Langhe Alps Hiking Area

a spectacular hidden treasure in the Alps

Monviso and South Piedmont - Hiking Langhe Alps Area

another mountain Alps spot pretty unknown from hikers all over the world but it is definitively an hidden treasure

Hiking Langhe Area is stunning. This is located in the South Piedmont nad the Langhe is a famous wine region nearby. So in this page we will present you the area as Langhe Area or South Piedmont as synonymous. This mountain area, even if here there are not anymore big glaciers, the peaks above 3000 meters are present and the landscapes in Monviso, Margueris, Alpi Marittime National Park are just gorgeous. Paths in the Laghe Hiking Area are pretty well marked usually and because the altitudes are less than in Aosta Valley region (Gran Paradiso, Monte Bianco, etc) they can be a nice option when there is a lot of snow in winter trekking.

As in Turin Alps Hiking Area also in the South Piedmont Hiking Area the tourism is mainly from locals and that makes the mountains much less crowded and pretty authentic experience to live. Hiking in Langhe area is a perfect opportunity to visit other regions as well. Langhe are at the border with Liguria, a region mainly known for its beautiful riviera over the Mediterranean sea. Southern Piedmont Hiking is a perfect opportunity for your holidays to do trekking in the mountains and after the hiking tour is finished, go relaxing at the seaside at Cinque Terre or in any other nice town in Liguria.

Features of South Piedmont Alps

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Near Place to visit and Special Features

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Hiking Langhe in Alba Region

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Maritime Alps and Caves

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Monviso Peak View

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South Piedmont Alps Geography

The Alps in this South Piedmont Hiking Area are also known by the locals as Cuneo Alps, from the name of the largest town in the area(Cuneo). Langhe Hiking area is covers from the hills to the Alps. Monviso peak is towering above everything else with its 3800 meters. Making the tour of this nice mountain between Italian and French Alps is an amazing experience but far from being the only one you can have. Varaita and Maira Valley are becoming popular with its hikes all year round and the Maritime Alps are also a very nice option. In this mountains are present the most caves and gorges in Italy. From the Maritime National Park it is possible to spot the Mediterranean Sea from the top of some peak at more than 2500 meters of altitude, at the border of Liguria and South Piedmont Region. This unique environment between mountains and see is unique in Italy and offers many trekking opportunities and itineraries. The South Piedmont Hiking Area is south-west from Torino and the trip to this mountain area is from 1 hour and half to 2 hours.
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Wildlife of South Piedmont Alps

The wildlife is pretty much present in these mountains as man abandoned these area that was lived more 100 years ago by pastures and farming and the tourism have not yet a big impact over the mountains. Ibexes, Chamoises and Marmots are pretty much easy to spot. Tour of Monviso is maybe the only one pretty crowded in the South Piedmont Hiking Area while in the other valleys you’ll easily be the only foreigner of the mountain. For the wildlife is a very nice place to settle down. You can find deer in the forests, lots of marmots in the meadows and ibex and chamois in the high Alps environment above the bush. In Monviso Trekking Area is also present the endemic Salamandra Lanzai, a nice black lizzard.

 
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Accommodation in the Langhe Alps

It is possible to find any kind of accommodation in the  Langhe Hiking Area and in Cuneo region. There are maybe more hotel and bed and breakfast than in Turin Trekking area and the shelter and unguarded huts are rarely crowded (with the exception of Tour of Monviso) and offer a big variety of places where to sleep during your hut-to-hut mountain holiday.

Our Hikes in Langhe Alps Area

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Duration: FLEXIBLE
Price: No Standard Price for this Hike
Area: Langhe Alps  
Mountains Hikes in Comfort
This Inn to Inn Maritime Alps discover is a great way to enjoy the mountains with comforts. The Maritime Alps are particularly indicated in the half season such as Spring/Early Summer and Late Summer/Autumn....

