GPR Stage 2: Giraudo bivouac - Noasca

From the bivouac, downhill, continue on the route of the Alta Via Canavesana, which for this section coincides with the Giro Parco, and arrives close to Alpe Breuil and its plateau. Further on, leave the mule track on the right which, across Colle Sià and Cà Bianca, descends to Ceresole Reale. Continue instead to the left on the flat trail which takes to the Casa di Caccia del Gran Piano 2222 m. From here, leave the A.V.C. and continue to the edges of the plateau in a southerly direction to follow the Strada Reale di caccia which, on numerous bends and constant gradient, descends to Noasca. At 1900 m, at the junction with trail 552, which descends to Varda –Balmarossa, continue left, following the well signposted track that descends into the reforestation area (this section of the trail is subject to rock falls so, in case of bad weather, it is recommended to descend directly to Varda on 552). At an altitude of 1650, you encounter trail 548 that takes to the Noaschetta Refuge, which you leave on the left, continuing downhill on the strada reale di caccia as far as the Provincial road, just upstream of Noasca, where there are accommodation facilities.

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Path that takes place in a high mountain environment for which the use of waterproof boots, anorak and trekking poles is recommended.

Path that takes place in a high mountain environment, the use of waterproof boots, a windbreaker and trekking poles is recommended.

Starting point NOT reachable by bus. The closest place that can be reached by bus is Ceresole Reale, starting from the city of Turin with a change in Rivarolo Canavese. Starting point NOT reachable by train. The closest place that can be reached by train is Rivarolo Canavese, starting from the city of Turin.

Parking is free near the entrance to the path of the hiking trail.

The itinerary largely retraces the ancient Royal Hunting Roads, built in the middle of the last century by the House of Savoy to connect the five "real hunting lodges" of the Reserve, which later became the first Italian National Park in 1922. With a constant slope of around 8/10%, and with admirable dry stone walls and paved sections, they were supposed to guarantee comfortable access for the royal procession to the residence houses with walkable paths. This is an itinerary that has stretches at high altitudes, from which you can enjoy a wide view of the spectacular panoramas of the Orco and Soana valleys, valuable landscape and environmental assets.