Rima San Giuseppe and Rimasco: the two fires of Alto Sermenza

Sermenza Valley

High Sermenza

Rima San Giuseppe and Rimasco

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A picturesque locality overlooking an artificial lake, Rimasco is a serene place suitable for slow tourism.

The lake, created by the confluence of the Sermenza with the Egua stream coming from the Carcoforo valley, naturally dominates the life of the village, giving it the typical appearance of resort locations and promoting the practice of sport fishing.

Among the interesting surprises encountered during a visit to Rimasco and its scattered fractional arch, one cannot pass indifferently by the ancient village of Dorca, considered one of the most magical locations in Valsesia; it stands at 1269 meters and its ancient houses stretch across a colorful plateau, telling us of a settlement of ancient origins with various testimonies still visible and well-preserved.

Another major attraction is the Fun Bob, the summer bob loved especially by families.

United since 2018, the two towns of Rima San Giuseppe and Rimasco offer interesting attractions for both slow tourists and hiking and art enthusiasts

The Sermenza Valley continues from Rimasco up to the valley's mountains, opening up in the midst of lush and green nature, ending with the ancient village of Rima San Giuseppe.

Moreover, it is also washed by the Nonay, a small tributary stream descending from the slopes of the towering Tagliaferro, the sovereign mountain of this extreme area of the territory.

The Nonay valley is the starting point for some of the most fascinating alpine hikes in Valsesia, surrounded by many of the most beautiful peaks: the Bocchetta della Moanda, the Carnera, the Mud, the Cima Lampone, the Sajunchè, the Trasinera, and of course the Tagliaferro, which, brushing against three thousand meters, reigns supreme over the alpine scenery of Rima.

Rima is also home to two important cultural sites: on one side is the Artificial Marble Museum of Rima, the artisanal mastery that has made Valsesia famous worldwide; on the other side is the Pietro Dellavedova Gypsum Museum, a collection of plaster busts of the 19th-century sculptor and student of Vincenzo Vela, who was born in Rima.

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Colle del Piccolo Altare

Ski mountaineering with a view of Monte Rosa

4h

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Colle del Vallè

Ski mountaineering to discover little-traveled routes

4h 30min

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Monte Tagliaferro

Hike from Rima to the Summit of Monte Tagliaferro

4h 30min

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Hiking to Dorca

1h

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Rifugio Ferioli

Hike from Rima to Colle Mud and to Rifugio Ferioli

2h 45 min

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Loop of the Rima Pastures

Loop hike from Rima with a stop at Rifugio Vallè

5h 30min

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Pietro Dellavedova Plaster Cast Gallery

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Palace of Museums

Pinacoteca di Varallo and Calderini Museum

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The Chairlift and Fun Bob at Alpe Campo di Rimasco

Fun Bob and chairlift: an adrenaline-filled experience for the whole family

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Refuge

Alpe Campo Rimasco

**Open from April to October (please contact the manager for the opening/closing date)**The Alpe Campo Refuge offers simple cuisine with typical Valsesia a...

Alto Sermenza

Local cuisine
Vegetarian cuisine
Gluten-free cuisine

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Restaurant

Alpino Restaurant Bar

Restaurant with terrace and elegant indoor rooms Typical regional and mountain cuisine ...

Alto Sermenza

Local cuisine
Km0 cuisine / with self-produced ingredients
Italian cuisine
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CAV

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Casa Rimasco

Alto Sermenza

Spending a vacation at Casa Rimasco means peace, tranquility, and relaxation: a true vacation in contact with nature. Furnished two-room apartments consist...

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Campeggio

Alpe Campo Rimasco

Alto Sermenza

Camping and GlampingThe tourist facility of Alpe Campo di Rimasco, located at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level in the locality of Pian della Rat...

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GASTRONOMY

Defilippi Marta Farm

(TOMA CHEESE AND COW'S MILK CHEESES - BUTTER - FRESH CHEESES)Our family has been breeding cattle for many generations. Since 1961, we have spent our summer...

Alto Sermenza

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