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07/04/2025

Altitude Sickness & Acclimatisation: 3 Must-Stay Mountain Huts to Prepare for Monte Rosa

Margherita Hut (4554 m) – the highest mountain hut in Europe – is an ambitious goal for those who dream of high altitude. But reaching it takes respect, time… and strategy.The silent enemy? Altitude sickness and acclimatisation challenges – a common issue that can ruin your experience if not properly managed. To avoid altitude sickness […]

24/03/2025

The ‘Alagna’ skier

A winter morning The house where we sleep tastes of fire wood! And of hay and grain and, come to think of it, it also tastes of polenta and salami. It may be suggestive, but the houses in Alagna taste like ‘ad Brusc’,dialect word to define the whole set of aromas and scents linked to […]

02/03/2025

The Mountain is a Test of Character and Skill

Who is the best Monte Rosa guide? Does the mountain give nothing? Of course, it does! But every step uphill, every exposed ridge, and every breath above 4000 meters is earned with sweat, training, and a touch of madness. Strong legs alone won’t get you far—you need a clear head too. And when the challenge […]

31/01/2025

The Kreas Mining Park

In the bowels of the mountain: discovering the Kreas mines Just outside the village of Alagna, immersed in the breathtaking scenery of the Western Alps, lies a secret carved in stone: the Kreas mining galleries. A place that tells stories of men and gold, of toil and hope, of an indissoluble bond between Valsesia and […]

06/01/2025

Alagna at 360 degrees

Here we are close to the end of the Christmas holidays… Would you like to go sightseeing with us? We are now going to visit the most suggestive corners of Alagna and show you all the opportunities and unique experiences that Alagna can offer you! Do you want to experience unforgettable weekends full of emotions? […]

19/12/2024

Alagna's shining winter season

The advent of the winter season The snow covering the fir trees and the chimneys smoking in the fresh morning air are manifestations of the advent of the new season, welcomed with much joy by the people of Alagna! As you well know, the winter season is a very important period for our colorful village: […]

21/11/2024

The Magic of Christmas

The Christmas atmosphere of Alagna The most magical time of the year is upon us. Despite the frenzy that Christmas brings, the atmosphere of surprise, magic, sharing and expectation, have the upper hand. If you want to experience all these emotions in advance, then you must plan a weekend in Alagna! Cradled between vertical walls […]

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 […]

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Altitude Sickness & Acclimatisation: 3 Must-Stay Mountain Huts to Prepare for Monte Rosa

The ‘Alagna’ skier

The Mountain is a Test of Character and Skill

The Kreas Mining Park

Alagna at 360 degrees

Alagna's shining winter season

The Magic of Christmas

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

Pollux Castor Traverse

3 days Freeride

Lunch in hut with snowshoes

Zermatt Tour 4 days

0163 922 988

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Alagna social media

0163 1900925

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Blog

Altitude Sickness & Acclimatisation: 3 Must-Stay Mountain Huts to Prepare for Monte Rosa

The ‘Alagna’ skier

The Mountain is a Test of Character and Skill

The Kreas Mining Park

Alagna at 360 degrees

Alagna's shining winter season

The Magic of Christmas

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

Pollux Castor Traverse

3 days Freeride

Lunch in hut with snowshoes

Zermatt Tour 4 days

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0163 922 988

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