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Bognanco Lakes and Rifugio il Dosso Loop

Bognanco, provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 2,107 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+18
Bognanco Lakes and Rifugio il Dosso Loop
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Bognanco: the lakes loop

A pass at 2107 metres, a forest exploding with autumn colours, and a loop that brings you right back where you started.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Bognanco, in Val d'Ossola, with the woods already dressed for autumn: golden leaves underfoot and warm light filtering through the branches. We climb with the Guidders through mule tracks and high pastures up to the Monscera Pass, at 2107 metres, one of the historic passes that once connected the valley to neighbouring territories. The route is a loop: you climb with fresh legs, walk the ridge with the view taking your breath away, then descend the opposite side, through woods that light up with warm colours in the afternoon.

This pass was once part of the old connecting routes of Val Bognanco, used by shepherds and travellers long before it became a hiking destination: walking here means walking through history too.

5 reasons to join - the Monscera Pass, a natural balcony over the valley - a full loop: you start and finish without retracing your steps - autumn foliage transforming every bend of the trail - golden afternoon light accompanying the descent - a real mountain day out, within everyone's reach

Who it's for For anyone with trained legs and the will for a full day at altitude. No technical experience needed, but sure footing on stony stretches and some ups and downs is a must.

Come live the autumn in Val Bognanco with the Guidders: the forest won't wait, book your spot.

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 2 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+18 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+
825 m D+ · 13 km · 6 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
The trail is never exposed. A few rocky stretches, no airy sections.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6 h and 825 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. 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
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Travel to Bognanco
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
825 m
Max altitude
2,107 m
Distance
13 km
Duration
6 h
Map
Day
13 km · D+ 825 m · 6 h
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Meeting point in Bognanco, 28842, Bognanco, 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.
HOW TO GET THERE
A
09:00MEETING
Meeting point in Bognanco
We meet with the Guidders in Bognanco, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, ready to head into the valley together. The starting time is indicative: the exact one is shared on the event's Telegram group.
B
10:00WATER
Climbing towards 1800 metres
The trail climbs steadily through larches already turning gold, a lovely step after step amid the autumn foliage. The crisp air and warm morning light accompany us on the ascent. We reach Lago Ragozza.
C
11:30WATER
2106 metres — panoramic point
Here we reach the highest point of the trail: the valley opens up beneath us, with autumn-colored woods stretching as far as the eye can see. A view that's worth every step of the climb so far. We then continue on towards Lake Arza (Agro).
D
13:00WATER
Lunch break at altitude
We stop for lunch with the Guidders, the valley and the autumn colours of the woods stretched out before us. The perfect moment to recharge before the descent.
E
15:00WATER
Back to the cars
We close the loop back at the starting point, with the golden afternoon light accompanying the final steps. Back at the cars, a cold beer or a coke awaits us with the Guidders.

How do you get to Bognanco? 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.

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Mini-crampons (in autumn-winter)
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Waterproof shell
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Andrea P.
Andrea P.
· 5 outings with Guiddy
★TOP GUIDE
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Andrea, a mid-mountain leader. The mountains are where I truly feel at home: for more than 6 years I've walked trails of every kind every single week, exploring the land with curiosity and respect. Along the way I kept training — free climbing, rock climbing, glacier travel courses — and each one showed me the mountains from a different angle, and how to live them safely. What I enjoy most is walking someone into a landscape and into the feelings only a trail can give you. My goal? To hand you the passion I've been carrying for years. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida di Media Montagna

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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 6 h with 825 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
MOST POPULAR
✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 2 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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Bognanco Lakes and Rifugio il Dosso Loop

Bognanco Lakes and Rifugio il Dosso Loop

Bognanco, (VB) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 2,107 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
825 m
Max altitude
2,107 m
Distance
13 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+18
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Bognanco: the lakes loop

A pass at 2107 metres, a forest exploding with autumn colours, and a loop that brings you right back where you started.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Bognanco, in Val d'Ossola, with the woods already dressed for autumn: golden leaves underfoot and warm light filtering through the branches. We climb with the Guidders through mule tracks and high pastures up to the Monscera Pass, at 2107 metres, one of the historic passes that once connected the valley to neighbouring territories. The route is a loop: you climb with fresh legs, walk the ridge with the view taking your breath away, then descend the opposite side, through woods that light up with warm colours in the afternoon.

This pass was once part of the old connecting routes of Val Bognanco, used by shepherds and travellers long before it became a hiking destination: walking here means walking through history too.

5 reasons to join - the Monscera Pass, a natural balcony over the valley - a full loop: you start and finish without retracing your steps - autumn foliage transforming every bend of the trail - golden afternoon light accompanying the descent - a real mountain day out, within everyone's reach

Who it's for For anyone with trained legs and the will for a full day at altitude. No technical experience needed, but sure footing on stony stretches and some ups and downs is a must.

Come live the autumn in Val Bognanco with the Guidders: the forest won't wait, book your spot.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
825 m D+ · 13 km · 6 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6 h and 825 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Travel to Bognanco

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
5 stops
Meeting point 9:00Meeting point in Bognanco
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
A
09:00MEETING
Meeting point in Bognanco
We meet with the Guidders in Bognanco, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, ready to head into the valley together. The starting time is indicative: the exact one is shared on the event's Telegram group.
B
10:00WATER
Climbing towards 1800 metres
The trail climbs steadily through larches already turning gold, a lovely step after step amid the autumn foliage. The crisp air and warm morning light accompany us on the ascent. We reach Lago Ragozza.
C
11:30WATER
2106 metres — panoramic point
Here we reach the highest point of the trail: the valley opens up beneath us, with autumn-colored woods stretching as far as the eye can see. A view that's worth every step of the climb so far. We then continue on towards Lake Arza (Agro).
D
13:00WATER
Lunch break at altitude
We stop for lunch with the Guidders, the valley and the autumn colours of the woods stretched out before us. The perfect moment to recharge before the descent.
E
15:00WATER
Back to the cars
We close the loop back at the starting point, with the golden afternoon light accompanying the final steps. Back at the cars, a cold beer or a coke awaits us with the Guidders.

How do you get to Bognanco? 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.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Mini-crampons (in autumn-winter)
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Waterproof shell
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Andrea P.
Andrea P.
5 outings with Guiddy
Guida di Media Montagna
★TOP GUIDE

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Andrea, a mid-mountain leader. The mountains are where I truly feel at home: for more than 6 years I've walked trails of every kind every single week, exploring the land with curiosity and respect. Along the way I kept training — free climbing, rock climbing, glacier travel courses — and each one showed me the mountains from a different angle, and how to live them safely. What I enjoy most is walking someone into a landscape and into the feelings only a trail can give you. My goal? To hand you the passion I've been carrying for years. 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 6 h with 825 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?
⌄
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per person
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