12 April – Monte Faiè – 1352 m (Mergozzo)
Elevation gain: 1085 m
Distance: 10 km
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from Bracchio, Mergozzo (VB)
A pleasant circular hike along the border with Val Grande. The route starts just above Lake Mergozzo and follows a beautiful mule track up to Alpe Vercio. From here, the trail climbs the ridge to the summit of Monte Faiè, offering a 360° panoramic view over Lake Maggiore, Lake Mergozzo, the wild Val Grande and the Ossola area.
19 April – Pizzo Tracciora di Cervatto – 1917 m
Elevation gain: 1104 m
Distance: 8 km
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from Rossa, Val Sermenza (VC)
Pizzo Tracciora rises along the watershed between Val Mastallone and Val Sermenza. Despite its moderate elevation, its central position provides wide-ranging views over Valsesia. The trail passes through ancient hamlets and alpine pastures before reaching the broad ridge that leads to the summit.
26 April – Monte Ventolaro – 1833 m (Scopa)
Elevation gain: 1213 m
Distance: 10 km
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from Scopa, Valsesia (VC)
A rewarding and varied ascent through chestnut woods and numerous settlements along an excellent mule track. After reaching Bocchetta di Scotto, the route continues along the ridge with airy sections until the triple summit of Monte Ventolaro.
3 May – Monte Bo – 2071 m (Valsesia)
Elevation gain: 1200 m
Distance: 12 km
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from Rassa, Valsesia (VC)
Starting from Rassa, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages, the hike enters beech forests and alpine pastures up to the ridge of Alpe Pizzo, which, with magnificent views of Monte Rosa, rises along the ridge to the summit of Monte Bo.
10 May – Monte Capio – 2172 m (Sabbia)
Elevation gain: 1399 m
Distance: 13 km
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from Ponte della Giumenta
A classic and long route to the panoramic summit of Monte Capio, located on the watershed between the Strona and Sesia valleys. From Val Sabbiola, the ascent follows a mule track through several alpine pastures to Alpe Campo; the route then crosses into the wild Valbella valley and follows the western ridge to the summit, where an immense panorama opens up.
17 May – Colma di Mombarone – 2371 m (Graglia)
Elevation gain: 1343 m
Distance: 15 km
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from the Sanctuary of San Carlo, Graglia (BI)
Mombarone is located at the entrance to the Aosta Valley. This long and panoramic itinerary develops first along a trail and then along the watershed ridge between Valle Elvo and Dora Baltea. The route reaches the homonymous refuge and, just above it, the summit crowned by the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, offering extraordinary views over the Po Plain, Monviso and the Maritime Alps.
24 May – Colle del Piccolo Altare – 2630 m (Rima)
Elevation gain: 1280 m
Distance: 12 km
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from Rima, Valsesia (VC)
An easy but long hike starting from Rima, a well-preserved ancient Walser settlement. The route follows an old stone-paved mule track built by Giulio Axerio, benefactor of the village, crossing environments of great natural interest up to the pass, a historic connection between Rima and Macugnaga.
31 May – Monte Zerbion – 2722 m
Elevation gain: 1985 m
Distance: 16 km
Departure: 8:00 a.m. from Domianaz, Saint-Vincent (AO)
Monte Zerbion lies on the watershed between Val d’Ayas and Valtournenche and is an outstanding panoramic viewpoint over the Aosta Valley. This direct and demanding ascent is relatively little frequented due to its difficulty and represents excellent training for higher-altitude objectives.
7 June – Corno Mud – 2802 m (Alagna)
Elevation gain: 1560 m
Distance: 12 km
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from Pedemonte, Alagna Valsesia (VC)
A long and demanding hike to the pyramid-shaped Corno Mud, a prominent mountain north of Tagliaferro. The route partly follows the GTA trail to Colle Mud; from there the ascent becomes steep, climbing the ridge on a narrow path. From the summit, the view over Monte Rosa is truly vast.
13–14 June – Cresta dei Gemelli Traverse – 2473 m (Valle Cervo)
Total elevation gain: 1600 m
Distance: 14 km
Departure: 9:00 a.m. from Piedicavallo (BI)
A magnificent and complex two-day traverse in the upper Valle Cervo. On the first day, starting from the ancient village of Piedicavallo, the ascent follows a beautiful mule track to Rifugio Rivetti, where we will stay overnight. On the second day, the route climbs to Colle della Mologna Grande, where the ridge traverse (EE) of the two Gemelli peaks begins, continuing to Colle della Mologna Piccola and then descending back to the cars.
20–21 June – Laghi Tailly Traverse – Bivacco Ravelli – 2700 m (Valsesia)
Total elevation gain: 1850 m
Distance: 17 km
Departure: 9:00 a.m. from Alagna Valsesia (VC)
A long circular traverse in a spectacular and wild alpine environment, with Monte Rosa as the skyline. On the first day, the hike goes from Alagna to the ancient Walser hamlet of Otro, with overnight stay at Rifugio Zar Senni. On the second day, the route climbs to the Laghi Tailly and then, via a steep and technical section (EE), ascends the Colletto Tailly before descending scree slopes into the Corno Bianco basin to Bivacco Luigi Ravelli, from where an easy trail leads back to Otro and Alagna.
