This itinerary sleeps twice away from the Park's huts: on the Cuscionu plateau (Matalza hut or Bergeries de Basseta) and at the Col de Bavella, at the foot of the needles. Days average 18 km with 800 m of ascent, and the last one descends from Bavella to Conca via the I Paliri hut.
It suits sporty hikers who want a brisk south, with the comfort of gîtes.
Day-by-day plan
| Day | Leg | Distance | Ascent | Descent | Walking time | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vizzavona → E Capannelle | 14.5 km | 950 m | 310 m | 4h45 – 5h30 | Capannelle | |
| E Capannelle → Prati | 17.7 km | 900 m | 690 m | 5h30 – 6h30 | Refuge de Prati | |
| Prati → Plateau du Cuscionu You pass the Usciolu hut halfway through the day. | 21.8 km | 850 m | 1,260 m | 7h – 8h15 | Matalza and Bergeries de Basseta | |
| Plateau du Cuscionu → Col de Bavella Via the Asinau hut. | 20.5 km | 860 m | 1,060 m | 6h30 – 7h30 | Bavella | |
| Col de Bavella → Conca | 17.9 km | 420 m | 1,360 m | 5h30 – 6h30 | Conca | |
| Total | 92 km | 3,980 m | 4,680 m | |||
Distances and ascent calculated on the waymarked main route; “≈” marks a day on a variant (estimated values). Walking times according to the DIN 33466 standard, without breaks.
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Customise this itineraryTips for this itinerary
- Book the gîtes on the Cuscionu and at the Col de Bavella directly with the establishments.
- Fill your water bottles at the Usciolu hut on day three.
The stages in detail
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Vizzavona E Capannelle
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11
E Capannelle Refuge de Prati
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12
Refuge de Prati Refuge d'Usciolu
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13
Refuge d'Usciolu Plateau du Cuscionu (Matalza)
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14
Plateau du Cuscionu (Matalza) Refuge d'Asinau
1,250 m1,500 m1,750 m2,000 m2,250 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km
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Refuge d'Asinau Refuge d'I Paliri
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Refuge d'I Paliri Conca
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