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Cima Laurasca Hike: Loop Trek in Valgrande National Park

Chiesa Apostolica in Italia Udine Eben Ezer, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 2,195 m
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Day hikes
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Where?
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+20
Cima Laurasca Hike: Loop Trek in Valgrande National Park
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Cima Laurasca, Valgrande

Valgrande National Park is one of the wildest corners of the Italian Alps. Boots on: today we're heading uphill.

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

The experience

We start from Fornaci della Loana, climbing toward Alpe Scaredi up to the summit of Laurasca at 2193 meters. From up there the view sweeps from Monte Rosa to Lake Maggiore, Orta and Varese, all in one glance. On the way down, the Marmo lake, the ridge toward Alpe Cortevecchio and Forcoletta, before closing the loop in Valle Loana.

Why join us: - A full loop hike between panoramic peaks and alpine lakes - Monte Rosa and three lakes in a single view - The wild heart of Valgrande, untouched nature - An adventure to share with the group

The Guidders are waiting for you up there: get ready to go!

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.
+20 Guiddy points
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Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
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D
D+
1,000 m D+ · 9 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 1,000 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
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
✓Licensed hiking guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Chiesa Apostolica in Italia Udine Eben Ezer
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
1,000 m
Max altitude
2,195 m
Distance
9 km
Duration
5 h
Map
Day
9 km · D+ 1,000 m · 5 h
Meeting point 8:00approximate
Meeting in Malesco, 33100 Udine, 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
08:00MEETING
Meeting in Malesco
Meeting in front of the church of Malesco for the start of the hike.
B
09:30WALKING TRAIL
Fornaci della Loana
Part of the classic Valgrande traverse, passing through the famous Fornaci della Loana.
C
11:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Ascent to Alpe Scaredi
Climb to Alpe Scaredi along the route to the summit.
D
12:30SUMMIT
Laurasca Peak (2193 m)
Reaching the panoramic Laurasca peak at 2193 m, with a great view of the Monte Rosa chain and lakes Maggiore, Orta and Varese.
E
14:00LAKE
Descent to Marmo lake
On the descent, reaching the Marmo lake.
F
15:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Alpe Cortevecchio
Following the watershed ridge to reach alpe Cortevecchio on the Finero side.
G
17:00RETURN
Forcoletta and loop closure
Reaching Forcoletta and returning to Valle Loana, closing the hiking loop.

How do you get to Chiesa Apostolica in Italia Udine Eben Ezer? 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.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Binoculars
RECOMMENDED
Light fleece
RECOMMENDED
Waterproof shell
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

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

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Silvano, a guide. Mountains have never meant just one discipline to me. Over the years I've picked up all kinds of qualifications: ski mountaineering instructor, alpinism instructor, hiking guide, national mountain bike guide, national instructor and international trainer for nordic walking, ski patroller, and technical director for a tour operator. Each path taught me a different way to read the terrain, the people, and the effort. What I love most is exactly this mix: bringing together people who come from different backgrounds, with different legs and different goals, and finding the right pace together. I believe in guiding that respects everyone's own timing, never pushing too hard. Anyone who sets out with me should come home with a real experience, as safe as it can be, and the desire to come back for more. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Francese
Spagnolo
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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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 5 h with 1,000 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
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Cima Laurasca Hike: Loop Trek in Valgrande National Park

Cima Laurasca Hike: Loop Trek in Valgrande National Park

Chiesa Apostolica in Italia Udine Eben Ezer, Malesco (VB) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 2,195 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
1,000 m
Max altitude
2,195 m
Distance
9 km
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+20
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Cima Laurasca, Valgrande

Valgrande National Park is one of the wildest corners of the Italian Alps. Boots on: today we're heading uphill.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We start from Fornaci della Loana, climbing toward Alpe Scaredi up to the summit of Laurasca at 2193 meters. From up there the view sweeps from Monte Rosa to Lake Maggiore, Orta and Varese, all in one glance. On the way down, the Marmo lake, the ridge toward Alpe Cortevecchio and Forcoletta, before closing the loop in Valle Loana.

Why join us: - A full loop hike between panoramic peaks and alpine lakes - Monte Rosa and three lakes in a single view - The wild heart of Valgrande, untouched nature - An adventure to share with the group

The Guidders are waiting for you up there: get ready to go!

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,000 m D+ · 9 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 1,000 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
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
✓Licensed hiking guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Chiesa Apostolica in Italia Udine Eben Ezer

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
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7 stops
Meeting point 8:00Meeting in Malesco
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
A
08:00MEETING
Meeting in Malesco
Meeting in front of the church of Malesco for the start of the hike.
B
09:30WALKING TRAIL
Fornaci della Loana
Part of the classic Valgrande traverse, passing through the famous Fornaci della Loana.
C
11:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Ascent to Alpe Scaredi
Climb to Alpe Scaredi along the route to the summit.
D
12:30SUMMIT
Laurasca Peak (2193 m)
Reaching the panoramic Laurasca peak at 2193 m, with a great view of the Monte Rosa chain and lakes Maggiore, Orta and Varese.
E
14:00LAKE
Descent to Marmo lake
On the descent, reaching the Marmo lake.
F
15:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Alpe Cortevecchio
Following the watershed ridge to reach alpe Cortevecchio on the Finero side.
G
17:00RETURN
Forcoletta and loop closure
Reaching Forcoletta and returning to Valle Loana, closing the hiking loop.

How do you get to Chiesa Apostolica in Italia Udine Eben Ezer? 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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Binoculars
RECOMMENDED
Light fleece
RECOMMENDED
Waterproof shell
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Silvano M.
Silvano M.
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Silvano, a guide. Mountains have never meant just one discipline to me. Over the years I've picked up all kinds of qualifications: ski mountaineering instructor, alpinism instructor, hiking guide, national mountain bike guide, national instructor and international trainer for nordic walking, ski patroller, and technical director for a tour operator. Each path taught me a different way to read the terrain, the people, and the effort. What I love most is exactly this mix: bringing together people who come from different backgrounds, with different legs and different goals, and finding the right pace together. I believe in guiding that respects everyone's own timing, never pushing too hard. Anyone who sets out with me should come home with a real experience, as safe as it can be, and the desire to come back for more. 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 5 h with 1,000 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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