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25/10/2024

The mysterious legend of the dead

The autumn month of November, with the harsh cold, the burning wood stove and the eerie darkness that accompany it, is approaching. Add to this the mysterious legend of the dead, and in the blink of an eye we find ourselves catapulted into the ancient Walser legends that bind the 13th century to the present. […]

01/10/2024

The exciting Walser devotional procession: the Flowering Rosary

Amidst exciting traditions, Walser culture, myths and rituals, on the first Sunday of October we welcome you to the devotional Flower Rosary procession. But what is it all about? Let's dive into the history for a few moments and discover some interesting facts! Der Dancktog That of the Flowering Rosary is a long history dating […]

19/09/2024

Historic St. Michael's Fair September 29, 2024

As has been the case every year since the 15th century, in the early autumn of September, the Historic St. Michael's Fair will be held during the last week of the month. The origins In its origins it was a real market, in which villagers, but not only, prepared to face the cold and long […]

29/08/2024

A nice family hike to Rifugio Pastore :-)

An outing for the whole family, a peaceful walk, a breathtaking view... We are waiting for you at Rifugio Pastore! The one at Alpe Pile is a hike suitable for families, children and mountain enthusiasts. The characteristic shuttle departure We are at the Wold parking car, backpacking, see the shuttle and we go! We park […]

19/08/2024

Between Alpine lakes and the colours of nature

Ready, set and go! Let's pack our backpacks and go! We are in Valle Vogna, at Cà di Janzo, and in about fifteen minutes we arrive at Sant'Antonio, where we make a brief stop to drink a coffee that gives us energy to tackle our climb. The Abbot Antonio Carestia, an illustrious botanist, mountaineer, expert […]

02/08/2024

Summer, we walk the historic route 201!

Via Regia and Ospizio Sottile Walking on a Via defined Regia may be intimidating, but we guarantee that, although a bit tiring, it will prove to be an experience to remember. But why is it called the Via Regia? Although it may seem hard to believe, this road has been very busy in the past. […]

18/07/2024

DAY AT MUD PASS AND FERIOLI HUT

BORDERS AREAS Do you like border areas? Here you are on the right track! We suggest you take the route to Colle Mud and just below the Rifugio Ferioli (Ferioli Hut), following path 208 from the hamlet of Ronco. The Walser language suggests that the term Mud means 'mute', so if it is silence you […]

12/07/2024

Easy 4000 meter peaks in the Alps- Monte Rosa adventure

Looking for an easy 4000 meter peaks in the Alps? Dizzying walls, sharp ridges, and peaks over 4000 meters offer endless views and challenging slopes. On the 4000s of Monte Rosa, solitude, silence, training, and curiosity intertwine in a symphony of emotions. Joy and defeat alternate. Climbing the easy 4000-Meter Peaks of the Alps: Monte […]

04/07/2024

DISCOVER THE ECO-MUSEUM OF ALAGNA

Walser Culture Ecomuseum, 500 YEARS OF HISTORY What is an ecomuseum? Let's start by understanding what we are talking about and then get to know it. By ecomuseum we mean everything that belongs to the culture and tradition of a territory: sites, customs, culture of ‘know-how’. In short, the whole that tells the story of […]

25/06/2024

Bike trekking in the Walser land

Along the Valsesia Cycle Path to Infinity The Valsesia cycle path to Alagna, coming from Varallo, begins at Dinelli, in Scopa. We soon realise that this is not the traditional paved city cycle path but a varied dirt track through forests, streams, meadows and hamlets. We immediately connect with the nature around us and ride […]

19/06/2024

OTRO,SWEET VALLEY

Valley of the Heart Otro, sweet steep valley'. This is how the valley is mentioned in a village song The valley we are about to get to know is in the heart of every people in Alagna. It is a lush green valley, lived in for centuries and a popular destination for every one. Our […]

13/06/2024

Monte Rosa Climb - Alpine Adventure

Monte Rosa climb. At an altitude of 4633 meters, with 21 peaks over 4000 meters, and a refuge at 4554 meters: the Capanna Regina Margherita. We love climbing Monte Rosa for a thousand reasons. How to climb Monte Rosa? Certainly, step by step. Mountaineering is a philosophy of life but above all, a journey that […]

01/06/2024

PIETRE GEMELLE CATTLE FAIR

Our Trade Fair Do you know how we celebrate Republic Day on 2 June? By valuing what the people of these lands held most dear, useful and green: Cattle! The Fair is organised by the municipality of Alagna-Riva in collaboration with the Unione Montana dei Comuni della Valsesia For the occasion, the herds are left […]

30/05/2024

VOGNA VALLEY LAND OF PASSAGES

Spring itinerary If you have never seen Valle Vogna, come and visit in late spring, when nature takes over every space-time dimension. Simply put, you will be catapulted into a magical, unique, colourful dimension amidst blossoming Dandelions and cherry, crocus and bell trees. The Vogna Valley is an ancient land, a land of passage, of […]

22/05/2024

ANIMAL PARK AND PASSION

Just as crinkled eyes open to the new day, so nature prepares for the new season of light and life. Take, for example, an ordinary day in May in the Nature Park. You set off along the path from the Acqua Bianca to the Turlo pass, without any ambitions to reach it because there will […]

16/05/2024

Opting for a climb course on Monte Rosa: it's a savvy rite of passage.

