Monte Mazzoccone from Quarna: the balcony between Lake Orta and Monte Rosa
Quarna Sopra, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piemonte•1 day · Sunday•Hiking · 1,424 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+17
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
Monte Mazzoccone from Quarna
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.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
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.
Packed lunch: the alps are closed in autumn. The musical instrument museum in Quarna Sopra opens by reservation.
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.
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
For the selected date the free cancellation period has ended. You pay nothing when you book.
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.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.
How hard is it, really
Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
700 m D+ · 10 km · 4h30
Easy
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate — this outing
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
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 4h30 and 700 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, 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
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Quarna Sopra
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
700 m
Max altitude
1,424 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
4h30
Sunday
1 Nov
10 km · D+ 700 m · 4h30
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Meeting at Quarna Sopra, Quarna Sopra, provincia di Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
We meet the Guidders in the village above Omegna and take the trail into the woods.
B
10:30VILLAGE
Alpe Camasca
We leave the woods onto the alp's pastures. First view over the lake.
C
11:30SUMMIT
On the Mazzoccone summit
The summit meadow with the cross: Lake Orta, Mottarone and Monte Rosa. Lunch.
D
14:30RETURN
Back to Quarna
Loop descent on the Quarna Sotto side and finish in the village.
How do you get to Quarna Sopra? 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
for the selected date
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 boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Guide for this date · Sunday 1 November
Marco A.
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
Hi Guidders! I'm Marco, a Hiking Environmental Guide. I walk the trails of Ossola, its valleys and the areas around our great lakes, with a real passion for exploration and the local landscape. To me, hiking isn't about racing to the summit — it's a chance to take the right amount of time, soak in the scenery, and share a day built on tranquility and good company. During our outings, I love sharing local traditions, the history of the places we pass through, and the natural details that often go unnoticed by a hurried eye. I believe mountains and nature are spaces for discovery that everyone can enjoy. If you're up for exploring these places at a relaxed pace, with curiosity and great company, I'll be waiting for you on the trail! 🥾🌿
We only ask for feedback 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 4h30 with 700 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?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
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 3 days before (for this date the free cancellation period has ended)
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
Still have questions? Ask Ibex
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Monte Mazzoccone from Quarna: the balcony between Lake Orta and Monte Rosa
Quarna Sopra, (VB) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 1,424 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
700 m
Max altitude
1,424 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
4h30
Guiddy points
+17
▣ 7 photos
+3 photos
WHY THIS HIKE
Monte Mazzoccone from Quarna
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.
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
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.
Packed lunch: the alps are closed in autumn. The musical instrument museum in Quarna Sopra opens by reservation.
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.
How hard is it
Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
700 m D+ · 10 km · 4h30
Easy
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate — this outing
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
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 4h30 and 700 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included
INCLUDED
✓Licensed hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Quarna Sopra
Itinerary
Sunday · approximate times
Explore the map
4 stops
Meeting point 9:00Meeting at Quarna Sopra
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
We meet the Guidders in the village above Omegna and take the trail into the woods.
B
10:30VILLAGE
Alpe Camasca
We leave the woods onto the alp's pastures. First view over the lake.
C
11:30SUMMIT
On the Mazzoccone summit
The summit meadow with the cross: Lake Orta, Mottarone and Monte Rosa. Lunch.
D
14:30RETURN
Back to Quarna
Loop descent on the Quarna Sotto side and finish in the village.
How do you get to Quarna Sopra? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
for this date
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 boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Sunday 1 November
Marco A.
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica
Hi Guidders! I'm Marco, a Hiking Environmental Guide. I walk the trails of Ossola, its valleys and the areas around our great lakes, with a real passion for exploration and the local landscape. To me, hiking isn't about racing to the summit — it's a chance to take the right amount of time, soak in the scenery, and share a day built on tranquility and good company. During our outings, I love sharing local traditions, the history of the places we pass through, and the natural details that often go unnoticed by a hurried eye. I believe mountains and nature are spaces for discovery that everyone can enjoy. If you're up for exploring these places at a relaxed pace, with curiosity and great company, I'll be waiting for you on the trail! 🥾🌿
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
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 4h30 with 700 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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