUEST

E-bike rental
Transfers to/from the tour start/end point
Extra night stay in the hotel the night before or after the tour
Other outdoor activities on the Alps of Piedmont
Tour Extension

PLANNED OR SIMILAR ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations will be confirmed at the time of booking based on actual availability.

Barbara Refuge – dormitory or private room for 4 people or more
Jervis Refuge / Catalin Farmhouse / Ciabota del Pra – dormitory or private room for 4 people or more

The itinerary may vary depending on accommodation availability. However, we will try to maintain the proposed itinerary's stops and distances as closely as possible.

OVERNIGHT STAYS IN A REFUGE

When you climb above 2000 meters, your perspective inevitably changes. The air becomes thinner and your view becomes clearer. From up here, the entirety of the world is more evident.
of which we are a part. Far from the conventions and comforts of the city, we find the free and uncontaminated space of the mountains.
We abandon everyday habits to follow forgotten rhythms and unforgettable suggestions that bring us back to the essence of our lives and reconcile us with nature.
Choosing to stay in a mountain refuge means experiencing this way of life. Often there are no private rooms or spaces; the spaces are shared, and you sleep in a shared room.
In a spacious dormitory, you'll eat at the table with other people and use shared bathrooms. These moments of community life will allow you to meet hikers and mountaineers with whom you can share the day's experiences and make new connections.

Accommodations are in dormitories or small rooms for 4-6 people, depending on the structure.
Upon request, but depending on the refuge, it is possible to have a private room even for just 2 people.
To spend the night, you need to have your own sheet, as well as a light pillowcase.
Meals are freshly cooked by the staff, who can also prepare sandwiches for excursions.
If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking.
The kitchen is not that of a restaurant and meals are served at fixed times and usually with 2 menu choices.
In the shelters it is possible to make phone calls and sometimes even surf the internet, as well as buy snacks and drinks
Bathrooms have showers and hot water, sometimes limited depending on availability. Some remote facilities may charge a surcharge for hot water in the shower.

EBIKE TOUR – VAL PELLICE REFUGE RING