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Ski Mountaineering
Colle della Bottiggia
Ski mountaineering in the Val d'Egua
Carcoforo, a charming village at an altitude of 1,304 meters, is located at the end of the short Val d'Egua, which is a side valley of Val Sermenza, itself a side valley of Valsesia. The Colle della Bottigia was historically used as a communication route between Val Sermenza and Macugnaga, in Valle Anzasca, for trade and mining exchanges.
Activity
Ski Mountaineering
Period
from December to March, with stable snow conditions
Difficulty
medium
Duration
4h 30min
Departure
Carcoforo (1,304m)
Arrival
Colle della Bottiggia (2,607 m)
Altitude difference
about 1,303 meters
The ascent takes place in a solitary and silent alpine amphitheater, made even more evocative in winter by the presence of snow. From the pass, a memorable panorama opens up over Val Quarazza, the southern and eastern slopes of Monte Rosa, and the peaks of Valle Ossola.
Drive to the village of Carcoforo and, after leaving the vehicle, cross the new bridge at the beginning of the square, following the flat section to the right of the stream that leads to the nearby Coste hut. Reach Alpe Chignolo by crossing Croso Giovanchera and Croso Massero, then ascend a steep but achievable slope with skis on, following the often-marked trail up to a saddle. Then cross a channel to climb up below a band of rocks to reach, through a steep gully, the slopes of Alpe Fornetto at 1,626 meters. From here, turn right and ascend the valley to Alpe Massero (2,082 m), where the new Hut-Rifugio of the Alta Valsesia Natural Park is located. You're not far from the goal: after going through a series of small valleys, you will skirt the northeastern spur of Montevecchio and reach the entrance to the final valley, arriving with skins and skis on to the pass. Before heading back, traversing the ascent route and taking advantage of the slopes for some nice turns, a photo of the surrounding panorama that directly overlooks the eastern face of the Rosa is a must.
Ski rental
Snowshoe rental
Snowshoe rental
Carcoforo Ski Club
The Carcoforo Ski Club is a sports association that mainly manages the cross-country ski trail located in Carcoforo during the winter and organizes recreat...
Carcoforo
High Sermenza
Colle del Piccolo Altare
Ski mountaineering with a view of Monte Rosa
4h
High Sermenza
Colle del Vallè
Ski mountaineering to discover little-traveled routes
4h 30min
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Shelter
Alpenrose Shelter
**Open all year round except in spring (contact the manager for opening/closing dates)**MANAGERAntonio TrimarchiHiking shelter at an altitude of 1304m loca...
Carcoforo
Local cuisine
Zero km cuisine/with self-produced ingredients
Italian cuisine
Vegetarian cuisine
Zero km cuisine/with self-produced ingredients
Italian cuisine
Vegetarian cuisine
Hut
Boffalora Hut
**Open from late May to early September (contact the manager to know the opening/closing dates)**The hut is located in Carcoforo, on the path that leads fr...
Carcoforo
Local Cuisine
Italian Cuisine
Vegetarian Cuisine
Italian Cuisine
Vegetarian Cuisine
Restaurant
Ristorante 1304
Ristorante 1304 is a small restaurant offering local cuisine. We use fresh, high-quality ingredients and always pay attention to our guests' needs. ...
Carcoforo
Local cuisine
Rifugio Alpino
Alpenrose Refuge
Carcoforo
Hiking refuge at an altitude of 1304m located in the beautiful village of Carcoforo included in the Alta Valsesia Natural Park, crossed by the Egua stream ...
Rifugio Alpino
Rifugio Boffalora G.P. Majerna
Carcoforo
Ideal place to relax and enjoy an excellent lunch with homemade cuisine. Starting point or stopover for beautiful walks such as Col d'Egua and Pizzo Tignag...
Safety in the mountains
Living and experiencing the mountains requires caution, preparation, and experience. No activity, even the easiest one, should be taken for granted or improvised.
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