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Lavazei Experience: A High-Altitude Pasture Adventure

Localita' Rima, Vercelli · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 1,940 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Vercelli, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
Lavazei Experience: A High-Altitude Pasture Adventure
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

The Lavazei alpine pasture

A day on the alpine pasture... just like in the old days! 🐄🧀

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

The experience

An experience that has stayed in my heart since last summer and that I'm excited to offer again.

📍 We are at Alpeggio Lavazei, in Alta Val Sermenza, in collaboration with the Defilippi Marta farm.

⏰ We start at dawn, when the valley floor is still asleep. We will walk in the silence of the first light, immersed in the sounds of nature and the crisp morning air.

👣 After a two-hour walk, interspersed with moments of observation and reflection, we will reach the alpine pasture, where Marta will welcome us to show us how cheese is made and let us savor the simplicity of alpine life.

🔥 For lunch, polenta cooked on the stove and authentic cheeses, just like in the old days.

🥾 In the afternoon, we will set off again along a different path, completing a circular route through the breathtaking views of Val Sermenza, one of the wildest and most authentic valleys in Valsesia.

📌 The starting point will be the town of Rima, in the municipality of Alto Sermenza (VC), once the highest village in Piedmont, nestled between the mountains like a small alpine pearl. Among its stone and wood houses, the Walser tradition still lives on, and the silence that surrounds it makes it a truly magical place.

💚 An authentic immersion in mountain life, in contact with the people, rhythms and flavors of yesteryear.

To be experienced with the heart. And with all the senses.

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.
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+
520 m D+ · 6 km · 9 h
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 9 h and 520 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Lunch
✕Travel to Localita' Rima
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
520 m
Max altitude
1,940 m
Distance
6 km
Duration
9 h
Day
6 km · D+ 520 m · 9 h
Map
The stops · 6 km
Meeting point 7:20approximate
Localita' Rima 7, 13029 Alto Sermenza provincia di Vercelli, 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
07:20MEETING
Meeting time: 7:20 AM
Meet us at the Alpino Hotel Restaurant.
07:30PARKING
Let's hit the trail!
After a quick briefing, we'll set off on our adventure!
09:45VIEWPOINT
Arrive at the Lavazei Alps around 9:45 AM.
We'll reach the alpine pasture where Marta will show us how she makes cheese and share some insights into life in the mountains. We'll join her and her family for lunch: polenta and milk (prepared the traditional way), followed by a tasting of her homemade cheeses. (The cost of lunch at the alpine farm is €15, which is not included in the tour price.)
14:30HIKING TRAIL
Loop trail return
We'll continue along a level stretch towards Alpe Brusiccia, before descending to complete our loop hike.
17:00RETURN
"Back to Rima" or "Return to Rima"
Expected return to Rima around 5 PM. End of the day and farewells.

How do you get to Localita' Rima? 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
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Cristina C.
Cristina C.
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Cristina, an environmental hiking guide — and I chose this job for one precise purpose: to move people. For me the mountains are a whirl of emotion and sensation, all the senses waking up at once: the heart beating more freely, the breath going deeper. I think there's a great need to wake up our wilder, freer selves, and that the people who need it most are the ones who don't realise they do. I'm not aiming to herd crowds, or to lecture anyone about history, botany or geology. No. I'd simply like people to feel good for a few hours, and to wake something in them: the respect and gratitude I feel for nature, and above all the silence. The silence many people aren't used to hearing, and inside which you start to catch faint sounds, delicate scents, fleeting details in the honest light. I'd like to be a discreet guide, a quiet presence. Perhaps because that's how I meet nature myself: as a guest and a passer-by. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
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 9 h with 520 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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Lavazei Experience: A High-Altitude Pasture Adventure

Lavazei Experience: A High-Altitude Pasture Adventure

Localita' Rima, Alto Sermenza (VC) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 1,940 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
520 m
Max altitude
1,940 m
Distance
6 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
9 h
Guiddy points
+15
10 photos
+6 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The Lavazei alpine pasture

A day on the alpine pasture... just like in the old days! 🐄🧀

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

An experience that has stayed in my heart since last summer and that I'm excited to offer again.

📍 We are at Alpeggio Lavazei, in Alta Val Sermenza, in collaboration with the Defilippi Marta farm.

⏰ We start at dawn, when the valley floor is still asleep. We will walk in the silence of the first light, immersed in the sounds of nature and the crisp morning air.

👣 After a two-hour walk, interspersed with moments of observation and reflection, we will reach the alpine pasture, where Marta will welcome us to show us how cheese is made and let us savor the simplicity of alpine life.

🔥 For lunch, polenta cooked on the stove and authentic cheeses, just like in the old days.

🥾 In the afternoon, we will set off again along a different path, completing a circular route through the breathtaking views of Val Sermenza, one of the wildest and most authentic valleys in Valsesia.

📌 The starting point will be the town of Rima, in the municipality of Alto Sermenza (VC), once the highest village in Piedmont, nestled between the mountains like a small alpine pearl. Among its stone and wood houses, the Walser tradition still lives on, and the silence that surrounds it makes it a truly magical place.

💚 An authentic immersion in mountain life, in contact with the people, rhythms and flavors of yesteryear.

To be experienced with the heart. And with all the senses.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
520 m D+ · 6 km · 9 h
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 9 h and 520 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Lunch
✕Travel to Localita' Rima

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 6 km
Meeting point 7:20Localita' Rima
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
07:20MEETING
Meeting time: 7:20 AM
Meet us at the Alpino Hotel Restaurant.
07:30PARKING
Let's hit the trail!
After a quick briefing, we'll set off on our adventure!
09:45VIEWPOINT
Arrive at the Lavazei Alps around 9:45 AM.
We'll reach the alpine pasture where Marta will show us how she makes cheese and share some insights into life in the mountains. We'll join her and her family for lunch: polenta and milk (prepared the traditional way), followed by a tasting of her homemade cheeses. (The cost of lunch at the alpine farm is €15, which is not included in the tour price.)
14:30HIKING TRAIL
Loop trail return
We'll continue along a level stretch towards Alpe Brusiccia, before descending to complete our loop hike.
17:00RETURN
"Back to Rima" or "Return to Rima"
Expected return to Rima around 5 PM. End of the day and farewells.

How do you get to Localita' Rima? 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
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Cristina C.
Cristina C.
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Cristina, an environmental hiking guide — and I chose this job for one precise purpose: to move people. For me the mountains are a whirl of emotion and sensation, all the senses waking up at once: the heart beating more freely, the breath going deeper. I think there's a great need to wake up our wilder, freer selves, and that the people who need it most are the ones who don't realise they do. I'm not aiming to herd crowds, or to lecture anyone about history, botany or geology. No. I'd simply like people to feel good for a few hours, and to wake something in them: the respect and gratitude I feel for nature, and above all the silence. The silence many people aren't used to hearing, and inside which you start to catch faint sounds, delicate scents, fleeting details in the honest light. I'd like to be a discreet guide, a quiet presence. Perhaps because that's how I meet nature myself: as a guest and a passer-by. 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?
⌄
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 9 h with 520 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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