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Lago di Laroussa – Valle Stura

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Lago di Laroussa – Valle Stura

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Lago di Laroussa – Valle Stura

05:33

12.4km

880m

Hiking

Embark on a challenging 7.7-mile (12.4 km) hike to Lago di Laroussa, gaining 2876 feet (876 metres) in elevation over approximately 5 hours and 32 minutes. This difficult route takes you through the stunning Stura Valley, where you will navigate stony and rocky sections, winding paths, and scree. You will…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.96 km for 1.18 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.77 km

Pisciai Waterfall

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Imposing waterfall, clearly visible at a short distance and in summer, it is a real pleasure to bathe with the droplets of refreshing water that bounce off the rocks. Going …

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3.35 km

View of the Cime d'Ischiator

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Beautiful panoramic area near a large plateau / stream

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4.51 km

Guglielmo Migliorero Hut

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A beautiful refuge located on the top of the rocky spur on which it rests, from which you can enjoy an excellent view of the two lower lakes of Ischiador …

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4.83 km

Lower Ischiator Lake

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Two beautiful lakes near the Migliorero refuge, where you can camp for picnics or sunbathe

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5.90 km

Difficult Section

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Very demanding stretch where a good level of training is required.

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6.46 km

Lac de la Laroussa

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A wonderful Alpine lake immersed in a fairytale setting.

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12.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.63 km

5.78 km

Surfaces

6.63 km

5.78 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,440 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

24°C

15°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

August 12, 2022,Lago Laroussa (Valle Stura - CN)

Nice itinerary, but from the Lower Lake of the Ischiator the path rises for 400 m in altitude, almost all on large boulders, steeply sloping and marked only by cairns and red notches. Not recommended if the weather is not clear all day.

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June 21, 2024,Rifugio Migliorero (Valle Stura-CN)

After Terme di Vinadio, turn right towards the Migliorero refuge and continue until Ponte del Medico, where there is a small car park. From there the road forks: take the one on the left. We recommend taking the crossroads for the small path that goes to the Pisciai waterfall (photo Sant'Anna mineral water). It crosses well, even in the flood …

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Lago di Laroussa – Valle Stura

Pisciai Waterfall

View of the Cime d'Ischiator

Guglielmo Migliorero Hut

Lower Ischiator Lake

Difficult Section

Lac de la Laroussa

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