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Montorfano e Linea Cadorna
Località Pratomichelaccio, provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 794 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+17
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
Montorfano and the Cadorna Line
Il Montorfano, abbracciato dal Lago di Mergozzo, dal Lago Maggiore e dal Fiume Toce, emerge solitario dalla piana alluvionale del Toce.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
E' un unico blocco di granito, roccia pura, segnato da secoli di attività estrattiva del granito ma anche dalla dura vita delle popolazioni che ci hanno vissuto.
Incamminandoti sui suoi sentieri lastricati vivrai una sinfonia di emozioni: una chiesa romanica con fonte battesimale paleocristiana, cave di pietra abbandonate, punti panoramici levigati dall'azione del ghiacciaio, strade militari.
Indimenticabile.
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 1 days before
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.
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+
750 m D+ · 16 km · 8 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 8 h and 750 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
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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
✕Travel to Località Pratomichelaccio
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
750 m
Max altitude
794 m
Distance
16 km
Duration
8 h
Day
16 km · D+ 750 m · 8 h
Apple Maps08:30MEETING
Car park/Meeting point
Roadside car park.
08:45PARKING
Start of the hike
A short stretch on asphalt, then we start climbing onto the Cadorna Line.
09:30MULE TRACK
Barracks
First sighting of the remains of the military fortifications
10:30HIKING TRAIL
Powder Magazine
Arrival at the "Powder Magazine" with views over Lake Maggiore, Gravellona, and Omegna
12:00FOOD STOP
Summit and scenic viewpoint
Arrival at the summit, view over Val d'Ossola
14:00HIKING TRAIL
Village of Montorfano
Arrival at Montorfano
14:30HIKING TRAIL
Mergozzo
Arrival in the village of Mergozzo
15:30RETURN
End of hike
Arrival at the car park and end of hike
How do you get to Località Pratomichelaccio? 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
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Stefano F.
· 5 outings
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Italiano
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica
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PICKED FOR YOU BY IBEX
Right for you
Based on this page: same area, similar level.
Reviews
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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?
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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 8 h with 750 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
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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?
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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 1 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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