Ring Hike to Portette, Claus & Valscura Lakes – Gesso Valley – Italy
This fairly long circular hike is one of the most spectacular trails of the Maritime Alps, inside the old hunting reserve of king Vittorio Emanuele II.
Starting in the Valasco plateau and following the path of an old military path, we reach the Questa refuge, on the bankside of the beautiful Portette lake. We then get to the Claus and the Valscura lakes. If you enjoy long walks and stunning backdrops, this is one not to miss.
Climbing up to the Valasco Plateau taking all the shortcuts we findOn the beautiful Valasco PlateauUp towards the first lakeBeautiful ex-military paths on the way upAlmost therePortette Lake – 2,388 mOne of the most majestic lake I’ve seen at this altitudeClaus Lake – 2, 344 mDoesn’t remind you of a dolphin seen from afarPaul while contemplating the beautyA look down towards the valleyFinding this road at 2,300+ m altitude was pretty insaneTowards the last lakeThere are no words for thisValscura Lake – 2,274 mQuick stop for lunchOn the way downBeautiful waterfall on the way back to the Valasco PlateauBack to flat ground
