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Val Sermenza Trek: from Rima to Rifugio Vallè through Walser Villages

Frazione Crego, provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 2,181 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+18
Val Sermenza Trek: from Rima to Rifugio Vallè through Walser Villages
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Val Sermenza and the mountain hut

Get ready to dive into real mountain life. Val Sermenza is waiting for you with a trek full of tradition and high-altitude beauty.

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

The experience

We start from Rima, one of the most charming Walser villages in Valsesia, with a morning departure. The trail winds through pastures, streams and a cool forest, then opens onto alpine meadows dotted with rhododendrons and blueberries. Some steep sections call for a steady step, but every effort pays off once you reach Rifugio Vallè, set in a landscape of almost lunar colors and shapes.

Why join us - An authentic trek, far from the crowds - A varied trail, never predictable - Walser culture and mountain villages to discover - Views earned one step at a time

Join the Guidders and come discover the magic of Val Sermenza, one step at a time.

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.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+18 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
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+ · 8 km · 6 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 6 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Meals
✕Transport
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
2,181 m
Distance
8 km
Duration
6 h
Map
Day
8 km · D+ 800 m · 6 h
Meeting point 8:30approximate
Finish, Frazione Crego 5, 28866 Premia 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
08:30PARKING
Rima San Giuseppe
After parking in Rima San Giuseppe (VC), you walk through the village. The trail winds past historic buildings before leading into the forest.
B
10:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Open slopes and first views
Once out of the forest, the landscape opens onto grassy slopes and rocky terrain. The views become wider and more spectacular, while the trail continues uphill with a more varied gradient.
C
12:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Final climb to the refuge
The final stretch is a steady climb over mixed terrain, winding through grass and rocky sections, but the mountain hut is now close at hand. Rifugio Vallè is the perfect place to take a break, enjoy a bite to eat, and soak up the silence of the high mountains.
D
16:00RETURN
Return to Rima San Giuseppe
the return trail follows the Vallè stream, leading us back to Rima San Giuseppe and completing a beautiful circular route

How do you get to Frazione Crego? 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 boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Visor hat
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Light fleece
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Heavy headgear
RECOMMENDED
Gloves
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Alessandro R.
Alessandro R.
· 3 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Alessandro, an environmental hiking guide with a serious love for mountains and for walking. Summits are often where I'm headed, but never in a hurry: with the right pace and enough time you get anywhere, and meanwhile you actually enjoy the journey. Passes, trails and valleys aren't places to cross for me: they're reasons to stop, look around and be surprised by the beauty right there. That's the part that stays with you at the end of the day. What I love most is sharing it, because the mountains are even better when they become something lived together with the Guidders. Walk with me and you'll find company, time and no rush. 🥾⛰️ See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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Ibex
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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 6 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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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 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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Val Sermenza Trek: from Rima to Rifugio Vallè through Walser Villages

Val Sermenza Trek: from Rima to Rifugio Vallè through Walser Villages

Frazione Crego, Premia (VB) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 2,181 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
800 m
Max altitude
2,181 m
Distance
8 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+18
7 photos
+3 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Val Sermenza and the mountain hut

Get ready to dive into real mountain life. Val Sermenza is waiting for you with a trek full of tradition and high-altitude beauty.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We start from Rima, one of the most charming Walser villages in Valsesia, with a morning departure. The trail winds through pastures, streams and a cool forest, then opens onto alpine meadows dotted with rhododendrons and blueberries. Some steep sections call for a steady step, but every effort pays off once you reach Rifugio Vallè, set in a landscape of almost lunar colors and shapes.

Why join us - An authentic trek, far from the crowds - A varied trail, never predictable - Walser culture and mountain villages to discover - Views earned one step at a time

Join the Guidders and come discover the magic of Val Sermenza, one step at a time.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
800 m D+ · 8 km · 6 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 6 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
NOT INCLUDED
✕Meals
✕Transport

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
4 stops
Meeting point 8:30Finish
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
A
08:30PARKING
Rima San Giuseppe
After parking in Rima San Giuseppe (VC), you walk through the village. The trail winds past historic buildings before leading into the forest.
B
10:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Open slopes and first views
Once out of the forest, the landscape opens onto grassy slopes and rocky terrain. The views become wider and more spectacular, while the trail continues uphill with a more varied gradient.
C
12:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Final climb to the refuge
The final stretch is a steady climb over mixed terrain, winding through grass and rocky sections, but the mountain hut is now close at hand. Rifugio Vallè is the perfect place to take a break, enjoy a bite to eat, and soak up the silence of the high mountains.
D
16:00RETURN
Return to Rima San Giuseppe
the return trail follows the Vallè stream, leading us back to Rima San Giuseppe and completing a beautiful circular route

How do you get to Frazione Crego? 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.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Visor hat
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Light fleece
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Heavy headgear
RECOMMENDED
Gloves
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Alessandro R.
Alessandro R.
3 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Alessandro, an environmental hiking guide with a serious love for mountains and for walking. Summits are often where I'm headed, but never in a hurry: with the right pace and enough time you get anywhere, and meanwhile you actually enjoy the journey. Passes, trails and valleys aren't places to cross for me: they're reasons to stop, look around and be surprised by the beauty right there. That's the part that stays with you at the end of the day. What I love most is sharing it, because the mountains are even better when they become something lived together with the Guidders. Walk with me and you'll find company, time and no rush. 🥾⛰️ 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 6 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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