NOASCA Loop to the Noaschetta refuge

From the main square, following the signs for the "Sentiero Ada e Renato Minetti" (548 B) you reach the church and, skirting it, you take the path. Shortly after, you encounter the fork for the Noasca waterfall, which is reached with a slight uphill walk (5-10 minutes). From the waterfall, return on the same path to the fork where you resume the original itinerary. Avoid the branch to the Torre Jamonin climbing gym by turning left and going under the rock face where a long, steep rocky staircase begins that leads into the Noaschetta valley (1250 m). The path then continues more gently, touching Alpe Sengie. Then you arrive at a rocky staircase that can be climbed with the help of a fixed metal cable. Beyond this, continue to ascend gently, first passing near Alpe Scialer and then reaching Alpe Lavassai. Then cross the stream and reach the refuge (1520 m) by turning right.

From the refuge, go back a few meters, without crossing the stream, and climb the small wood that then opens into a plateau where the path to the Ivrea bivouac (path 548) intersects: turn left making a long traverse until you leave the path to the Gran Piano hunting lodge to descend on the mule track to the left. Then you reach the Sassa hamlet (1353 m) and continuing downhill you reach the Ceresole state road. Then walk along the road back to the starting point.

Non-slip sole footwear, wind/rain protection, a warm layer, hat, and sunglasses are recommended.

The first part of the path is very steep and requires attention. It is not recommended to undertake the route in winter or rainy periods because there are sections that may be icy or slippery.

There are no refreshment points along the route, so you need to carry water and food supplies.

From Cuorgnè, ascend the Orco Valley following signs for Ceresole Reale until you reach the town of Noasca.

The starting point is near the stop of bus no. 5137 on the Rivarolo - Pont - Ceresole Reale line.

Check the GTT website (Gruppo Trasporti Torinesi) for schedule information.

Upon arriving at Noasca square, turn left and cross the Orco stream, reaching the nearby parking lot of the Gera hamlet.

For information about the Noaschetta refuge, access to the refuge, and how to get the keys, consult the dedicated CAI Rivarolo section website

Take time to wander among the ancient houses of the Sassa hamlet.