Laghi del Frisson e Lago degli Alberghi – giro con partenza da Palanfré

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Laghi del Frisson e Lago degli Alberghi – giro con partenza da Palanfré

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Laghi del Frisson e Lago degli Alberghi – giro con partenza da Palanfré

05:30

12.1km

800m

Hiking

Embark on a difficult 7.5-mile (12.1 km) loop hike from Palanfré, offering a challenging ascent of 2615 feet (797 metres) that typically takes around 5 hours and 30 minutes to complete. The trail begins by winding through the ancient "Bosco del Bandito," a protected beech forest with monumental trees, before…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.13 km for 1.56 km

After 7.10 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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313 m

Palanfré Alpine Village

Highlight • Settlement

Typical alpine village from which, for example, the tour of the Frisson lakes or the climb to the top starts. The purchase of cheeses from the dairies on site is recommended.

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715 m

Bosco Bandito

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This beech wood is reported on the maps as "Bosco Bandito" because deforestation has been forbidden for centuries. The trees, in fact, protect Palanfré from avalanches, which is the reason for the ban.

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5.06 km

Lake degli Alberghi

Highlight • Lake

Lago degli Alberghi is nestled in the basin in front of Mount Chiamossero, reachable from Palanfrè. Here you can stop for a regenerating break enjoying the view.

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6.06 km

Lower Frisson Lake

Highlight • Lake

This beautiful alpine lake within the Alpi Marittime park can be reached via a path, always signposted, departing from Palanfrè

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6.52 km

Upper Frisson Lake

Highlight • Lake

Smaller, less crowded, it is located just below the imposing North-West face of Frisson, along the normal route from Palanfrè.

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12.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.76 km

1.56 km

932 m

503 m

342 m

Surfaces

8.46 km

1.79 km

932 m

415 m

402 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,130 m)

Lowest point (1,360 m)

Weather

Saturday 24 October

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3°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

August 10, 2023,lago inf Frisson e lago Alberghi

A pleasant walk ... with beech trees and lakes ... and on the way back the possibility of buying cheese in Palanfre ... while a beer and a steak from my son at the Troll is a must

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