Val d’Otro: sentieri tra natura e storia dei Walser
Frazione Pedelegno, Vercelli · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 1,800 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Vercelli, Piemonte
On your own?
Groups welcome too
Points
+16
Community photos
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
The Val d'Otro of the Walser
La Val d'Otro, con la sua storia, la bellezza della natura circostante e l'autenticità delle sue abitazioni, rappresenta in modo indiscutibile uno dei gioielli più preziosi dell'intero territorio di Alagna. L'escursione in Valle Otro partendo da Alagna, a 1191 metri in Valsesia, ci permetterà di percorrere i sentieri utilizzati dalle popolazioni Walser di origine alemanna, che colonizzarono le vallate intorno al Monte Rosa fin dal XIII secolo. Durante il nostro percorso potremo visitare le spettacolari cascate delle caldaie di Otro e le miniere di manganese. Raggiungeremo gli alpeggi di Follu con il suo oratorio dedicato alla Madonna della neve e il rifugio Zar Senni, Dorf, Scarpia e Pianmisura che costellano la valle con le tipiche case in legno e pietra alcune risalenti al '600 tra le meglio conservate ed ancora abitate che testimoniano l'adattamento di questo popolo alla vita in alta quota.
Group chat a couple of days before
The experience
La Val d'Otro, con la sua storia, la bellezza della natura circostante e l'autenticità delle sue abitazioni, rappresenta in modo indiscutibile uno dei gioielli più preziosi dell'intero territorio di Alagna. L'escursione in Valle Otro partendo da Alagna, a 1191 metri in Valsesia, ci permetterà di percorrere i sentieri utilizzati dalle popolazioni Walser di origine alemanna, che colonizzarono le vallate intorno al Monte Rosa fin dal XIII secolo. Durante il nostro percorso potremo visitare le spettacolari cascate delle caldaie di Otro e le miniere di manganese. Raggiungeremo gli alpeggi di Follu con il suo oratorio dedicato alla Madonna della neve e il rifugio Zar Senni, Dorf, Scarpia e Pianmisura che costellano la valle con le tipiche case in legno e pietra alcune risalenti al '600 tra le meglio conservate ed ancora abitate che testimoniano l'adattamento di questo popolo alla vita in alta quota.
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.
+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+ · 10 km · 5 h
Easy
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate — this outing
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
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 5 h and 600 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
✓Qualified hiking guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Frazione Pedelegno
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
1,800 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
5 h
Day
10 km · D+ 600 m · 5 h
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Partenza, Frazione Pedelegno 25, 13021 Alagna Valsesia provincia di Vercelli, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
How do you get to Frazione Pedelegno? 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
Light headgear
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Your guide
Claudio C.
· 5 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Claudio, a hiking guide and a Nordic Walking instructor since 2014. I've loved trekking and travelling in nature for as long as I can remember: starting from the Valsesia I've walked the trails of our own country and plenty of far more distant ones too — from Bolivia to Pakistan, from Patagonia to Ecuador — getting to know the mountains in all their facets. In everything I offer I try to bring across the feelings only outdoor activity can give you. Whether it's a multi-day mountain route or an outing with poles in the hills, one thing matters to me: that you go home not only with beautiful photos, but with emotions you lived and shared in good company. See you in the mountains, Guidders!
We only ask for feedback from people who were really there.
After your outing, you can share your story too.
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 600 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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Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
MOST POPULAR
✓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.
Still have questions? Message Ibex
Ibex is Guiddy's virtual ibex: it answers everything, 24/7. In two messages it tells you whether this outing is for you, how to get there and what to pack.
La Val d'Otro, con la sua storia, la bellezza della natura circostante e l'autenticità delle sue abitazioni, rappresenta in modo indiscutibile uno dei gioielli più preziosi dell'intero territorio di Alagna. L'escursione in Valle Otro partendo da Alagna, a 1191 metri in Valsesia, ci permetterà di percorrere i sentieri utilizzati dalle popolazioni Walser di origine alemanna, che colonizzarono le vallate intorno al Monte Rosa fin dal XIII secolo. Durante il nostro percorso potremo visitare le spettacolari cascate delle caldaie di Otro e le miniere di manganese. Raggiungeremo gli alpeggi di Follu con il suo oratorio dedicato alla Madonna della neve e il rifugio Zar Senni, Dorf, Scarpia e Pianmisura che costellano la valle con le tipiche case in legno e pietra alcune risalenti al '600 tra le meglio conservate ed ancora abitate che testimoniano l'adattamento di questo popolo alla vita in alta quota.
How hard is it
Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
600 m D+ · 10 km · 5 h
Easy
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate — this outing
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
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 600 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
✓Qualified hiking guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Frazione Pedelegno
Itinerary
Day · approximate times
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:00Partenza
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
How do you get to Frazione Pedelegno? 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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Light headgear
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Your guide
Claudio C.
5 outings with Guiddy
GEA - Guida Escursionistica Ambientale
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Claudio, a hiking guide and a Nordic Walking instructor since 2014. I've loved trekking and travelling in nature for as long as I can remember: starting from the Valsesia I've walked the trails of our own country and plenty of far more distant ones too — from Bolivia to Pakistan, from Patagonia to Ecuador — getting to know the mountains in all their facets. In everything I offer I try to bring across the feelings only outdoor activity can give you. Whether it's a multi-day mountain route or an outing with poles in the hills, one thing matters to me: that you go home not only with beautiful photos, but with emotions you lived and shared in good company. See you in the mountains, Guidders!
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
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 600 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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