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Faderhorn: One-Day Hike from Macugnaga, Anzasca Valley

Pecetto, provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 2,474 m
Experience
Day hikes
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INTERMEDIATE
Where?
provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+21
Faderhorn: One-Day Hike from Macugnaga, Anzasca Valley
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What's included
Itinerary
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WHY THIS HIKE

Faderhorn from Macugnaga

Get ready to climb the Faderhorn, the highest point of the ridge branching off the Rothorn and towering over the Anzasca Valley. A full day of trekking through quiet alpine pastures and views that stretch straight down to Macugnaga.

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

The experience

You'll start from the Pecetto chairlift parking lot at 9:00 and tackle a total elevation gain of 1114 meters, along E/EE trails with unforgettable views. At the summit, a large metal cross awaits — the one that gives the mountain its name, a witness to the ancient stories of the Fad alpine pastures.

Why join us: - A unique panorama over the Anzasca Valley and the Rothorn - An authentic hiking experience, between history and nature - A simple, genuine packed lunch at altitude - A minimum group of 6 to share the adventure together

Backpack on, poles in hand: the Guidders are waiting for you on this walk toward the sky.

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.
+21 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
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,114 m D+ · 12 km · 6h30
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 6h30 and 1,114 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
✓Licensed hiking guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Pecetto
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
1,114 m
Max altitude
2,474 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
6h30
Map
Day
12 km · D+ 1,114 m · 6h30
Meeting point 8:30approximate
Ritrovo al parcheggio seggiovia, Macugnaga, 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
€8/day on holidays and peak season periods (8am-12pm, 3-7pm). Pay at the meter or via EasyPark app.
HOW TO GET THERE
A
08:30MEETING
Ritrovo al parcheggio seggiovia
Meeting point at the chairlift parking in Pecetto, Macugnaga.
B
10:00WALKING TRAIL
Salita al Faderhorn
6.30-hour hike to Faderhorn, the highest point of the rocky ridge branching off from Rothorn, with a total elevation gain of 1114 meters.
C
11:30FOOD STOP
Pranzo al sacco
Packed lunch break at altitude, enjoying the view over the Anzasca Valley.
D
16:00RETURN
Rientro
Return expected by 4:00 PM.

How do you get to Pecetto? 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 poles
REQUIRED
Binoculars
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Gloves
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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Ibex
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You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
From a stroll to the most heroic challenge. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6h30 with 1,114 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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✓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
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Faderhorn: One-Day Hike from Macugnaga, Anzasca Valley

Faderhorn: One-Day Hike from Macugnaga, Anzasca Valley

Pecetto, Macugnaga (VB) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 2,474 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
1,114 m
Max altitude
2,474 m
Distance
12 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6h30
Guiddy points
+21
6 photos
+2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Faderhorn from Macugnaga

Get ready to climb the Faderhorn, the highest point of the ridge branching off the Rothorn and towering over the Anzasca Valley. A full day of trekking through quiet alpine pastures and views that stretch straight down to Macugnaga.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

You'll start from the Pecetto chairlift parking lot at 9:00 and tackle a total elevation gain of 1114 meters, along E/EE trails with unforgettable views. At the summit, a large metal cross awaits — the one that gives the mountain its name, a witness to the ancient stories of the Fad alpine pastures.

Why join us: - A unique panorama over the Anzasca Valley and the Rothorn - An authentic hiking experience, between history and nature - A simple, genuine packed lunch at altitude - A minimum group of 6 to share the adventure together

Backpack on, poles in hand: the Guidders are waiting for you on this walk toward the sky.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,114 m D+ · 12 km · 6h30
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 6h30 and 1,114 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
✓Licensed hiking guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Pecetto

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
4 stops
Meeting point 8:30Ritrovo al parcheggio seggiovia
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking
€8/day on holidays and peak season periods (8am-12pm, 3-7pm). Pay at the meter or via EasyPark app.
A
08:30MEETING
Ritrovo al parcheggio seggiovia
Meeting point at the chairlift parking in Pecetto, Macugnaga.
B
10:00WALKING TRAIL
Salita al Faderhorn
6.30-hour hike to Faderhorn, the highest point of the rocky ridge branching off from Rothorn, with a total elevation gain of 1114 meters.
C
11:30FOOD STOP
Pranzo al sacco
Packed lunch break at altitude, enjoying the view over the Anzasca Valley.
D
16:00RETURN
Rientro
Return expected by 4:00 PM.

How do you get to Pecetto? 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 poles
REQUIRED
Binoculars
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Gloves
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?
⌄
From a stroll to the most heroic challenge. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6h30 with 1,114 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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