 Inn to Inn Maritime Alps Discover - Planned Dates

  • 2024 - NOV 03 / NOV 06 (Days: 4 - Participants: 2)

    Join this hike: € 700.00(tbd)

difficulty: HARD
Duration: 6 DAYS
Price: € 1150
Area: Dolomites  
The Famous Dolomites High Route nr.2
Dolomites Alta Via 2 is a challenging and immersive hike that crosses the Western Dolomites along splendid paths at high altitudes (on average between 2000 and 3000 metres), passing alongside numerous splendid peaks of over 3000 meters....
difficulty: MEDIUM
Duration: 6 DAYS
Price: € 1150
Area: Dolomites  
Central Dolomites Classic
Extraordinary trek of almost 80 kilometers in the heart of the Dolomites. In the first half  the Dolomites Alta Via 1 crosses numerous Dolomite peaks of great beauty and fame (including Tofane, Cinque Torri, Nuvolau, Pelmo and Civetta). ...
difficulty: VERY HARD
Duration: 4 DAYS
Price: € 750
Area: Dolomites  
Pale di San Martino - Dolomites Highland
The Pale di San Martino, often referred to simply as the Pale Group, is a majestic mountain range nestled in the heart of the Dolomites, in northeastern Italy. The Pale Group Hiking tour is located on the amazing plateau of Pale di San Martino...
difficulty: MEDIUM
Duration: 4 DAYS
Price: € 750
Area: Dolomites  
hut to hut around the Marmarole Group
If you want to find a wild Dolomite hike, this is the one for you. exciting and varied trekking to get to know one of the most fascinating Dolomite groups and savages, who promises to conquer us....
difficulty: HARD
Duration: 2 DAY
Price: € 240
Area: Dolomites  
A night in bivuac in the dolomites
The beautiful Friulian Dolomites Natural Park offers us a natural paradise uncontaminated in the heart of the Dolomites beyond Piave. This is our offer to go hiking in a hidden Dolomites Weekend....
difficulty: MEDIUM
Duration: 2 DAY
Price: € 340
Area: Dolomites  
Tre Cime di Lavaredo!
The possibility of a weekend hike in the Dolomites is countless and covers all difficulty levels and all natural environments. A weekend in the Dolomites to the Tre Cime di Lavaredo is a memorable experience, which takes place in a context of great value in different point of view: landscape, historical and naturalistic....
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Duration: 2 DAY
Price: € 340
Area: Dolomites  
Wondering in the beauty
If you have two or more full days to dedicate to the Dolomites you should definitively try the experience of a night in a hut in the Dolomites. Nothing easier to organize and definitively worth the trip! From the airports of Venice and Treviso in about an hour and a half you can easily reach the heart of the Dolomites in Cortina or a nearby mountain village. ...
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Duration: 1 DAY
Price: € 130
Area: Dolomites  
Wondering in the beauty
The possibility of day hike in the Dolomites is countless and covers all difficulty levels and all natural environments. They range from simple walks on the valley floor in the most touristy areas to high altitude excursions and/or in less frequented areas, where harsh and wild environments make us feel immersed in the most authentic wilderness. You can choose to walk in green valleys, embellished with streams and waterfalls, or go and admire the alpine lakes, where to see the surrounding peaks reflected in crystal clear waters....
difficulty: MEDIUM
Duration: 4 DAYS
Price: € 650
An Intermediate Hike with the Best Alps views!
This hut to hut Gran Paradiso Hike provides a taste of the region's natural beauty, from alpine meadows and dense forests to stunning lakes and high mountain passes. It's a journey that showcases the park's biodiversity and offers hikers a memorable adventure in the heart of the Italian Alps. ...
Technical difficulty: No Vertigo needed
Phisical Challenge: Very Challening
Duration: 5 DAYS
Price: 1300
The most memorable hike of Europe
The journey along the Selvaggio Blu wild hike is the ultimate trek for hikers, travelers, and outdoor lovers. It is a combination of great outdoor activities, requiring participants to utilize a variety of disciplines. You will be abseiling, scrambling, hiking, and climbing along the limestone cliffs and caves, no easy feat and one that is definitely fulfilling to complete successfully....
difficulty: HARD
Duration: 4 DAYS
Price: € 599
Gran Paradiso Pearl
Cogne is a pearl in the Italian alps and this ring make you explore 3 of the side valley of this magical place. Enjoy with us Cogne Hiking Tour which is an amazing opportunity to visit this beautiful place in Gran Paradiso National Park....
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Duration: 1 DAY
Price: € 80
Hike around the Serenissima
Venice is not known as an hiking destination. But that does not mean is not suitable for that! A day suspended between Venice, the land and the Adriatic sea, walking through Veneto's lagoon to discover the main island and the nearby villages in an unceasing variation of scenarios: that is a day hike in Venice. According to this perspective, the tour will take place from the crowded Venetian historical center to Lido, the best-known island of the International Film festival and charming Liberty buildings; from Pellestrina, a long strip of land dotted with colorful villages, naturalistic oases and exquisite fish cuisine, to Chioggia, the little Venice that seals the lagoon southwards....