Lago del Gias to Rifugio Vaccarone
about 1 h 30 min by car from Turin
The walk
4.5 km out-and-back walk , up to Bivio TOS806-TOS832, Rifugio Vaccarone, 338 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 2411 and 2746 m above sea level. Along the way: Rifugio Luigi Vaccarone. After the walk: wine tasting at la Chimera Viticoltura Eroica (6.6 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Turin: about 1 h 30 min (61 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Turin, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
45.16495,6.91955
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- Rifugio Luigi Vaccarone50 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
La Chimera Viticoltura Eroica
Chiomonte · 6.6 km from the trail
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near the start and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 12:30Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.
- 15:30Tasting at La Chimera Viticoltura Eroica, 6.6 km from the trail.
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