Ring Hike to Portette, Claus & Valscura Lakes – Gesso Valley – Italy

Ring Hike to Portette, Claus & Valscura Lakes – Gesso Valley – Italy

This fairly long circular hike is one of the most spectacular trails of the Maritime Alps, inside the old hunting reserve of king Vittorio Emanuele II.

Starting in the Valasco plateau and following the path of an old military path, we reach the Questa refuge, on the bankside of the beautiful Portette lake. We then get to the Claus and the Valscura lakes. If you enjoy long walks and stunning backdrops, this is one not to miss.

  • Start/End: Terme di Valdieri
  • Length: 20 km
  • Min Elevation: 1,387 m
  • Max Elevation: 2,399 m
  • Total Ascent: 1,450 m
  • Difficulty: E (Hikers)
  • Equipment: Hiking Boots & proper hiking outfit
  • Dogs Allowed: On a leash
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Climbing up to the Valasco Plateau taking all the shortcuts we find
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On the beautiful Valasco Plateau
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Up towards the first lake
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Beautiful ex-military paths on the way up
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Almost there
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Portette Lake – 2,388 m
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One of the most majestic lake I’ve seen at this altitude
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Claus Lake – 2, 344 m
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Doesn’t remind you of a dolphin seen from afar
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Paul while contemplating the beauty
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A look down towards the valley
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Finding this road at 2,300+ m altitude was pretty insane
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Towards the last lake
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There are no words for this
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Valscura Lake – 2,274 m
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Quick stop for lunch
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On the way down
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Beautiful waterfall on the way back to the Valasco Plateau
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Back to flat ground

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