1 monte rosa

The Alpine massif, whose name derives from the Latin word rosia meaning ‘glacier’, dominates the valley and a large part of the Po Valley with some of the highest peaks in Europe such as Punta Dufour (4,634 m) and Punta Gnifetti (4554 m) on the summit of which is the Capanna Regina Margherita, the highest refuge in Europe. A universe of irresistible fascination for all mountaineering and mountain sports enthusiasts.

3 alagna valsesia

One of the most beautiful villages in Valsesia, Alagna was founded at the foot of Monte Rosa in the 13th century by the Walser, an ancient people of Germanic origin. Walser evidence can be found in the numerous hamlets surrounding the town: here it is possible to admire the typical wood and stone houses and visit the Walser Museum of Pedemonte. In the winter season, the locality attracts lovers of snow sports and turns into ‘Freeride Paradise‘. In the remaining months of the year, on the other hand, it is a popular destination for trekkers and mountaineers, attracted by trails and alpine routes that allow them to experience hiking at all levels.

5 valle d’olen

This wide valley of glacial origin is famous for being the theatre of the history of alpinism on Monte Rosa. Thanks to the Monterosa Ski ski lifts connecting Alagna with Valle d’Aosta, it is very popular in both summer and winter with skiers, alpinists, hikers and MTB enthusiasts.

1 river sesia

Its waters, which flow past small, charming villages, descend steeply throughout Valsesia, creating evocative scenery of astonishing beauty.

The river, which provides water sports enthusiasts with several kilometres of natural gymnasium, is full of coves and small pools with emerald waters that are perfect for those who enjoy fishing or wish to spend pleasant moments of relaxation.

3 rassa

The picturesque village of Rassa, located at the confluence of the Gronda and Sorba streams, is home to a marvellous example of a still functioning water-powered sawmill, which can be visited at the Rassa wood eco-museum.

The famous Bald Wall, on top of which the heretic Fra’ Dolcino and his followers found refuge in the early 14th century, is visible from the village.

5 mollia

Located on the banks of the River Sesia, the pretty village of Mollia is made up of small clusters of houses rising up against the mountains. In addition to the circular tour of the hamlets, a pleasant route that is very fascinating from a historical and scenic point of view, our recommendation is to visit the ancient Fucina Mill, one of the most interesting sites in the Valsesia Eco-museum.

1 Super-volcano of Valsesia

A massive fossil volcano, active 300 million years ago, of which today it is possible to admire incredible fossil outcrops. The super-volcano, which extends in the area between Balmuccia and Prato Sesia, is part of the “Sesia Val Grande” geo-park that since 2013 has been included by UNESCO among the sites of the “Unesco Global Geo-Park”.

3 rimasco – alto sermenza

Located on the shore of a picturesque artificial lake, Rimasco is a charming holiday village much appreciated by sport fishing enthusiasts. From the village, surrounded by lovely hamlets, it is possibile to reach Dorca village, a small and ancient Walser settlement, and Alpe Campo, where an adrenaline-filled fun-bob is located.

5 carcoforo

This enchanting village of Carcoforo is located in Val d’Egua, a small valley separated from Val Sermenza. The fairy-tale landscape surrounding the village, located in one of the most beautiful basins of larch and fir trees in Valsesia, makes Carcoforo one of the most picturesque centers of the whole Alpine range. The village is the starting point for some beautiful excursions that reach the nearby valleys and Alta Valsesia Nature Park.

1 mastallone stream

The stream, which flows through the valley, over the centuries carved deep gorges that offers beautiful views, such as the Gula Gorge. The landscape along the stream, wild and unpolluted, is formed by steep rock walls and lush vegetation that in some places gives way to fine sandy beaches with clear waters and emerald shades.

3 rimella

Established in the 13^th century, Rimella is one of the oldest Walser colonies in Valsesia along with Alagna. The village comprises numerous hamlets arranged in terraces along the mountain’s slopes and preserved many traces of Walser culture in its architecture. The village is the starting point of several interesting itineraries that allow visitors to discover the Alta Valsesia Nature Park.

5 fobello

Known as Vicenzo Lancia‘s birthplace, founder of the car manufacturer by the same name, Fobello is a picturesque village located in the Alta Valsesia Nature Park. In the village you can admire some wonderful noble villas and visit some interesting museums like Vincenzo Lancia and Puncetto Valsesiano permanent exhibitions.

1 monte fenera an the Nature park

The mountain, located in the Nature Park by the same name, has an unmistakable rounded shape with white walls and karst caves that boast spectacular formations of stalagmites and stalactites. Many of these caves safeguarded and hid for a long time some very precious prehistoric finds such as the remains of the Neanderthals and the Merk rhinoceros.

3 guardabosone

Lying on the green hills between Valsessera and Valsesia, in Guardabosone you can still breathe an ancient medieval atmosphere thanks to the skillful renovation works of its medieval walls, inner courtyards, and winding streets. Do not miss the delightful museums that led Guardabosone to earn the nickname of “living museum town“.

5 valduggia

Valduggia, a charming town, known as the birthplace of Gaudenzio Ferrari, is located close to the Nature Park of Monte Fenera and is surrounded by beautiful woods of beech and chestnut trees. Along secondary roads and trails you can admire some of the last examples of taragn, ancient farmhouses, typical in Bassa Valsesia until the last century.

7 quarona

In the small town of Quarona, which is internationally renowned for its textile production, there’s a beautiful devotional path that connects two significant churches: the Church of San Giovanni al Monte, which preserves some interesting cycles of frescoes, and the Sanctuary of “Beata Panacea al Monte”, an important figure in the history of the town.