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Full immersion into the wilderness: Two-Day Hiking Adventure in Val Pogallo, Val Grande National Park
Localita' Cicogna, provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piemonte•2 days · 1 night•Trekking · 1,200 m
Experience
Multi-day treks
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+17
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS TREK
Two days in Val Pogallo, Val Grande
Two-day hike to discover Val Pogallo, within the Val Grande National Park, the largest wilderness area in Europe. 24 hours away from civilization and everyday life: we will sleep in a bivouac, cook on the fire, follow the tracks of wild animals as we venture deeper into the forest. We will depart from Cicogna, the only inhabited center within the Park, follow the Sutermeister path to Pogallo and then go up the stream to reach the Pian di Boit bivouac, where we will cook on the fire and sleep surrounded by nothing but nature.
Group chat before departure
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
Round trip on the same route of about 10km, 700m of elevation gain and 300m of elevation loss
GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens before departure: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 15 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Recommended age 18+
It's not a rule: it just tells you what kind of group to expect. You can still sign up if you're outside this range.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+17 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
INTERMEDIATE
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F+
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I+
D
D+
700 m D+ · 10 km · 4 h over 2 days
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
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BEFORE YOU GO
Train your legs with a loaded backpack in the weeks before: you've got 2 h a day for 2 days in a row ahead. Nights in mountain huts are short: those who go to bed early the night before start better
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IN YOUR BACKPACK
A light backpack for 2 days: a change of clothes, a sleeping bag liner for the hut, a water bottle and poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Certified Guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Meals
✕Travel to Localita' Cicogna
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
Two days, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
700 m
Max altitude
1,200 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
2 days
Day 1
2 stops · from 09:30
Day 2
3 stops · from 13:00
Apple Maps09:30PARKING
Starting from Cicogna
We'll leave the car in Cicogna, a hamlet of Cossogno (VB), and set off on foot along the Pogallo Valley.
13:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Alpe Pian di Boit: Hiking Heaven!
Bivouac in the Heart of Val Grande
How do you get to Localita' Cicogna? 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 a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Sleeping pad
REQUIRED
Light fleece
REQUIRED
Sleeping bag
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Thermal shirt
RECOMMENDED
Light fleece
RECOMMENDED
Snack
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Alessandro G.
· 10 treks
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
Italiano
Inglese
Francese
Spagnolo
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica
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Right for you
Based on this page: same area, similar level.
Reviews
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Questions?
I've never done a multi-day trek, can I do it?
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You need to be fit enough to walk a full day (4 h a day) and carry your backpack for 2 days. Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding.
Can I join on my own?
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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?
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Until when can I cancel?
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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 15 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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