Corno Stella, the noblest rock in the Maritime Alps

The Maritime Alps (together with the Ligurian Alps) are the part of the Alpine chain closest to the sea. The highest peak (the Argentera, 3281 m) dominates complex, wild valleys with typical high altitude landscapes, not far from the Piedmont plain and the sea. The light is the magic light of the Mediterranean, or of Provence, but the mountains are severe and important. There is a world of opportunities for mountaineers and climbers of all levels and for all desires: crests, great classic rock routes and modern multi-pitch routes. And in winter and spring, there are dozens of itineraries on snow and skis.
The refuges are secluded and comfortable, real mountain huts for mountaineers and not only high altitude restaurants. They offer a very "old style" holiday experience, in partial contrast to the "modernity" of many climbing routes, made for maximum aesthetic pleasure.
However, we are in a high mountain environment and even modern routes are never taken for granted and offer an excellent appetizer for future challenges...
On these mountains, many big names of Italian and European mountaineering have formed!

3 day schedule:

The base will be the hut Rifugio Bozano, 2453 m, at the base of the mighty west face of Corno Stella (3061 m). The alpine hut can be reached with a beautiful hike of about 1:45 h from Gias delle Mosche (parking) in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Maritime Alps.

Already from the first day, we will climb a first route of 4-5 pitches on the nearby Catena delle Guide.
On the second day, weather permitting, we will face the west face of the Corno Stella in order to enjoy the full day and on the last day a route on the Catena delle Guide which will allow us to have the right time for the descent and the return trip.
From the end of this route, we will face the dizzying Canalone di Lorousa which, besides being one of the most important glacial climbs of the massif, is today the southernmost glacier in the Alps.

Months:
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
From: July
To: September
Days:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Duration: >1 day
Duration details: 3 days
Min. guests: 1
Max. guests: 2
Minimum age: 18
Activity level: Moderate
Skill level: Intermediate
Start times: To be decided according to the place of departure.
Included services: Organization with mountain guide, liability insurance, common material.
Things to bring: The following equipment is required: backpack minimum 40 litres, 2 telescopic trekking poles, front torch, with charged battery and a spare Duracell battery, helmet, sun and lip cream, sleeping bag or single sheet (if staying in a hut), turtleneck type light fleece sweater, sunglasses, bars or dried fruit for lunch, membership card of alpine club (if owned), complete climbing kit including shoes, helmet and harness (which can be rented at a cost of 25 euros), 2 ferrule carabiners, 2 lanyards, trekking/approaching shoes, mountain clothing, change of shirt, waterproof jacket, duvet, water bottle
Requirements: Climbing experience on multi-pitch routes, 5b-5c as second climber. Good training (the activity is divided into three full days. However, apart from the ascent to the alpine hut on the first day, the approaches to the routes are not very tiring.
Additional information: For the type of activity the maximum number of participants is 2 people per Guide. The rate for one person is 450 euros and 300 euros per person in case of a group of two.
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Meeting point: To be defined by direct agreements also in accordance with Covid19 requirements issued by the competent authorities.
Contact me: to check availability and price, or if you want to book for a large group.
Cancellation policy: MODERATE: full refund if you cancel at least 10 days before the experience is scheduled to start, or within 24 hours of purchase.
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€500 per person