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Monte Mazzoccone from Quarna: the balcony between Lake Orta and Monte Rosa
Guiddy Difficulty Levels
Intermediate
Description
Mazzoccone is Omegna's home mountain: 1,424 m, a meadow on top and a view that brings together Lake Orta, the Mottarone and Monte Rosa. In November, with bare beeches and clean air, it is one of the sharpest views in the Cusio.
The route
We start from Quarna Sopra, the village of wind-instrument makers, and climb through beech woods to Alpe Camasca. From there the trail comes out onto pastures and reaches the cross on Monte Mazzoccone in an hour.
Summit lunch, lake below and Monte Rosa ahead. Loop descent on the Quarna Sotto side and back to Quarna.
Who it's for
- anyone who wants a summit with a view an hour and twenty from Milan
- anyone fit for 700 m of climbing
- dog owners
Good to know
Packed lunch: the alps are closed in autumn. The musical instrument museum in Quarna Sopra opens by reservation.
Getting there
Quarna Sopra is an hour and twenty from Milan: A26 to Gravellona Toce, then Omegna and the road up to Quarna. Free parking in the village. Car pooling in the outing's Telegram group.
Booking info
Free cancellation
To receive a refund, you have time to cancel up to 3 days in advance.
Insurance included
Injury and luggage insurance coverage with Unipol Sai.
Group chat
After booking, a few days before the event, you'll be added to the group chat for info about the trek, meeting time, and to coordinate carpooling.
Carpooling
We always organize carpooling, so even if you don’t have a car, don’t worry: we’ll find a way to get you there!
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€24.90
Leaving the Province: Alessandria
Leaving the Province: Alessandria