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Alpinism
With good reason, mountaineering activities in Valsesia are associated with the Monte Rosa massif, a treasure of glaciers and peaks over 4,000 meters.
A treasure of glaciers and peaks over 4,000 meters.
Overall, the massif is thelargest in Europeand has thehighest average altitude, with nine of the twenty highest peaks in the Alps and a total ofeighteen above four thousand. With its 4,634 meters in altitude, thePunta Dufour is the second highest peak in the Alpsand all of Europe, while theCapanna Margheritais the highest building in altitude in Europe. It is located at Punta Gnifetti at 4,554 meters, overlooking Valsesia. It is at the same time a refuge, a scientific laboratory, and an outpost for alpinists on Monte Rosa.
Thanks to the lifts that go from Alagna Valsesia up to 3,275 meters at Punta Indren and the local organizations of certified alpine guides, Valsesia offers a wide range ofmountaineering activities that can meet the needs of both those venturing for the first time with ropes and crampons on glaciers and those seeking a more ambitious mountaineering experience aiming for the summit of one of the numerous four-thousanders in the group.
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Alagna Valsesia
Capanna Margherita
The highest refuge in Europe: 4,554 meters
two days with overnight stay in the hut
Alagna Valsesia
Glacier Progression
The thrill of the glacier with crampons, rope, and ice axe.
one day
Alagna Valsesia
Punta Dufour
The second highest peak of the Alps: 4,634 meters
two or three days
Alagna Valsesia
Concatenation of the Four Thousand
Three days at high altitude to reach six peaks over 4,000 meters
two or three days
Alagna Valsesia
Cresta del Soldato
A beautiful and panoramic ridge to get acquainted with high mountain
4-5h
Alagna Valsesia
Cresta Signal
A more technical alternative to Punta Gnifetti and Capanna Margherita
Mountain Safety
Experiencing the mountain requires caution, preparation, and experience. No activity, even the easiest, should be taken for granted or improvised.
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