Sestriere — Colle Basset Walk
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Sestriere — Colle Basset Walk

Piedmont

Sestriere (2,035 m) in the Val Chisone was the main alpine skiing venue for the 2006 Turin Olympics. In summer the plateau is an open alpine meadow above the treeline with Monte Viso (3,841 m) clearly visible and the Col du Montgenevre leading to France. Marmots are tame enough to approach. Dogs run freely on the high meadows in summer.

Duration
2 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+150 m
Best season
June – September

Highlights

  • 2006 Turin Olympic alpine venue in summer meadow
  • Monte Viso 3,841 m — most visible peak from the plateau
  • Marmots tame enough to approach on the meadows

With your dog

Alpine plateau; dogs off-leash.