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L'Anello del Monte Faiè. La Sentinella della Valgrande

San Bernardino Verbano, provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 1,352 m
Experience
Day hikes
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INTERMEDIATE
Where?
provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
L'Anello del Monte Faiè. La Sentinella della Valgrande
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

The Monte Faiè Loop

Un itinerario davvero emozionante. Ci troviamo nel Parco Nazionale della Valgrande, e questo è già garanzia di scenari incredibili e di bellezza assoluta. Visiteremo l’Alpe Vercio, con il suo eremo racchiuso tra pascoli curati come un giardino. Saliremo poi fino alla Bocchetta di Vercio, dove potremo osservare i resti dell’antica industria boschiva Valgrandina. Raggiungeremo quindi la vetta del Monte Faiè, da qui, effetto “wow" assicurato. Il panorama spazia sul Lago Maggiore e su tutti gli altri laghi piemontesi e lombardi, creando uno scenario indimenticabile. Dopo aver goduto della vetta, scenderemo verso l’Alpe Ompio, dove potremo fare una meritata merenda al Rifugio Fantoli. Se verrai qui, ci tornerai sicuramente. La Valgrande è proprio così! un luogo che conquista il cuore. L'Itinerario è adatto a persone con un buon allenamento in salita,

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

The experience

Un itinerario davvero emozionante. Ci troviamo nel Parco Nazionale della Valgrande, e questo è già garanzia di scenari incredibili e di bellezza assoluta. Visiteremo l’Alpe Vercio, con il suo eremo racchiuso tra pascoli curati come un giardino. Saliremo poi fino alla Bocchetta di Vercio, dove potremo osservare i resti dell’antica industria boschiva Valgrandina. Raggiungeremo quindi la vetta del Monte Faiè, da qui, effetto “wow" assicurato. Il panorama spazia sul Lago Maggiore e su tutti gli altri laghi piemontesi e lombardi, creando uno scenario indimenticabile. Dopo aver goduto della vetta, scenderemo verso l’Alpe Ompio, dove potremo fare una meritata merenda al Rifugio Fantoli. Se verrai qui, ci tornerai sicuramente. La Valgrande è proprio così! un luogo che conquista il cuore. L'Itinerario è adatto a persone con un buon allenamento in salita,

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.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+15 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
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+
540 m D+ · 7 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 540 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
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunches
✕Optional dinner in hut
✕Travel to San Bernardino Verbano
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
540 m
Max altitude
1,352 m
Distance
7 km
Duration
6h30
Day
7 km · D+ 540 m · 6h30
Map
The stops · 7 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Ruspesso - Alpe Vercio, Via Ompio, 28804 San Bernardino Verbano 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.
HOW TO GET THERE
09:30MEETING
Ruspesso - Alpe Vercio
We'll meet here, at the Alpe Ruspesso car park, for a short briefing to get to know each other and go over the hike's itinerary.
11:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Alpe Vercio
We set off from Ruspesso and, along a long trail, cross the area until reaching Alpe Vercio. Here we can enjoy a special view from the Belvedere and admire its small hermitage, a peaceful corner immersed in nature.
12:30PASS
Colma di Vercio
We leave Alpe Vercio and, via a steep climb, head towards Colma di Vercio. Here we can observe the remains of the old cableways once used to transport timber, fascinating traces of a bygone era.
14:30SUMMIT
Monte Faiè
Along a comfortable, gently climbing trail, we reach the summit of Faiè. Here we can admire the world from above, with a breathtaking 360-degree panorama. We'll stop for a packed lunch, sharing this special moment together.
15:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Fantoli
From the summit of Faiè, we will descend along a steep slope through the beech woods until we reach the welcoming Rifugio Fantoli. Here we can sit down and enjoy a slice of cake or a hearty snack with a little something extra, the perfect sweet way to end our hike.
16:00WATER
Return to the cars
Nicely full, we will leave Rifugio Fantoli and, within a few minutes, reach the Ruspesso car park to collect our cars. We will do so hoping to meet again on these mountains, together with the new friends with whom we shared this special day.

