EXCURSIONS
Excursion with the Hiking Guides in the Graines valley and to the Frudière lakes
ROUTE
The route begins along a dirt road and then continues along a beautiful mule track in the beautiful Frudière valley, crossing coniferous, rhododendron and blueberry woods and touching pastures and old ruins. Lake Frudière or Lake Grana is located in a "magic" basin with bright colors, thanks to the many streams, the dense vegetation, the last pastures and the reflection of the lake. A lunch break at the lake follows. Return by passing through the pastures of the lake, from Chastellet and then from the bridge at the crossroads, along the same route as the outward journey, which can be alternated with sections of the old mule track.
The route includes a packed lunch, prepared by 'Babette's Lunch', another location that appears in the film and transported by mule during the excursion. Difference in height: 700 m
WHEN
29 June, 20 July, 17 and 24 August 2024
COST
€50 adults
€30 for children under 14
The fee includes an Environmental Excursion Guide, the famous mule from the film that will carry the packed lunch, its owner who followed most of the filming and the picnic organized by the restaurant "Il Lunch di Babette".
EQUIPMENT
- water and snacks
-trekking boots, fleece, windbreaker, sunglasses, sunscreen
- walking poles highly recommended
Excursion with the hiking guides to the Baita di Pietro and the Palasina pastures
ROUTE
After a short stretch on a farm road, you descend to the beautiful village of Lavassey, the pasture of Bruno, where the valley opens up between pastures and pastures. The mule track crosses with a dirt road to then become the path that will take us to Alpe Merendioux, the famous Baita di Pietro, a very panoramic point over the wide valley of Palasina. Continuing on you arrive at other mountain pastures, to return on the opposite side of the valley and therefore have another view of the wide Palasina basin.
The route includes a packed lunch, prepared by 'Babette's Lunch', another location that appears in the film and transported by mule during the excursion. Difference in altitude: 700 m
WHEN
15 June, 13 and 27 July, 10 August 2024
COST
€50 adults
€30 for children under 14
The fee includes an Environmental Excursion Guide, the famous mule from the film that will carry the packed lunch, its owner who followed most of the filming and the picnic organized by the restaurant "Il Lunch di Babette".
EQUIPMENT
- water and snacks
-trekking boots, fleece, windbreaker, sunglasses, sunscreen
- walking poles highly recommended
Excursion with the hiking guides to the lake and to Alpe Literan
ROUTE
You climb along stretches of mule track and dirt road up to Lake Literan, the first of the famous lakes of Palasinaz from which you can enjoy a view over the whole valley of the same name, central point of the book and film "The Eight Mountains" where you will packed lunch. This is followed by a short ascent to Alpe Literan from which you can enjoy a spectacular view of the entire Palasinaz valley and some of the most impressive peaks of the Aosta Valley. From the end of July and into August, there will be an opportunity to visit, with the possibility of buying delicious butter and excellent quality cheeses directly from the producers.
At the end of the trip, we offer an optional snack at "Il Lunch di Babette" an important place in the book and film.
Difference in height: 450m
WHEN
on request from June to September 2024
COST
to be agreed at the time of the request, depending on the number of participants and the availability of the Environmental Hiking Guide who will accompany the group. Payment will be made in cash at the start of the walk.
EQUIPMENT
- water and snacks
-trekking boots, fleece, windbreaker, sunglasses, sunscreen
- walking poles highly recommended
- Full refund of the ticket within 7 days of the excursion by writing to info@tourleottomontagne.it
- If the trip is canceled due to organizational problems, full refund
- In case of bad weather, a voucher of equal value will be provided to be used by the end of the season
- For an ecological choice, bottled water will not be provided, therefore each participant is required to bring enough of it for the entire duration of the excursion (at least 1 liter). If you show up with unsuitable clothing, you could be excluded from the participation. The Guide reserves the right to modify the itinerary for reasons of adverse weather and safety, or to lengthen or shorten the itinerary due to the physical conditions of the group. Dogs are admitted only if kept on a leash. At the time of registration , remember to communicate if you have any food allergies or intolerances, indicating it in the appropriate space on the application form. The accident policy is not included in the fee. If he deems it appropriate, each member of the trip can independently take out an insurance policy for the activity carried out. The excursions will also take place in cloudy weather and light rain. In the event of adverse weather conditions deemed dangerous, the excursion will be canceled and rescheduled for another date, based on the availability of the Guide. If it is not possible to reschedule the trip, the participation fee will be fully refunded. The excursions will be confirmed 4 days after the scheduled date and will start with a minimum number of 6 participants. If an excursion is not confirmed due to lack of minimum number of members, the full amount paid at the time of registration will be returned to each participant.