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Archeologo per un Giorno al Monte Fenera

Localita' Fenera San Giulio, Vercelli · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 899 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Vercelli, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
Archeologo per un Giorno al Monte Fenera
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Archaeologist for a Day at Fenera

Un’escursione davvero speciale sul Monte Fenera, alla scoperta della preistoria con chi ogni anno scava davvero nella storia!

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

The experience

Accompagnati dagli archeologi dell’Università di Ferrara, visiteremo la celebre Grotta della Ciota Ciara, dove sono stati rinvenuti importanti resti dell’Uomo di Neanderthal. Un’occasione unica per vivere la montagna con uno sguardo nuovo: quello della scienza, della curiosità e della voglia di capire chi eravamo.

Un’esperienza immersiva tra natura, storia e ricerca, in uno degli angoli più affascinanti della Valsesia.

👉 Unisciti a noi per una giornata che difficilmente dimenticherai!

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.
+15 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
520 m D+ · 5 km · 5 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
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 5 h and 520 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Meals
✕Transport
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
520 m
Max altitude
899 m
Distance
5 km
Duration
5 h
Day
5 km · D+ 520 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 5 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Partenza da Fenera San Giulio, Localita' Fenera San Giulio 34, 13011 Borgosesia provincia di Vercelli, 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
09:30WATER
Departure from Fenera San Giulio
We'll set off from here into the hornbeam woods of Monte Fenera until we reach the Rifugio GASB, where the archaeologists will welcome us into their world.
10:45WALKING TRAIL
Visit to the excavations
Accompanied by archaeologists from the University of Ferrara, we'll visit this important site. We'll learn about the history of Valsesia archaeology, the excavation methods and the ongoing digs, we'll enter the cave (no danger) and see where and how these researchers work.
11:30SUMMIT
Summit
After the archaeological visit, we'll climb to the summit beneath the Croce del Fenera for a lovely aperitif and a good packed lunch.
14:00RETURN
Return to base
Once lunch is over, we'll head back down to the car park along the same trail as the way up. As every year, it will be an experience that fills you with new inspiration, and who knows, you might become archaeologists yourselves!

How do you get to Localita' Fenera San Giulio? 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.

Packed aperitif
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED

Your guide

Gilberto G.
Gilberto G.
· 27 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Gilberto, an environmental hiking guide. They say happiness is only real when shared, and for me there's no greater joy than a view earned together. I take people to find the most genuine side of our trails, away from the rush and at footprint pace. I can't wait to share with you not only the walking, but the stories, the silences and — why not — a good piece of cheese at the top. Backpack on, we'll work out the rest as we go. Experience, care for safety and that pinch of adventure it takes to make an outing unforgettable: joining the next walk? 🧀 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 520 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.
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Archeologo per un Giorno al Monte Fenera

Archeologo per un Giorno al Monte Fenera

Localita' Fenera San Giulio, Borgosesia (VC) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 899 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
520 m
Max altitude
899 m
Distance
5 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+15
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Archaeologist for a Day at Fenera

Un’escursione davvero speciale sul Monte Fenera, alla scoperta della preistoria con chi ogni anno scava davvero nella storia!

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Accompagnati dagli archeologi dell’Università di Ferrara, visiteremo la celebre Grotta della Ciota Ciara, dove sono stati rinvenuti importanti resti dell’Uomo di Neanderthal. Un’occasione unica per vivere la montagna con uno sguardo nuovo: quello della scienza, della curiosità e della voglia di capire chi eravamo.

Un’esperienza immersiva tra natura, storia e ricerca, in uno degli angoli più affascinanti della Valsesia.

👉 Unisciti a noi per una giornata che difficilmente dimenticherai!

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
520 m D+ · 5 km · 5 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 5 h and 520 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Meals
✕Transport

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 5 km
Meeting point 9:30Partenza da Fenera San Giulio
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30WATER
Departure from Fenera San Giulio
We'll set off from here into the hornbeam woods of Monte Fenera until we reach the Rifugio GASB, where the archaeologists will welcome us into their world.
10:45WALKING TRAIL
Visit to the excavations
Accompanied by archaeologists from the University of Ferrara, we'll visit this important site. We'll learn about the history of Valsesia archaeology, the excavation methods and the ongoing digs, we'll enter the cave (no danger) and see where and how these researchers work.
11:30SUMMIT
Summit
After the archaeological visit, we'll climb to the summit beneath the Croce del Fenera for a lovely aperitif and a good packed lunch.
14:00RETURN
Return to base
Once lunch is over, we'll head back down to the car park along the same trail as the way up. As every year, it will be an experience that fills you with new inspiration, and who knows, you might become archaeologists yourselves!

How do you get to Localita' Fenera San Giulio? 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.
Packed aperitif
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED

Your guide

Gilberto G.
Gilberto G.
27 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Gilberto, an environmental hiking guide. They say happiness is only real when shared, and for me there's no greater joy than a view earned together. I take people to find the most genuine side of our trails, away from the rush and at footprint pace. I can't wait to share with you not only the walking, but the stories, the silences and — why not — a good piece of cheese at the top. Backpack on, we'll work out the rest as we go. Experience, care for safety and that pinch of adventure it takes to make an outing unforgettable: joining the next walk? 🧀 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?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 520 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?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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