How do you get to San Bernardino Verbano? 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
Cap
REQUIRED
Heavy headgear
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Snack
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Camera
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Gilberto G.
Gilberto G.
· 27 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Gilberto, an environmental hiking guide. They say happiness is only real when shared, and for me there's no greater joy than a view earned together. I take people to find the most genuine side of our trails, away from the rush and at footprint pace. I can't wait to share with you not only the walking, but the stories, the silences and — why not — a good piece of cheese at the top. Backpack on, we'll work out the rest as we go. Experience, care for safety and that pinch of adventure it takes to make an outing unforgettable: joining the next walk? 🧀 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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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 6h30 with 540 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
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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L'Anello del Monte Faiè. La Sentinella della Valgrande

L'Anello del Monte Faiè. La Sentinella della Valgrande

San Bernardino Verbano, (VB) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 1,352 m
Elevation gain
540 m
Max altitude
1,352 m
Distance
7 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6h30
Guiddy points
+15
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The Monte Faiè Loop

Un itinerario davvero emozionante. Ci troviamo nel Parco Nazionale della Valgrande, e questo è già garanzia di scenari incredibili e di bellezza assoluta. Visiteremo l’Alpe Vercio, con il suo eremo racchiuso tra pascoli curati come un giardino. Saliremo poi fino alla Bocchetta di Vercio, dove potremo osservare i resti dell’antica industria boschiva Valgrandina. Raggiungeremo quindi la vetta del Monte Faiè, da qui, effetto “wow" assicurato. Il panorama spazia sul Lago Maggiore e su tutti gli altri laghi piemontesi e lombardi, creando uno scenario indimenticabile. Dopo aver goduto della vetta, scenderemo verso l’Alpe Ompio, dove potremo fare una meritata merenda al Rifugio Fantoli. Se verrai qui, ci tornerai sicuramente. La Valgrande è proprio così! un luogo che conquista il cuore. L'Itinerario è adatto a persone con un buon allenamento in salita,

Come alone, leave with new friends

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
540 m D+ · 7 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 540 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
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunches
✕Optional dinner in hut
✕Travel to San Bernardino Verbano

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 7 km
Meeting point 9:30Ruspesso - Alpe Vercio
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30MEETING
Ruspesso - Alpe Vercio
We'll meet here, at the Alpe Ruspesso car park, for a short briefing to get to know each other and go over the hike's itinerary.
11:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Alpe Vercio
We set off from Ruspesso and, along a long trail, cross the area until reaching Alpe Vercio. Here we can enjoy a special view from the Belvedere and admire its small hermitage, a peaceful corner immersed in nature.
12:30PASS
Colma di Vercio
We leave Alpe Vercio and, via a steep climb, head towards Colma di Vercio. Here we can observe the remains of the old cableways once used to transport timber, fascinating traces of a bygone era.
14:30SUMMIT
Monte Faiè
Along a comfortable, gently climbing trail, we reach the summit of Faiè. Here we can admire the world from above, with a breathtaking 360-degree panorama. We'll stop for a packed lunch, sharing this special moment together.
15:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Fantoli
From the summit of Faiè, we will descend along a steep slope through the beech woods until we reach the welcoming Rifugio Fantoli. Here we can sit down and enjoy a slice of cake or a hearty snack with a little something extra, the perfect sweet way to end our hike.
16:00WATER
Return to the cars
Nicely full, we will leave Rifugio Fantoli and, within a few minutes, reach the Ruspesso car park to collect our cars. We will do so hoping to meet again on these mountains, together with the new friends with whom we shared this special day.

How do you get to San Bernardino Verbano? 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
Cap
REQUIRED
Heavy headgear
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Snack
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Camera
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Gilberto G.
Gilberto G.
27 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Gilberto, an environmental hiking guide. They say happiness is only real when shared, and for me there's no greater joy than a view earned together. I take people to find the most genuine side of our trails, away from the rush and at footprint pace. I can't wait to share with you not only the walking, but the stories, the silences and — why not — a good piece of cheese at the top. Backpack on, we'll work out the rest as we go. Experience, care for safety and that pinch of adventure it takes to make an outing unforgettable: joining the next walk? 🧀 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.

After your outing, you can share your story too.

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 6h30 with 540 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?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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