Amazing trip! Active, luxurious and very diverse holiday in only the Alps. From the lower areas to the summits. The trip will incorporate walking on an ancient pilgrim path that led to Rome, through which we will enter into the Alps. Walking through the landscape varies, from forests to pine areas to downright alpine landscapes. Aphala to a beautiful summit, reaching alpine lakes, a spa and a cooking workshop. A very special trip with accommodation in a special family hotel and excellent Italian food.
Day 1: From Milan to the ancient road in Wacha Alps
Morning meeting at Milan airport, we'll get organized and set off. Our first stop will be at the entrance to the Aosta Valley, the beautiful little courtier in Italy, right where the mountains begin to close in on us in an impressive corridor. At low altitude we will still connect to the ancient Via Francesa - the famous Ceylon Road that led from England to Rome, through which we will enter the Alps. We will start with a delicious lunch in the field, local coffee and herbal tea, organize for a walk and hit the road. The first day, a walk of up to 10 km, on a very calm route, combines forest roads, automobile roads and narrow paths, crosses vineyards and plantation areas, natural forest and chestnut trees and beautiful, densely built small villages on the slope. WE WILL REACH THE TOWN OF ST. VINCENT WE WILL PASS THROUGH THE PEDESTRIAN OF THE TOWN FOR COFFEE AND ICE CREAM AND MISHAM, A SHORT BOUNCE WILL TAKE YOU TO OUR HOTEL LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE MOUNTAINS, ABOVE THE PICTURESQUE TOWN OF VALTORANCHE. Distribution of rooms, a little rest and dinner in the excellent restaurant of the hotel.
Day 2: Shanyi — Chima Bianca — Lago Bello — Chervinia
After A. This morning, we'll pop into the little village of Shanyi. In the first part of the day we will climb a narrow and gentle path through the forest, we will go beyond the tree line, to an amazing saddle watching over the Mathorn. From here we will connect to the scenic road called - La Grande Belconda de Chervino (the Italian name of the Matterhorn), aka the famous 107 trail, passes at the foot of the impressive peak Chima Bianca and we will glide to one of the pearls of the valley — Lago Bello - charming! From there the road is short to the famous ski town of Cervinia, we will close the day in free time in the pedestrian area of the town. When we want, we'll pop back to our hotel. Showers and dinner at the hotel's restaurant.
Day 3: Becca de Auer - Summit Day
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, bouncing to the start of the Becca de Aveur route. A challenging day trip that culminates in climbing to an amazing summit at an altitude of about 2500 m. A pointed, exposed spike that provides a maddening, 360-degree view of the Alps ridge. From there observation of the Matterhorn, one of the highest peaks in the Alps and the Monte Rosa ridge. FROM THE SUMMIT DESCEND A PATH THAT PASSES THROUGH A SMALL CHURCH TOWARDS THE BEAUTIFUL TOWN OF TRONION. There in a nice bar, ends today.
Day 4: Relaxed day, nature and cooking workshop together
Today is a special day. After breakfast we will take a walk from the hotel for a beautiful and calm walk in the valley below the hotel, along the river, crossing wooden bridges over the Marmora river - part of the hydroelectric plant of the valley, we will reach an impressive ravine - “the cave” - inside which flows a mighty waterfall, stopping there for a beer or coffee, easy deployment and return to the hotel, in favor of the other half there today - Sadat Joint cooking with the staff of the hotel -we will prepare local pasta together and some delicious Italian dessert, tiramisu or similar or other stew. We'll see where the energies lead. We will scatter into the rooms and return for dinner, check what exactly we have prepared with our own hands. And all with local wine and atmosphere.
Day 5: Valtorancha — Shamwa — Lago Lod
The town of Valtornanche, lies at an altitude of 1500 metres. From the old church in the center of the town begins a route that goes through a flowing waterfall and climbs a path called Belvedere - the terrace, up to the amazing lake Lago Bello, which is located at an altitude of 2000 meters. After a break in the lake, we will descend to the picturesque town of Shamwa (mountain goat), which can only be reached by cable car. From the town, which is located at an altitude of 1800 meters, we will go down by cable car, when in the background on a day with good visibility you can see the Matterhorn. We'll gather downstairs and drive to our hotel.
Day 6: Easy walk, and spa!
We will manage the day according to the flight schedule. The first part of the day, an easy walk on a flat path in a beautiful forest landscape, we will reach the hot springs area of St. Vincent for a visit to the spa on a neat site - an experience! Apply showers and travel to the airport, in the afternoon in the evening.
