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Ski Mountaineering
Colle del Piccolo Altare
Ski mountaineering with a view of Monte Rosa
Although commonly referred to as Piccolo Altare, the name actually refers to the peak located to the east of the pass that overlooks it. The name derives from the characteristic squared rock (in the shape of an altar) which is located a few dozen meters further east, on the ridge and clearly visible.
Activity
Ski Mountaineering
Period
even at the beginning of the season with stable snow conditions
Difficulty
medium
Duration
4h
Departure
Rima (1,411m)
Arrival
Colle del Piccolo Altare (2,627 m)
Elevation gain
approximately 1,216 meters
This is a classic ski mountaineering route with a highly satisfying descent, feasible even at the beginning of the season with stable conditions: the avalanche danger, in fact, only exists in the final part (beyond 2,100 meters). From the pass, located between the peaks of Corno Piglimò (2,894m) and the long ridge of Cima del Piccolo Altare, there is a magnificent view of Monte Rosa.
From Rima, you reach the bridge behind the village to cross the Sermenza stream, then following its right bank. Once at the center of the amphitheater, you pass two small bridges to follow the path that climbs up the mountainside among the shrubs. After passing a solitary hut, you reach Alpe Lanciole di Sotto at an altitude of 1,710 m to continue along the ridge. The vegetation becomes increasingly sparse, until about 1,950 meters where it bends to the right and with a wide semicircle goes around the Alpeggio Lavazei. Keeping the huts on the right, you climb north until you encounter a rocky bastion that can be easily crossed. From an altitude of 2,250 meters, you turn west entering the valley that leads to the pass, where you also find the dilapidated and no longer accessible Bivacco Axerio.
High Sermenza
Colle del Vallè
Ski mountaineering to discover little-traveled routes
4h 30min
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
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
International cuisine
Km0 cuisine / with self-produced ingredients
Italian cuisine
International cuisine
CAV
★★
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...
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...
Safety in the mountains
Living and experiencing the mountains requires caution, preparation, and experience. No activity, even the easiest, should be taken for granted or improvised.
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