From Milani in Forno Canavese follow the pathway that leads to the village Boiri 1044 m. Pass the huts at 1175 m and we reach l’Alpe del Cont 1599 m (near the source of the River Viana) along Pathway 401 to Pian di Bensi 1680 m; continuing along the grassy summit we find ourselves at Alpe Rossolo 1930 m. For a breath-taking view, we recommend the brief climb to Monte Soglio (1971 m) before continuing west along the stage 1 route.