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Autumn Trekking in Bognanco Valley: Monscera Loop and Mattaroni Peak 2236m

Vercengio, provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 2,236 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+18
Autumn Trekking in Bognanco Valley: Monscera Loop and Mattaroni Peak 2236m
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Monscera Loop, Bognanco

Autumn in Alta Valle Bognanco is pure magic. Woods ablaze with color, crisp air, golden light calling you to the heights. If you're looking for a day of real adventure, this is your hike.

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

The experience

We set off in the morning, backpack on, for a loop that crosses Lake Monscera, the Gattascosa Refuge and Lake Ragozza, up to the summit of Mattaroni at 2236 meters. From up there the view is breathtaking: Andolla, the Sempione triptych and Monte Leone, with the whole valley stretched out at your feet. A full day amid the foliage, 4h30 of walking and 800 meters of elevation gain, through postcard-perfect scenery.

Why join us: - a full day at high altitude among lakes and refuges - unique views of Andolla, Sempione and Monte Leone - varied and scenic loop route, perfect in autumn - affordable price, all inclusive

Join the Guidders: Guiddy's community is waiting for you to experience this day of foliage and peaks 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 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
+18 Guiddy points
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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+
800 m D+ · 10 km · 5 h
Exposure and exposed sections
MEDIUM
Some exposed or ridge sections, short and well marked. Better if you don't suffer from vertigo.
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 800 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
✓Licensed hiking guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Vercengio
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
800 m
Max altitude
2,236 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
5 h
Map
Day
10 km · D+ 800 m · 5 h
Meeting point 8:30approximate
Meeting point San Bernardo, 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
A
08:30MEETING
Meeting point San Bernardo
Meeting at the San Bernardo hamlet parking lot for the start of the hike.
B
10:00WATER
Lake Monscera
The route passes by Lake Monscera along the loop path.
C
11:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Gattascosa Refuge
Stop at the Gattascosa Refuge during the loop route.
D
13:00SUMMIT
Tirone and Mattaroni Peak (2236m)
From the 2236m peak, stunning views of the Andolla summit, the Sempione trittico and Monte Leone, plus the upper Bognanco Valley. Packed lunch.
E
14:30WATER
Lake Ragozza
The route passes by Lake Ragozza in the final part of the loop.
F
16:00RETURN
Return
Return expected at 16:00 to the starting point.

How do you get to Vercengio? 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.

Telescopic sticks
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Waterproof shell
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Silvano M.
Silvano M.
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Silvano, a guide. Mountains have never meant just one discipline to me. Over the years I've picked up all kinds of qualifications: ski mountaineering instructor, alpinism instructor, hiking guide, national mountain bike guide, national instructor and international trainer for nordic walking, ski patroller, and technical director for a tour operator. Each path taught me a different way to read the terrain, the people, and the effort. What I love most is exactly this mix: bringing together people who come from different backgrounds, with different legs and different goals, and finding the right pace together. I believe in guiding that respects everyone's own timing, never pushing too hard. Anyone who sets out with me should come home with a real experience, as safe as it can be, and the desire to come back for more. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Francese
Spagnolo
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 5 h with 800 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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Autumn Trekking in Bognanco Valley: Monscera Loop and Mattaroni Peak 2236m

Autumn Trekking in Bognanco Valley: Monscera Loop and Mattaroni Peak 2236m

Vercengio, Bognanco (VB) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 2,236 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
800 m
Max altitude
2,236 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
Some
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+18
5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Monscera Loop, Bognanco

Autumn in Alta Valle Bognanco is pure magic. Woods ablaze with color, crisp air, golden light calling you to the heights. If you're looking for a day of real adventure, this is your hike.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off in the morning, backpack on, for a loop that crosses Lake Monscera, the Gattascosa Refuge and Lake Ragozza, up to the summit of Mattaroni at 2236 meters. From up there the view is breathtaking: Andolla, the Sempione triptych and Monte Leone, with the whole valley stretched out at your feet. A full day amid the foliage, 4h30 of walking and 800 meters of elevation gain, through postcard-perfect scenery.

Why join us: - a full day at high altitude among lakes and refuges - unique views of Andolla, Sempione and Monte Leone - varied and scenic loop route, perfect in autumn - affordable price, all inclusive

Join the Guidders: Guiddy's community is waiting for you to experience this day of foliage and peaks together.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
800 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 800 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
✓Licensed hiking guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Vercengio

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
6 stops
Meeting point 8:30Meeting point San Bernardo
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
A
08:30MEETING
Meeting point San Bernardo
Meeting at the San Bernardo hamlet parking lot for the start of the hike.
B
10:00WATER
Lake Monscera
The route passes by Lake Monscera along the loop path.
C
11:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Gattascosa Refuge
Stop at the Gattascosa Refuge during the loop route.
D
13:00SUMMIT
Tirone and Mattaroni Peak (2236m)
From the 2236m peak, stunning views of the Andolla summit, the Sempione trittico and Monte Leone, plus the upper Bognanco Valley. Packed lunch.
E
14:30WATER
Lake Ragozza
The route passes by Lake Ragozza in the final part of the loop.
F
16:00RETURN
Return
Return expected at 16:00 to the starting point.

How do you get to Vercengio? 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.
Telescopic sticks
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Waterproof shell
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Silvano M.
Silvano M.
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Silvano, a guide. Mountains have never meant just one discipline to me. Over the years I've picked up all kinds of qualifications: ski mountaineering instructor, alpinism instructor, hiking guide, national mountain bike guide, national instructor and international trainer for nordic walking, ski patroller, and technical director for a tour operator. Each path taught me a different way to read the terrain, the people, and the effort. What I love most is exactly this mix: bringing together people who come from different backgrounds, with different legs and different goals, and finding the right pace together. I believe in guiding that respects everyone's own timing, never pushing too hard. Anyone who sets out with me should come home with a real experience, as safe as it can be, and the desire to come back for more. 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 5 h with 800 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?
⌄
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