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Val Vogna: the Walser hamlets and the Napoleonic bridge

Frazione Casa Piacentino, Vercelli · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 1,550 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Vercelli, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+13
Val Vogna: the Walser hamlets and the Napoleonic bridge
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Walser houses, chapels and a road to the Aosta Valley

We walk one of the most evocative routes of upper Valsesia, which has a different charm in every season. We cross the upper hamlets of Val Vogna, with their typical Walser houses of wood and stone: buildings the Alemannic people brought here from the Valais centuries ago, still standing as they were.

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

The experience

We start from Ca' di Janzo and walk to the village of Peccia, with its chapel dedicated to San Grato, and to the Napoleonic bridge on the old Via Regia: the road that connected Valsesia and the Aosta Valley over the Valdobbia pass.

It is 10 kilometres with barely 300 metres of ascent: a route genuinely suited to everyone, more a walk through history than a climb. For those interested, a guided visit to the Walser ethnographic museum is possible with a minimum of 10 participants, at 5 euros each.

This is an easy hike: 10 kilometres with 300 metres of ascent, on comfortable mule tracks and trails. Perfect for beginners, for those walking with children and for anyone after a mountain day without the effort. Bring walking shoes and water.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk Val Vogna together.

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 2 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+13 Guiddy points
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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
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
300 m D+ · 10 km · 5 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 5 h and 300 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Certified Guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Museum entrance
✕Travel to Frazione Casa Piacentino
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
300 m
Max altitude
1,550 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
5 h
Day
10 km · D+ 300 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Parcheggio ritrovo, Frazione Casa Piacentino 5, 13021 Alagna Valsesia 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
09:00MEETING
Meeting at Ca' di Janzo, Val Vogna
We meet the Guidders at the Ca' di Janzo car park, in Val Vogna above Riva Valdobbia (VC), where the mule track to the upper hamlets begins. From here we walk among Walser houses, chapels and stone bridges up to the village of Peccia and the Napoleonic bridge. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.

How do you get to Frazione Casa Piacentino? 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
Cap
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED

Your guide

Claudio C.
Claudio C.
· 5 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Claudio, a hiking guide and a Nordic Walking instructor since 2014. I've loved trekking and travelling in nature for as long as I can remember: starting from the Valsesia I've walked the trails of our own country and plenty of far more distant ones too — from Bolivia to Pakistan, from Patagonia to Ecuador — getting to know the mountains in all their facets. In everything I offer I try to bring across the feelings only outdoor activity can give you. Whether it's a multi-day mountain route or an outing with poles in the hills, one thing matters to me: that you go home not only with beautiful photos, but with emotions you lived and shared in good company. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Spagnolo
GEA - Guida Escursionistica Ambientale

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I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 300 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
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?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
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Val Vogna: the Walser hamlets and the Napoleonic bridge

Val Vogna: the Walser hamlets and the Napoleonic bridge

Frazione Casa Piacentino, Alagna Valsesia (VC) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 1,550 m
Elevation gain
300 m
Max altitude
1,550 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+13
5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Walser houses, chapels and a road to the Aosta Valley

We walk one of the most evocative routes of upper Valsesia, which has a different charm in every season. We cross the upper hamlets of Val Vogna, with their typical Walser houses of wood and stone: buildings the Alemannic people brought here from the Valais centuries ago, still standing as they were.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We start from Ca' di Janzo and walk to the village of Peccia, with its chapel dedicated to San Grato, and to the Napoleonic bridge on the old Via Regia: the road that connected Valsesia and the Aosta Valley over the Valdobbia pass.

It is 10 kilometres with barely 300 metres of ascent: a route genuinely suited to everyone, more a walk through history than a climb. For those interested, a guided visit to the Walser ethnographic museum is possible with a minimum of 10 participants, at 5 euros each.

This is an easy hike: 10 kilometres with 300 metres of ascent, on comfortable mule tracks and trails. Perfect for beginners, for those walking with children and for anyone after a mountain day without the effort. Bring walking shoes and water.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk Val Vogna together.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
300 m D+ · 10 km · 5 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 5 h and 300 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Certified Guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Museum entrance
✕Travel to Frazione Casa Piacentino

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:00Parcheggio ritrovo
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:00MEETING
Meeting at Ca' di Janzo, Val Vogna
We meet the Guidders at the Ca' di Janzo car park, in Val Vogna above Riva Valdobbia (VC), where the mule track to the upper hamlets begins. From here we walk among Walser houses, chapels and stone bridges up to the village of Peccia and the Napoleonic bridge. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.

How do you get to Frazione Casa Piacentino? 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
Cap
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED

Your guide

Claudio C.
Claudio C.
5 outings with Guiddy
GEA - Guida Escursionistica Ambientale

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Claudio, a hiking guide and a Nordic Walking instructor since 2014. I've loved trekking and travelling in nature for as long as I can remember: starting from the Valsesia I've walked the trails of our own country and plenty of far more distant ones too — from Bolivia to Pakistan, from Patagonia to Ecuador — getting to know the mountains in all their facets. In everything I offer I try to bring across the feelings only outdoor activity can give you. Whether it's a multi-day mountain route or an outing with poles in the hills, one thing matters to me: that you go home not only with beautiful photos, but with emotions you lived and shared in good company. 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?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 300 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
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