SAUZE D'OULX ring Lake Laune - Mount Genevris

The trail begins at an elevation of mt. 1,850 near the Former Vezzani Alpine Experimental Station, where the paved road from the hamlet of Richardette to Monte di Sauze d'Oulx ends and the Assietta (dirt) road begins. Park at the mouth of this carriageway at the edge of it, but space is limited; in July and August alternatively, you can use the local shuttle.

Begin the route by crossing the Vezzani complex and following the dirt road, in some sections also quite steep, that leads to Lake Laune and the alpine pasture of the same name (altitude about 2,050 m); continue to the right until reaching the lake at an altitude of about 2,080 m.

Continue skirting the right side of the lake; when you reach the peak, take the path steeply uphill straight ahead in the direction of Faro degli Alpini and Colle di Costa Piana.

At an altitude of about mt. 2,190 you will reach a grassy plateau: be careful not to proceed straight ahead on the level, but turn left onto the trail marked only No. 6, under the words Regione Piemonte.

At an altitude of about mt. 2,240 the trail turns right at a small cattle watering trough and then comes out on another plateau at an altitude of about mt. 2,280, where we find the signs for the Colle di Costa Piana; the trail descends a little and then immediately climbs up again, taking the track that passes in front of a disused ski lift and, after a few hairpin bends, leads to the Colle di Costa Piana at an altitude of mt. About 2,320; the Assietta Road passes here, which you ignore and, continuing to the left on the ridge trail that passes near a bunker at an altitude of mt. 2,360, you reach Monte Genevris or Faro degli Alpini at an altitude of mt. 2,535.

Cross the plateau behind the Lighthouse and reach the Assietta Road. Turn left and follow the dirt road for just over 1 km until you reach Col Blegier mt. 2,379.

Here turn left and pass the bar that marks the entrance to the Gran Bosco di Salbertrand Nature Park. Follow the dirt road that, after about 30 minutes of walking, reaches the narrow hairpin bend indicated as Ferro di Cavallo mt. 2,169.

Turn left immediately and after a few meters turn left again, ignoring the access to path 3 in front. Follow the path through the woods that skirts the lake and returns to the same trail as the outward journey.

Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the environment and season.

Train from Turin P.N to Bardonecchia (Oulx-Cesana-Claviere-Sestriere stop)

Bus Arriva line 285 from Oulx to Sauze d'Oulx

Before embarking on any excursion, it is advisable to consult weather reports or ask for information at local Tourism Offices. It is good practice not to undertake a hike alone, always notify your destination.

Do not throw garbage into the environment but take it with you picking up any garbage left by others.

The hiking times given are approximate and may vary depending on weather conditions and your own ability.