Turin Alps Trekking Area

Chisone, Susa and Lanzo Valleys

Hiking in Turin Alps Region

Susa, Chisone and Lanzo Valleys – Alps Near Turin

Near the city of Turin there are many valleys with different souls which in this section we describe as Turin Alps Hiking Area. Susa valley is probably the most popular valley if you want to do trekking near Torino.

Susa Valley is also the most populated valley in the mountain area which means less wilderness but also more history and culture, while in Lanzo Valleys and Chisone Valley you’ll have really the chance to live the mountains on your own. These trekking area near Turin are not mass market yet and the locals have not the time and the possibility to “invade” the mountain region as the paths are thousands among hundreds of small valleys to explore.

The consequence is that you can live the mountain on your own and consequently living a very special trekking experience. In the Hiking Turin Alps Area there are also different regional and natural parks. Orsiera Rocciavrè Natural park is in part of this Area with its wildlife and it’s beautiful mid mountain environment. The paths also can be very different. If in the Orsiera Rocciavrè Park they are very well marked and often pretty good, in other regions the trekking paths are really wild and especially in June-July the vegetation can be pretty strong, hiding them.

Features of Turin Alps Region

VIEWS
70%
WILDLIFE
80%
WILDERNESS
90%
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Near Place to visit and Special Features

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Fenestrelle Fort (Chisone Valley)

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Sacra di San Michele (Susa Valley)

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Turin

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Turin Alps Geography

The Valleys of the mountain region near Turin are settled east to west and they have different length and width. Some of them are really big and wide as the Susa and Chisone Valley and other like the Lanzo or Germanasca Valleys are more narrow and hidden.

The Orsiera Rocciavrè Regional Park divide the two main valleys(Chisone and Susa) and is the main sactuary for wildlife. Because this region is the nearest to Turin city center is the most obvious destination for your day hike from Turin or for a 2 days hike if you don’t want to spend too many hours in the car. This trekking Areas is west from Torino and the trip to this mountain area is from 30 minutes to 1 hour and half.

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Turin Alps Wildlife

The Fauna in the mountains near Turin is pretty much present in these mountains as the men are pretty much abandoning these area and the tourism have not a hughe impact over the mountains.

Ibexes, Chamoises and Marmots are pretty much easier to spot. In the Lanzo valley with the border with French Alps there are alsoVoltures while in Orsiera Rocciavrè is one of the best spot to see the deers. In Late September they have their mating next to a hut where is very much probable to see this amazing animal. Also wolves are living in this park but unfortunately they are very difficult to spot.

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Turin Alps Accommodation

In the Turin Alps Mountain Hiking Area there is all kind of offer in this area except from the luxury hotel: bed and breakfast and shelters are pretty much for all tastes. Unguarded huts are nice but not so comfortable as for example the ones in Monte Bianco and Monte Rosa Hiking Area.

The good thing is that as they are pretty hidden and not used it is more probable to be alone to enjoy the wilderness. The people rarely spoke english but you’ll have the chance to see real and authentic mountain life untouched by tourism, specially outside Susa Valley.

Our Hikes in Turin Alps Area

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Duration: HALF DAY
Price: € 70
Area: Turin Alps  
If you have little time but you love Nature!
Even if you have only half day in Turin, you can live the amazing landscapes of the Italian Alps. Few hours are enough to get great viewpoints of the Alps...

 Half Day Hike from Turin - Planned Dates

  • 2024 - OCT 13 / OCT 13 (Days: 1 - Participants: 2)

    Join this hike: € 50.00(€ 70)

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....
difficulty: EASY
Duration: 4 DAYS
Price: € 649
Area: French Alps  
A beautiful corner of the National Park
Beautiful long ring in the Heart of Vanoise National Park, in the French Alps. Amazing landscapes for an unforgettable experience. Big Mountains and great hikes!...
difficulty: VERY HARD
Duration: 5 DAYS
Price: € 799
Area: French Alps  
Sweet mountains of the French Alps
Beautiful long ring in the Heart of Vanoise National Park, in the French Alps. Amazing landscapes for an unforgettable experience. Big Mountains and great hikes!...
difficulty: MEDIUM
Duration: 4 DAYS
Price: € 699
Area: French Alps  
Big Monutains, Great Environment!
The Ecrins Massif is really impressive: big rock walls, glaciers and pristine nature. Many different opportunities could be implemented in this Ecrins National Park Hike...
difficulty: VERY HARD
Duration: 4 DAYS
Price: € 699
Area: French Alps  
Remote French Alps Hike
Thabor Peak is located in a very remote corner of French Alps, easier to reach from Turin and Italy then from Grenoble or Modane. Tour of Thabor is a challenging wild hike: not steep but with quite long route. French style....
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Duration: FLEXIBLE
Price: No Standard Price for this Hike
Area: Dolomites  
Alps Iconic Landscapes
Hut to Hut in Dolomites Area brings you to explore one of the most iconic mountain range in the planet, World Heritage Site by UNESCO...
difficulty: VERY HARD
Duration: 3 DAYS
Price: € 349
The Wildest Hike
This is an extreme hike in the remote Valgrande NP area. It is a very beautiful but hardcore experience for those who want a very strong relation with nature for multiple days....
difficulty: HARD
Duration: 4 DAYS
Price: € 549
Alps Into the Wild
The valgrande national park in piedmont is one of the best place to feel wilderness in Italy. Valgrande National Park is famous not only for hiking, fishing, kayaking, canyoning but it's also an historical place. ...
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Duration: 1 DAY
Price: € 80
Hike in Italian Riviera
A Day hike from Genova is really at hand and it shows very often a unique characteristic, the sea view! If you are in Genova and you want to have an outdoor experience, the mountains are really really close to you and this is the right place if you want to have a day Hike from Genova in the Mediterranean Mountains. ...
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Duration: 1 DAY
Price: € 80
The Great Beauty of the Italian Coast
A day hike in Italian Riviera is something more than a simple excursion: it’s an explosion of perfumes of maritime pines and aromatic herbs, a deep blue experience walking the trails, constantly watching the sea. ...