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 the 25 km always following the Sesia river.
At the tunnels shortly after the hamlet of Buzzo, in the locality of Riva Valdobbia, we turn to the orographic left and continue on the same slope for about 4 km.
Pink like the pink jersey cycling we deserve!
Monte Rosa appears to us in all its majesty, it feels like touching it.
As we approach the village, we encounter the sports area of the Severina Centre.
If your energy begins to wane, we recommend a stop with a view at the area's Lo Chalet refreshment point.
If, on the other hand, your energy allows you to continue, cycling past ancient architecture and touching on Cascina Felice, you will soon arrive in Alagna, Im Land.
“Das iar siged Woulchemmi Im Land za fiasse z’Gourner’s Gletscher”
"be welcome in Alagna at the foot of the Monte Rosa glacier".
This is how the ancient Walser people who founded Alagna in the distant past would welcome you.
While maintaining a strong linguistic and cultural identity, Alagna is moving towards modernity by trying to combine tourist development with the right use of the territory.
Having made this effort, it is well worth the effort to reach the oldest Walser hamlets.
If you covered the entire route with a classic mountain bike, congratulations!
If you used an e-bike, congratulations all the same, but it will be useful to know where you can recharge it:
If you have the chance to stay a few days in Alagna, you will find routes for everyone and routes for experts.
You will also be able to use the ski lifts and face an adrenalin-fuelled descent!
