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Snowy Weekend: High Val Bognanco Adventure

Bognanco, provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piemonte•2 days · 1 night•Trekking · 2,200 m
Experience
Multi-day treks
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Snowy Weekend: High Val Bognanco Adventure
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS TREK

A snowy weekend in Alta Val Bognanco

Two days immersed in the magic of winter.

Group chat before departure
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The sun shines on a white and silent world. Our excursions are a total immersion in the purity of the Alpine winter, an experience that fills your eyes with beauty and your lungs with crystal-clear air.

We will venture into an immaculate landscape, crossing larch forests where the sun's rays create magical plays of light on the snow. Our path will lead us to the wide open spaces of the Alpine pastures, where ancient huts stand out against the blinding white, silent witnesses of an authentic mountain life.

First day:

Second day:

You will discover the most evocative corners of the valley and experience a regenerating adventure. It is the perfect opportunity to savor the peace of the mountains, far from everything, surrounded only by the splendor of winter nature.

EQUIPMENT: snowshoes and/or crampons may be necessary depending on snow conditions. Rental is available on request for those who do not have them. Poles and headlamps are also available on request.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens before departure: 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.
+16 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+
600 m D+ · 15 km · 6 h over 2 days
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Dress in layers and set off in daylight: on snow you sweat going up and freeze at the stops. If you've never snowshoed, no experience needed, just legs for a long walk and an easy pace
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Snowshoes and poles (rent them if you don't have them), waterproof boots, gaiters, gloves plus a spare pair, a beanie, sunglasses, a hot thermos and a snack. 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
✓Overnight stay with breakfast
✓Dinner in hut
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Lunch
✕Snowshoes and poles (on request)
✕Mini crampons (on request)
✕Travel to Bognanco
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

Two days, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
2,200 m
Distance
15 km
Duration
2 days
Day 1
4 stops · from 09:00
Day 2
3 stops · from 09:00
Map
2 days · 15 km
Meeting point 9:00approximate
San Bernardo Mountain Hut, 28842, Bognanco, 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
09:00PARKING
San Bernardo Mountain Hut
We're meeting at the Rifugio San Bernardo trailhead parking area.
10:00LAKE
Lake Ragozza
Let's explore the valley's hidden corners.
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
"Il Dosso Mountain Hut"
Lunch at a mountain hut.
16:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Gattascosa Mountain Hut
We'll reach our mountain hut where we'll spend the night.

How do you get to Bognanco? 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 a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.

Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Gloves
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Snowshoes
RECOMMENDED
Mini-crampons
RECOMMENDED
Headlamp
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Giacomo C.
Giacomo C.
· 10 treks
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

I'm Giacomo, a mid-mountain leader registered with the Collegio Guide Alpine. I was born and raised among the peaks of the Val d'Ossola and the views of Lake Maggiore, and I turned my passion for the mountains into a profession. Over the last 10 years I've travelled through New Zealand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Corsica, Madeira and Spain, and of course along the trails of the Alpine arc and the Apennines, often looking for that genuine connection with wild nature. I'll take you to find real places far from mass tourism: from the hidden trails of the Val d'Ossola and Lake Maggiore to the iconic Dolomites, with routes tailored to every level. My mission? To let you experience the mountains as something that changes you: every step is a story, every view a memory that stays. 🎒 See you on the trails!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida di Media Montagna

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Questions?

I've never done a multi-day trek, can I do it?
⌄
You need to be fit enough to walk a full day (6 h a day) and carry your backpack for 2 days. Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding.
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?
⌄
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✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
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✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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Snowy Weekend: High Val Bognanco Adventure

Snowy Weekend: High Val Bognanco Adventure

Bognanco, (VB) · Piemonte
2 days · Trekking · 2,200 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
2,200 m
Distance
15 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
2 days
Guiddy points
+16
7 photos
+3 photos
WHY THIS TREK

A snowy weekend in Alta Val Bognanco

Two days immersed in the magic of winter.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The sun shines on a white and silent world. Our excursions are a total immersion in the purity of the Alpine winter, an experience that fills your eyes with beauty and your lungs with crystal-clear air.

We will venture into an immaculate landscape, crossing larch forests where the sun's rays create magical plays of light on the snow. Our path will lead us to the wide open spaces of the Alpine pastures, where ancient huts stand out against the blinding white, silent witnesses of an authentic mountain life.

First day:

Second day:

You will discover the most evocative corners of the valley and experience a regenerating adventure. It is the perfect opportunity to savor the peace of the mountains, far from everything, surrounded only by the splendor of winter nature.

EQUIPMENT: snowshoes and/or crampons may be necessary depending on snow conditions. Rental is available on request for those who do not have them. Poles and headlamps are also available on request.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
600 m D+ · 15 km · 6 h over 2 days
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Dress in layers and set off in daylight: on snow you sweat going up and freeze at the stops. If you've never snowshoed, no experience needed, just legs for a long walk and an easy pace
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Snowshoes and poles (rent them if you don't have them), waterproof boots, gaiters, gloves plus a spare pair, a beanie, sunglasses, a hot thermos and a snack. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Overnight stay with breakfast
✓Dinner in hut
NOT INCLUDED
✕Lunch
✕Snowshoes and poles (on request)
✕Mini crampons (on request)
✕Travel to Bognanco

Itinerary

2 days · approximate times
Day 1
Day 2
Map
2 days · 15 km
Meeting point 9:00San Bernardo Mountain Hut
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:00PARKING
San Bernardo Mountain Hut
We're meeting at the Rifugio San Bernardo trailhead parking area.
10:00LAKE
Lake Ragozza
Let's explore the valley's hidden corners.
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
"Il Dosso Mountain Hut"
Lunch at a mountain hut.
16:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Gattascosa Mountain Hut
We'll reach our mountain hut where we'll spend the night.
See day 2 →

How do you get to Bognanco? 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 a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Gloves
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Snowshoes
RECOMMENDED
Mini-crampons
RECOMMENDED
Headlamp
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Giacomo C.
Giacomo C.
10 treks with Guiddy
Guida di Media Montagna

I'm Giacomo, a mid-mountain leader registered with the Collegio Guide Alpine. I was born and raised among the peaks of the Val d'Ossola and the views of Lake Maggiore, and I turned my passion for the mountains into a profession. Over the last 10 years I've travelled through New Zealand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Corsica, Madeira and Spain, and of course along the trails of the Alpine arc and the Apennines, often looking for that genuine connection with wild nature. I'll take you to find real places far from mass tourism: from the hidden trails of the Val d'Ossola and Lake Maggiore to the iconic Dolomites, with routes tailored to every level. My mission? To let you experience the mountains as something that changes you: every step is a story, every view a memory that stays. 🎒 See you on the trails!

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 never done a multi-day trek, can I do it?
⌄
You need to be fit enough to walk a full day (6 h a day) and carry your backpack for 2 days. Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding.
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?
⌄
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