discover alta valsesia

This path is one of the classics of Valsesia hiking. The alpine landscape of Otro, of great cultural and naturalistic value, opens up at the first hamlet of Follu where the little church of Madonna della Neve and the Zar Senni refuge are located.

Easily reachable from the arrival station of the gondola at Pianalunga, this historic alpine pasture along the classic route of ascent to Monte Rosa offers a magnificent view of the Alagna basin. Today it is home to the Grand Halte and La Baita refuges, ideal options for a high altitude lunch.

It offers spectacular views of the Valsesia face of Monte Rosa and is the location of Rifugio Pastore, a popular destination for a day hike. In the high summer season, the shuttle service reduces the travel time of the initial paved section.

Starting from Alpe Pile and continuing first on the right bank of the Sesia and then on the left bank of the torrent Bors, we reach the Alpe Bors plateau where the Crespi-Calderini Refuge is located. Walking along the Glaciological Path there are many visible signs of the action of the glaciers during the glaciations.