Val Grande selvaggia: due giorni di immersione totale nella wilderness alpina — foto 1
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Val Grande Wilderness: Two Days of Total Immersion in the Alpine Wild.

Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piedmont
2 days
18 km
1400 m
Giacomo Canetta
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Guiddy Difficulty Levels

Intermediate

Description

🌲 Val Grande – Two days in the wild heart of the Alps

An unforgettable experience in the Val Grande National Park, the largest wilderness area in Italy. Here, nature reigns supreme: imposing beech forests, crystal-clear streams, silent clearings, and ancient abandoned villages that tell stories of a distant past. Two intense, authentic, and genuine days, where time seems to slow down and allows us to rediscover a deep connection with the mountains.

šŸ“ Detailed program

First day

  • Departure from the village of Cicogna (734 m), known as the ā€œcapitalā€ of Val Grande.
  • Hike along ancient paths immersed in beech forests.
  • Stop at the Casa dell’Alpino, a panoramic balcony overlooking the entire valley.
  • Descent towards Pogallo, a fascinating place rich in history and memory.
  • Arrival at Pian di Boit, a secluded and silent clearing, where we will spend the night in a simple and spartan structure: an authentic refuge, which offers a warm and genuine atmosphere away from the daily frenzy.

Second day

  • Breakfast and departure along a new itinerary, to explore still uncontaminated forests, streams, and clearings.
  • Hike immersed in the autumnal colors of beeches and larches.
  • Return to Cicogna in the afternoon, completing a loop that allows us to experience the valley in all its authenticity.

Booking info

Free cancellation

To receive a refund, you have time to cancel up to 30 days in advance.

Insurance included

Injury and luggage insurance coverage with Unipol Sai.

Group chat

After booking, a few days before the event, you'll be added to the group chat for info about the trek, meeting time, and to coordinate carpooling.

Carpooling

We always organize carpooling, so even if you don’t have a car, don’t worry: we’ll find a way to get you there!

Guide

Giacomo

ā›° Born and raised amidst the peaks of Val d'Ossola and the stunning vistas of Lake Maggiore, I've turned my passion for the mountains into my profession. Over the years, I've travelled across New Zealand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Corsica, Madeira, Spain, and of course, along the trails of our Alpine arc and the Apennines, always searching for that authentic connection with the wilderness. As a certified Mountain Leader, I'll guide you to discover authentic places far from the crowds: from the hidden trails of Val d'Ossola and Lake Maggiore to the iconic Dolomites, with tailor-made itineraries for every level. My mission? To help you experience the mountains as a transformative journey: every step is a story, every view a lasting memory. šŸŽ’ Ready to hit the trail? Your next adventure awaits!

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Leaving the Province: Verbano Cusio Ossola