There are many other interesting hiking routes in the vicinity of the Punta Marguareis. Instead of returning to the Rifugio Garelli via the Colle del Pas, one could complete an interesting three-day loop: Descending from Rifugio Barbera into France, return to Italy via the Colle della Boaria, where the hillsides burst with color from rhododendron and other flowers in spring. Then head back to the Rifugio Garelli via the Conca della Carsene. On this route the second overnight would be at the Rifugio Barbera or the Rifugio Morgantini (above the Colle della Boaria).

Another excellent, though difficult excursion would be to hike from Limone Piemonte, Italy, and finish in Tende, France. Regular trains connect the two towns, which are themselves connected (by train and road) to Cuneo in the north and Nice/Ventimiglia in the south; thus they are convenient bases for walks in the region. For the fit climber Limone is an ideal starting point: one could climb up through the tiny villages of San Giovanni and Maire Valletta to the Colle Boaria, then to Rif. Barbera for the evening, or instead pass several small settlements and sheep herds to the Punta Melasso, eventually reaching the Rif. Garelli via the Conca delle Carsene. The following day (from either Rif. Barbera or Garelli), one could climb the Punta Marguareis, then enjoy a long, beautiful descent to Tende through the Réfrei Valley, passing through a fine forest and several ancient settlements along the way.