Tour the Eight Mountains: Hike in the Graines Valley and the Frudière Lakes

Departure from the Graines Parking Lot. 

The route starts along a dirt road and then follows a beautiful mule track into the stunning Frudière valley, passing through conifer forests, rhododendrons, blueberries, and skimming pastures and old ruins. 

The Frudière Lake is located in a basin with bright colors, thanks to the many streams, dense vegetation, last pastures, and the lake’s reflection. 

Lunch break at the lake follows. 

The return passes by the Lake pastures, Chastellet, and the bridge at the crossroads, following the same path as the outbound trip, which can be alternated with parts of the old mule track. 

The route includes a packed lunch, prepared by Il Pranzo di Babette, another location appearing in the film, and transported by the mule during the excursion.

Duration: 7 hours

You should bring: 

• Layered clothing suitable for the mountains
• Water and snacks
• Hiking boots
• Fleece
• Windbreaker
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Walking sticks highly recommended

Important Information: 

• For ecological reasons, no bottled water will be provided, so each participant is asked to bring enough water for the entire duration of the excursion, at least 1 liter.
• If you arrive with inappropriate clothing, you may be excluded from participation.
• The guide reserves the right to modify the itinerary due to adverse weather and safety reasons or to lengthen or shorten the route based on the group’s physical conditions.
• Dogs are allowed only if kept on a leash.
• When registering, remember to indicate any food allergies or intolerances in the appropriate space on the registration form.
• The fee does not include accident insurance. If deemed necessary, each excursion participant may independently take out insurance for the activity performed.
• The excursions will also take place in cloudy weather and light rain.
• In case of adverse weather conditions deemed dangerous, the excursion will be canceled and rescheduled on another date, based on the guide’s availability. If it is not possible to reschedule, the participation fee will be fully refunded.

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