{"id":13236,"date":"2022-08-08T17:10:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T15:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitvalsesiavercelli.it\/?post_type=itinerari&p=13236"},"modified":"2023-03-22T12:14:10","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T11:14:10","slug":"alla-scoperta-della-val-sermenza","status":"publish","type":"itinerari","link":"https:\/\/visitvalsesiavercelli.it\/en\/scopri\/itinerari\/alla-scoperta-della-val-sermenza\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Val Sermenza"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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THE natural TREASURES<\/mark><\/strong>
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In a small side valley of Valsesia called Val Pitta <\/strong>by the inhabitants, quiet mountain villages<\/strong> surrounded by unspoiled natural scenery give life to picture-perfect landscapes<\/strong> of rare beauty. With this itinerary, you can discover Val Sermenza<\/strong>, one of the lesser-known valleys of Valsesia, where time seems to stand still. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1 <\/strong>Super-volcano of Valsesia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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

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Boccioleto <\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Overlooked by an imposing 92-meter-high rock called Torre delle Giavine, Boccioleto<\/a><\/strong> in addition to being a paradise for climbers is a beautiful town rich in buildings of great artistic and architectural value. Do not miss the art trail<\/strong> leading from Boccioleto to Alpe Seccio<\/strong>: a pleasant route immersed in nature dotted with ancient chapels, shrines, and frescoed oratories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3 rimasco – alto sermenza<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Located on the shore of a picturesque artificial lake<\/mark>,<\/strong> Rimasco<\/a><\/mark><\/strong> 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<\/mark><\/strong>, a small and ancient Walser settlement, and Alpe Campo<\/strong><\/mark>, where an adrenaline-filled fun-bob is located.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Walser settlement and the highest inhabited location in Valsesia Rima<\/a><\/strong> is a small village surrounded by a magnificent mountain amphitheater. The art of artificial marble<\/strong> made the inhabitants of Rima famous worldwide in the 19th<\/sup> century and it is still preserved today. After a tour to Pietro Della Vedova Gallery, a pleasant excursion to the beautiful Rima basin<\/strong> is a must.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5 carcoforo<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This enchanting village of Carcoforo<\/a><\/mark><\/strong> is located in Val d’Egua<\/strong><\/mark>, <\/strong>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.<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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6 ALTA VALSESIA<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark> nature park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Park,<\/a><\/strong> considered the highest protected area in Europe<\/strong>, offers unique landscapes and environments of great natural beauty, from beech and larch forests up to Monte Rosa<\/strong>, one of the highest peaks in Europe. The territory of the Alta Valsesia Nature Park extends beyond Val Sermenza to the municipalities of Alagna<\/strong><\/a>, Fobello<\/a><\/strong> and Rimella<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Rimasco \u2013 Alto Sermenza<\/h3> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Rimasco \u2013 Alto Sermenza<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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how to get to the Val Sermenza<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BY CAR <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Varallo: <\/strong>take SP 299 “Strada della Valsesia\u201d towards Alagna. From Balmuccia take SP 10 towards Rimasco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Milano and Torino: <\/strong>from the A4 take the A26 junction at Biandrate, direction Gravellona Toce, and exit at Romagnano S.- Ghemme. From the motorway exit, take the SP299 \u201cStrada della Valsesia\u201d in the direction of Varallo-Alagna. From Balmuccia take SP 10 towards Rimasco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Daily bus services connect Varallo to Boccioleto, Rimasco, Carcoforo and Rima. How to get to Valsesia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The\u00a0\u2018FLEXIBUS\u2019<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0shuttle service connects Varallo<\/strong>\u00a0to various towns\u00a0 in Val Sermenza<\/strong>. The service is by\u00a0reservation only<\/em>\u00a0and varies depending on the time of year (summer and winter schedules apply).<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hiking in Val Sermenza
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Approfondimento<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Art Trail: Boccioleto – Alpe Seccio<\/mark> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Boccioleto trail N. 387 to Alpe Seccio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loop of the alpine pastures of Rima<\/strong> <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Rima trail to Alpe Lanciole, Alpe Lavazei, Alpe Brusiccia, Alpe Vallezoo, Alpe Vall\u00e9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Carcoforo trail N. 113 towards rifugio Massero<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where to eat, where to sleep, how to get around: plan your trip to Valsesia and Vercelli!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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