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Boccioleto<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Boccioleto<\/h6><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Boccioleto<\/strong> is a municipality located in the Sermenza Valley, the side valley of Valsesia. Bathed by the Sermenza and Cavaione streams, it is a peculiar mountain village, an ideal destination for those who want to combine art and nature, history and local traditions in the typical atmosphere of the ancient Valsesian villages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THE TOWN OF BOCCIOLETO <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nestled in the mountains of the Sermenza Valley, Boccioleto is a small village founded in ancient times. The municipality of Boccioleto has numerous hamlets, including: Oro, Ronchi, Oromezzano, Solivo, Casetti, Piaggiogna, Palancato and Fervento.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The village is dominated by the Pievana Parish Church<\/mark><\/strong>, dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. It contains frescoes, wooden sculptures and paintings by Ernesto Lancia, an artist from Boccioleto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boccioleto was the birthplace of Giacomaccio (Giacomo Preti), who led a popular revolt against the people of Varallo in 1518 and the General Council of the valley.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sant’Antonio Abate – Fervento <\/strong><\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Boccioleto Tower<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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THE GIAVINE TOWER <\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Giavine Tower, also known as the \u201cBoccioleto Tower\u201d<\/strong>, is a massive gneiss spire that stands out above the village, and has become its unmistakable symbol over the years.
From base to summit, it is 90 m in height, and a popular summit for many sport climbing enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Giavine Tower<\/strong> can be reached from the hamlet of St. Mark and the hamlet of Ronchi by following Trail 386.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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HOW TO GET THERE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n