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Moonlit Snowshoe Hike with Dinner in a Mountain Hut: Alta Val Bognanco

Bognanco, provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 2,000 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY PLUS
Where?
provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+14
Moonlit Snowshoe Hike with Dinner in a Mountain Hut: Alta Val Bognanco
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Moonlit snowshoeing in Alta Val Bognanco

When the full moon illuminates the snow, Val Bognanco transforms into an enchanted world. Our nocturnal excursion starts from the San Bernardo refuge to delve into the silence of the night, broken only by the sound of our footsteps on the fresh snow.

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

The experience

The path winds through silent woods and the wide open spaces of snow-covered alpine pastures, where ancient huts sleep under a sparkling blanket. The atmosphere is one of total immersion in nature, which at night reveals its most intimate and fascinating side.

Our destination is a warm and welcoming Refuge, an oasis of light in the heart of the alpine night. Here we will stop to refresh ourselves with a dinner based on typical and locally sourced products, before resuming the return journey under the same magical sky.

REFUGE: for those who wish, there is also the possibility of staying overnight in the structure and/or organizing an excursion the following day!

EQUIPMENT: snowshoes and/or crampons may be necessary depending on snow conditions. Rental is organized on request for those who do not have them.

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.
+14 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
EASY PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
400 m D+ · 7 km · 4 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Dress in layers and set off in daylight: on snow you sweat going up and freeze at the stops. If you've never snowshoed, no experience needed, just legs for a long walk and an easy pace
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Snowshoes and poles (rent them if you don't have them), waterproof boots, gaiters, gloves plus a spare pair, a beanie, sunglasses, a hot thermos and a snack. 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
✕Dinner in hut
✕Mountain hut
✕Snowshoes and poles (on request)
✕Mini crampons (on request)
✕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
400 m
Max altitude
2,000 m
Distance
7 km
Duration
4 h
Day
7 km · D+ 400 m · 4 h
Map
The stops · 7 km
Meeting point 17:30approximate
San Bernardo Mountain Hut, 28842, Bognanco, provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We meet a little earlier for a coffee, water and a toilet: after that, there are none until we get back.
HOW TO GET THERE
17:30PARKING
San Bernardo Mountain Hut
We're located near the Rifugio San Bernardo, where you can park your car.
18:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Alpe Paione: Discover unspoiled alpine pastures.
Let's hike on under the moonlight towards the historic mountain pastures.
20:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Dinner at Rifugio il Dosso OR Dinner at the Il Dosso Mountain Hut OR Evening at Il Dosso Mountain Hut: Dinner Included!
We'll reach the mountain hut where we'll have dinner.
22:00RETURN
San Bernardo Mountain Hut
We'll head back to our starting point.

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.

Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Gloves
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Snowshoes
RECOMMENDED
Mini-crampons
RECOMMENDED
Headlamp
RECOMMENDED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Giacomo C.
Giacomo C.
· 10 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

I'm Giacomo, a mid-mountain leader registered with the Collegio Guide Alpine. I was born and raised among the peaks of the Val d'Ossola and the views of Lake Maggiore, and I turned my passion for the mountains into a profession. Over the last 10 years I've travelled through New Zealand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Corsica, Madeira and Spain, and of course along the trails of the Alpine arc and the Apennines, often looking for that genuine connection with wild nature. I'll take you to find real places far from mass tourism: from the hidden trails of the Val d'Ossola and Lake Maggiore to the iconic Dolomites, with routes tailored to every level. My mission? To let you experience the mountains as something that changes you: every step is a story, every view a memory that stays. 🎒 See you on the trails!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida di Media Montagna

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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 4 h with 400 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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Moonlit Snowshoe Hike with Dinner in a Mountain Hut: Alta Val Bognanco

Moonlit Snowshoe Hike with Dinner in a Mountain Hut: Alta Val Bognanco

Bognanco, (VB) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 2,000 m
Elevation gain
400 m
Max altitude
2,000 m
Distance
7 km
Duration
4 h
Guiddy points
+14
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Moonlit snowshoeing in Alta Val Bognanco

When the full moon illuminates the snow, Val Bognanco transforms into an enchanted world. Our nocturnal excursion starts from the San Bernardo refuge to delve into the silence of the night, broken only by the sound of our footsteps on the fresh snow.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The path winds through silent woods and the wide open spaces of snow-covered alpine pastures, where ancient huts sleep under a sparkling blanket. The atmosphere is one of total immersion in nature, which at night reveals its most intimate and fascinating side.

Our destination is a warm and welcoming Refuge, an oasis of light in the heart of the alpine night. Here we will stop to refresh ourselves with a dinner based on typical and locally sourced products, before resuming the return journey under the same magical sky.

REFUGE: for those who wish, there is also the possibility of staying overnight in the structure and/or organizing an excursion the following day!

EQUIPMENT: snowshoes and/or crampons may be necessary depending on snow conditions. Rental is organized on request for those who do not have them.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
400 m D+ · 7 km · 4 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Dress in layers and set off in daylight: on snow you sweat going up and freeze at the stops. If you've never snowshoed, no experience needed, just legs for a long walk and an easy pace
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Snowshoes and poles (rent them if you don't have them), waterproof boots, gaiters, gloves plus a spare pair, a beanie, sunglasses, a hot thermos and a snack. 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
✕Dinner in hut
✕Mountain hut
✕Snowshoes and poles (on request)
✕Mini crampons (on request)
✕Travel to Bognanco

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 7 km
Meeting point 17:30San Bernardo Mountain Hut
We meet a little earlier for a coffee, water and a toilet: after that, there are none until we get back.
17:30PARKING
San Bernardo Mountain Hut
We're located near the Rifugio San Bernardo, where you can park your car.
18:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Alpe Paione: Discover unspoiled alpine pastures.
Let's hike on under the moonlight towards the historic mountain pastures.
20:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Dinner at Rifugio il Dosso OR Dinner at the Il Dosso Mountain Hut OR Evening at Il Dosso Mountain Hut: Dinner Included!
We'll reach the mountain hut where we'll have dinner.
22:00RETURN
San Bernardo Mountain Hut
We'll head back to our starting point.

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.
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Gloves
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Snowshoes
RECOMMENDED
Mini-crampons
RECOMMENDED
Headlamp
RECOMMENDED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Giacomo C.
Giacomo C.
10 outings with Guiddy
Guida di Media Montagna

I'm Giacomo, a mid-mountain leader registered with the Collegio Guide Alpine. I was born and raised among the peaks of the Val d'Ossola and the views of Lake Maggiore, and I turned my passion for the mountains into a profession. Over the last 10 years I've travelled through New Zealand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Corsica, Madeira and Spain, and of course along the trails of the Alpine arc and the Apennines, often looking for that genuine connection with wild nature. I'll take you to find real places far from mass tourism: from the hidden trails of the Val d'Ossola and Lake Maggiore to the iconic Dolomites, with routes tailored to every level. My mission? To let you experience the mountains as something that changes you: every step is a story, every view a memory that stays. 🎒 See you on the trails!

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.

After your outing, you can share your story too.

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 4 h with 400 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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