SI E12

A medium-length stage with a moderate elevation gain that begins at the Rifugio Malinvern with a steep ascent. The route heads west, passing by the Orgials lakes and continuing to the Passo d'Orgials at 2600 meters above sea level. From here, an initial descent leads to the road pass of Passo della Lombarda, from which the watershed that separates Italy and France is reached. This is traversed with a series of ups and downs before a marked descent that leads to Sant'Anna di Vinadio. The sanctuary located there is the highest in Europe; its existence dates back to 1300, but the current building was erected in 1680. In the village, there is a stopping point for hospitality.