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Alpe Devero Grande Est E-Bike Loop: alpine huts & bogs

Baceno, provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 2,228 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Alpe Devero Grande Est E-Bike Loop: alpine huts & bogs
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The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
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WHY THIS HIKE

Devero Grande Est: cheese trail rid

A high plateau of little lakes, bogs and alpine huts, all on two wheels: welcome to the Grande Est.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Alpe Devero, battery charged and helmets on, riding our loop toward Alpe Forno Inferiore. We climb steadily along dirt tracks and old mule paths, rolling past one alpine hut after another on the east side: Crampiolo, overlooking Lake Devero, Corte d'Ardui, Alpe Sangiatto, Corte Corbernas and Alpe della Valle, reaching our highest point right at Forno Inferiore. The terrain asks for solid bike control, especially on the exposed traverse near Alpe della Satta, and a few steeper pitches on the way down keep things lively. We start early with the cool morning air: up here it feels refreshingly light.

This plateau is nicknamed "the cheese route" for a reason: the famous Bettelmatt cheese is still made right here, in the very huts we ride past.

5 reasons to join: - a loop that feels like a mini trek, on wheels - real working alpine huts, not postcards - wide open views over high-altitude lakes and bogs - the old-world charm of Crampiolo above the lake - a cold beer at the finish line, well earned

Who it's for: you'll need decent legs and some comfort handling an e-bike on dirt trails, but we set the pace together, no rush.

Come ride the Grande Est with the Guidders: everything's better from the saddle.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+16 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
666 m D+ · 17 km · 4 h
Exposure and exposed sections
MEDIUM
Some exposed or ridge sections, short and well marked. Better if you don't suffer from vertigo.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Try the bike before setting off: saddle at the right height and battery at 100%. You don't need to be a cyclist, the motor helps uphill, but take care on the descents: follow your guide's pace
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
E-bike: if you don't have one, write to us before booking. Bike helmet (required), gloves, glasses, a windproof jacket, 1 litre of water and a snack, all in a small backpack: you feel the weight on a bike. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Qualified instructor
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Parking
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕E-bike
✕Aperitif
✕Travel to Baceno
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
666 m
Max altitude
2,228 m
Distance
17 km
Duration
4 h
Map
Day
17 km · D+ 666 m · 4 h
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Departure from Alpe Devero, 28861, Baceno, provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking
€6/day (€10 holidays and August), hourly rate €1-2. Pay on-site at automatic cash machines, cash only.
HOW TO GET THERE
A
09:00WATER
Departure from Alpe Devero
We meet the Guidders at Alpe Devero, near Frazione Ai Ponti, in the cool morning air. We set off by e-bike toward the alpine pastures and peat bogs of the Grande Est, legs ready and air still crisp.
B
14:30WATER
Alpe Forno Inferiore — Lunch at altitude
After the descent that brings us here pedal stroke by pedal stroke, we reach Alpe Forno Inferiore, the alpine pasture where Bettelmatt cheese is born. We stop as a group among sunny meadows and open valley views, ready for lunch.

How do you get to Baceno? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Patrik S.
Patrik S.
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Patrik, guide. Sport has always been my way into the mountains. I'm a ski and snowboard instructor, a federal coach, a fitness trainer and a national mountain bike guide: different paths, all born from the same love of being outdoors and learning to read the terrain, season after season. What I enjoy most is helping people discover the mountains with the activity that suits them best, whether on two wheels or on skis, taking things at the right pace and never taking anything for granted. I believe in preparation, and in respecting your own limits as well as those of the people you're with. Whoever joins me goes home with a well-spent day, enjoyed safely, having learned something new about their body and the terrain around them. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida cicloturistica o di mountain bike

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Ibex
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We only ask for feedback from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 4 h with 666 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
Ibex
Still have questions? Ask Ibex
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Alpe Devero Grande Est E-Bike Loop: alpine huts & bogs

Alpe Devero Grande Est E-Bike Loop: alpine huts & bogs

Baceno, (VB) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 2,228 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
666 m
Max altitude
2,228 m
Distance
17 km
Exposed sections
Some
Duration
4 h
Guiddy points
+16
8 photos
+4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Devero Grande Est: cheese trail rid

A high plateau of little lakes, bogs and alpine huts, all on two wheels: welcome to the Grande Est.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Alpe Devero, battery charged and helmets on, riding our loop toward Alpe Forno Inferiore. We climb steadily along dirt tracks and old mule paths, rolling past one alpine hut after another on the east side: Crampiolo, overlooking Lake Devero, Corte d'Ardui, Alpe Sangiatto, Corte Corbernas and Alpe della Valle, reaching our highest point right at Forno Inferiore. The terrain asks for solid bike control, especially on the exposed traverse near Alpe della Satta, and a few steeper pitches on the way down keep things lively. We start early with the cool morning air: up here it feels refreshingly light.

This plateau is nicknamed "the cheese route" for a reason: the famous Bettelmatt cheese is still made right here, in the very huts we ride past.

5 reasons to join: - a loop that feels like a mini trek, on wheels - real working alpine huts, not postcards - wide open views over high-altitude lakes and bogs - the old-world charm of Crampiolo above the lake - a cold beer at the finish line, well earned

Who it's for: you'll need decent legs and some comfort handling an e-bike on dirt trails, but we set the pace together, no rush.

Come ride the Grande Est with the Guidders: everything's better from the saddle.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
666 m D+ · 17 km · 4 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Try the bike before setting off: saddle at the right height and battery at 100%. You don't need to be a cyclist, the motor helps uphill, but take care on the descents: follow your guide's pace
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
E-bike: if you don't have one, write to us before booking. Bike helmet (required), gloves, glasses, a windproof jacket, 1 litre of water and a snack, all in a small backpack: you feel the weight on a bike. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Qualified instructor
NOT INCLUDED
✕Parking
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕E-bike
✕Aperitif
✕Travel to Baceno

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
2 stops
Meeting point 9:00Departure from Alpe Devero
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking
€6/day (€10 holidays and August), hourly rate €1-2. Pay on-site at automatic cash machines, cash only.
A
09:00WATER
Departure from Alpe Devero
We meet the Guidders at Alpe Devero, near Frazione Ai Ponti, in the cool morning air. We set off by e-bike toward the alpine pastures and peat bogs of the Grande Est, legs ready and air still crisp.
B
14:30WATER
Alpe Forno Inferiore — Lunch at altitude
After the descent that brings us here pedal stroke by pedal stroke, we reach Alpe Forno Inferiore, the alpine pasture where Bettelmatt cheese is born. We stop as a group among sunny meadows and open valley views, ready for lunch.

How do you get to Baceno? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Patrik S.
Patrik S.
Guida cicloturistica o di mountain bike

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Patrik, guide. Sport has always been my way into the mountains. I'm a ski and snowboard instructor, a federal coach, a fitness trainer and a national mountain bike guide: different paths, all born from the same love of being outdoors and learning to read the terrain, season after season. What I enjoy most is helping people discover the mountains with the activity that suits them best, whether on two wheels or on skis, taking things at the right pace and never taking anything for granted. I believe in preparation, and in respecting your own limits as well as those of the people you're with. Whoever joins me goes home with a well-spent day, enjoyed safely, having learned something new about their body and the terrain around them. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 4 h with 666 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
No date
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per person
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