With the rising awareness of environmental conservation, mountaineering is gaining popularity by the day. Encouraged to rekindle the connection between humanity and nature, overlooked during the industrialization of the past two centuries, we view mountaineering as a smart avenue to rediscover that lost harmony. As we discover ourselves day by day, craving non-virtual actions and […]

08/05/2024

ON THE SESIA RIVER WE ARE NUMBER 1!

The green of its lush vegetation and the crystal clear waters. With spring and the melting of the glaciers, the time has come for river sports. The Sesia is there waiting for us, with its bends and us with our wetsuit. No matter whether the weather is favourable or not, the 'wetsuits', as river men […]

28/04/2024

Spring weekend in the Alta Valsesia Nature Park

Alta Valsesia Nature Park Enjoy the spectacular awakening of nature by following one of the many itineraries in the Alta Valsesia Natural Park in the heart of Monte Rosa. Created in 1975 to safeguard biodiversity, it is the highest natural park in Europe because it stretches up to the 4554 m of Punta Gnifetti, a […]

21/04/2024

Fishing, how much do I love you?!

"Tell me fisherman you will return"… Did you read it singing? A good way to start the day's fishing! Get your gear ready, it's dawning in Alagna! What to bring? High boots, a light fishing rod so you can move more fluidly, a rucksack or wicker basket, bait and a hat to protect you from […]

12/04/2024

Seduced by the useless: why mountaineering on Monte Rosa is wonderful

Mountaineering is wonderful, it surely is. Like all useless things. No one forces you to do it, but you go, and what you find at the summit is real emotion."Ioris Turini Mountain Guide 5 reasons why you should stop scrolling your phone and start mountaineering Climbing mountains heals your bodyMountaineering requires strength, flexibility, and endurance. […]

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The mysterious legend of the dead

The exciting Walser devotional procession: the Flowering Rosary

Historic St. Michael's Fair September 29, 2024

A nice family hike to Rifugio Pastore :-)

Between Alpine lakes and the colours of nature

Summer, we walk the historic route 201!

DAY AT MUD PASS AND FERIOLI HUT

Easy 4000 meter peaks in the Alps- Monte Rosa adventure

DISCOVER THE ECO-MUSEUM OF ALAGNA

Bike trekking in the Walser land

OTRO,SWEET VALLEY

Monte Rosa Climb - Alpine Adventure

PIETRE GEMELLE CATTLE FAIR

VOGNA VALLEY LAND OF PASSAGES

ANIMAL PARK AND PASSION

Opting for a climb course on Monte Rosa: it's a savvy rite of passage.

ON THE SESIA RIVER WE ARE NUMBER 1!

Spring weekend in the Alta Valsesia Nature Park

Fishing, how much do I love you?!

Seduced by the useless: why mountaineering on Monte Rosa is wonderful

Mountaineering Course – Capanna Margherita

Valsesia: fisherman’s paradise

Pyramid Vincent (4215 m) and the statue Cristo delle Vette (4161 m)

Stage monte Rosa: Dufour goal

0163 922 988

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Blog

The mysterious legend of the dead

The exciting Walser devotional procession: the Flowering Rosary

Historic St. Michael's Fair September 29, 2024

A nice family hike to Rifugio Pastore :-)

Between Alpine lakes and the colours of nature

Summer, we walk the historic route 201!

DAY AT MUD PASS AND FERIOLI HUT

Easy 4000 meter peaks in the Alps- Monte Rosa adventure

DISCOVER THE ECO-MUSEUM OF ALAGNA

Bike trekking in the Walser land

OTRO,SWEET VALLEY

Monte Rosa Climb - Alpine Adventure

PIETRE GEMELLE CATTLE FAIR

VOGNA VALLEY LAND OF PASSAGES

ANIMAL PARK AND PASSION

Opting for a climb course on Monte Rosa: it's a savvy rite of passage.

ON THE SESIA RIVER WE ARE NUMBER 1!

Spring weekend in the Alta Valsesia Nature Park

Fishing, how much do I love you?!

Seduced by the useless: why mountaineering on Monte Rosa is wonderful

Mountaineering Course – Capanna Margherita

Valsesia: fisherman’s paradise

Pyramid Vincent (4215 m) and the statue Cristo delle Vette (4161 m)

Stage monte Rosa: Dufour goal

Download the map of the walks

0163 922 988

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