Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Rifugio Selleries, Orsiera-Rocciavrè
Piedmont
A rough road (walkable, or drivable with a permit) climbs from Roure to the Selleries pastures, where a large refuge sits under the Orsiera ridge. Easy loops cross the alp toward the Lago Ciardonet and the Rocca Arbella, with chamois and marmots often around at dawn.
Duration
3–4 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
June – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at Villaretto (Roure); the road up to Selleries needs a permit for cars.
Water
Spring at the refuge and streams on the alp.
Highlights
- Heart of the Orsiera-Rocciavrè park
- Chamois and marmots on the alp
- Trailhead for Monte Orsiera
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the alp away from grazing; leash near the refuge animals.
