Becco Nero

The Becco Nero elevation (2630 meters above sea level) in the Vallone del Preit is a unique panoramic tour with a historical background and a very long singletrail descent.

Description

This tour starts in Grange Selvest, where there are plenty of parking spaces. From here, the route climbs steadily uphill on asphalt along the old military road through the Vallone del Preit to the Colle del Preit saddle. From here, the surface changes to gravel and you wind your way up towards Rifugio Gardetta amidst a fantastic mountain backdrop in the style of the Cottian Alps. The Rifugio itself is not directly on the route, but if you want to stop for a bite to eat, this is the last option on the route. The route then continues along the legendary Strada ex militare verso gardetta. This is a perfectly contoured mountain road, which was built in the 1930s and is part of the Vallo Alpino. At the Colle Margherina saddle, turn right and circle the already visible Becco Nero. An alternative would be to take the shortcut, but it is definitely worth the short detour in terms of scenery and history. From the last military fortifications, it is only a few meters to the summit of Becco Nero and this offers an indescribable view, especially in good weather and in autumn the panorama is breathtaking. The ascent is also always perfectly circled with the sun as you climb the meters in altitude. At the summit itself there are still remnants of the Vallo Alpino, so there is plenty to discover.

The descent is on difficulty S2 to S3 down to the Colle d'Ancoccia saddle (2533 meters above sea level). From here, the route continues with the same level of difficulty over the Gias della Margherina pastures and on towards Passaggio del Preit (2150 meters above sea level). A truly fabulous descent opens up and puts a permanent grin on your face. Not too difficult, not too easy, this descent winds its way through the mountains and above the vegetation line with a fabulous view. The last few meters become easier and easier and finally the descent ends on an old military road directly at the starting point. All in all, one of the most scenic, best and loneliest tours in Valle Maira with a repeat factor and guaranteed solitude.

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