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Sass dal Pizz
Colazza, Novara · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 763 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Novara, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+14
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
Sass dal Pizz
Uno sperone di roccia dal quale si gode un’incredibile vista panoramica sul bacino del Lago Maggiore, la sponda “magra” e la Rocca di Angera.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
Un'itinerario che permette di raggiungere, attraverso un sentiero immerso nei boschi, uno straordinario punto panoramico del Vergante.
Il Sass dal Pizz è un masso coppellato, ovvero sulla sua superficie, in epoca preistorica, sono state incise delle coppelle che, secondo l’ipotesi più accreditata, servivano durante i riti pagani per raccogliere acqua o liquidi.
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.
+14 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
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F+
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I+
D
D+
450 m D+ · 16 km · 7 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
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BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 7 h and 450 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 Colazza
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
450 m
Max altitude
763 m
Distance
16 km
Duration
7 h
Day
16 km · D+ 450 m · 7 h
Apple Maps08:45PARKING
Car park
Car park at the Colazza community hall "Green Village"
08:45MEETING
Meeting point
Meeting point at the Colazza community hall car park "Green Village"
09:00PARKING
Departure
Departure of our hike
09:45CHURCH
Cappella del Vago
The Gisö del Vag was a resting place that also provided shelter along the route that once connected the Vergante area with Lake Orta; it is also called Gisö di scransc (Chapel of the Crutches), because among the various ex-votos it contains are crutches left by injured people. From here, pilgrims used to pass on their way to the Sacro Monte di Orta, and it was also used to carry farm produce to the markets near Lake Maggiore.
10:30HIKING TRAIL
Junction
Junction leading to the villages of Pisogno and Miasino
12:30FOOD STOP
Sass dal Pizz
Arrival at Sass dal Pizz, where we'll have our packed lunch, with tables and benches available on site
14:30VILLAGE
Fosseno Wash House
It's a well-preserved old wash house. So many thoughts come to mind, it feels like watching an old film where women, in summer and winter alike, washed the whole family's clothes with strength and sacrifice
15:00RETURN
End of the hike
We reach the end of our hike. Those who wish can stop for a drink at the Colazza community hall "Green Village"
How do you get to Colazza? 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
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Snack
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Change of clothes
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Stefano F.
· 5 outings
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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 7 h with 450 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
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