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Valgrande - Anello di Pogallo

Cossogno, provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 1,278 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Valgrande - Anello di Pogallo
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

The Pogallo loop in Val Grande

Un’escursione ad anello tra le più affascinanti del Parco Nazionale della Val Grande, immersa in una natura selvaggia e carica di storia. Si parte dal borgo di Cicogna, si sale tra boschi fino all’Alpe Prà, un’ampia radura panoramica, per poi scendere all’antico villaggio abbandonato di Pogallo, un tempo centro vitale del commercio del legname. Il ritorno avviene sul suggestivo sentiero Sutermeister, intagliato nella roccia e sospeso sopra il torrente, tra boschi e ponticelli in pietra. Un percorso vario e coinvolgente, adatto a escursionisti con tanta voglia di esplorare il Parco Nazionale più selvaggio d’Italia . Ti aspetto a camminare con me

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

The experience

Un’escursione ad anello tra le più affascinanti del Parco Nazionale della Val Grande, immersa in una natura selvaggia e carica di storia. Si parte dal borgo di Cicogna, si sale tra boschi fino all’Alpe Prà, un’ampia radura panoramica, per poi scendere all’antico villaggio abbandonato di Pogallo, un tempo centro vitale del commercio del legname. Il ritorno avviene sul suggestivo sentiero Sutermeister, intagliato nella roccia e sospeso sopra il torrente, tra boschi e ponticelli in pietra. Un percorso vario e coinvolgente, adatto a escursionisti con tanta voglia di esplorare il Parco Nazionale più selvaggio d’Italia . Ti aspetto a camminare con me

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.
+16 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
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+
600 m D+ · 12 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 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕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
600 m
Max altitude
1,278 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
6 h
Day
12 km · D+ 600 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 12 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Partenza e arrivo in vetta, Via Borgonovo 13, 28801 Cossogno 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
09:30WATER
Start and arrival at the summit
We will set off from Cicogna, the main village of Valgrande. From here we will climb a steep mule track to Alpe Prà, where there is a beautiful cupmarked boulder and a very welcoming rifugio. We will continue climbing a little further until we cross the pass.
13:00HIKING TRAIL
Descent towards Pogallo
From here we begin a long descent among the ruins of old abandoned alpine huts and spectacular beech woods, reaching the village of Pogallo.
16:00RETURN
Return to Cicogna
From Pogallo we follow the long Sutermeister Trail, a truly scenic path overlooking Val Pogallo. We will arrive in Cicogna for a well-earned beer at the Circolo di Cicogna. See you there!!!

How do you get to Cossogno? 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
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Snack
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Camera
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Gilberto G.
Gilberto G.
· 27 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Gilberto, an environmental hiking guide. They say happiness is only real when shared, and for me there's no greater joy than a view earned together. I take people to find the most genuine side of our trails, away from the rush and at footprint pace. I can't wait to share with you not only the walking, but the stories, the silences and — why not — a good piece of cheese at the top. Backpack on, we'll work out the rest as we go. Experience, care for safety and that pinch of adventure it takes to make an outing unforgettable: joining the next walk? 🧀 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
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 6 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?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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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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Valgrande - Anello di Pogallo

Valgrande - Anello di Pogallo

Cossogno, (VB) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 1,278 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
1,278 m
Distance
12 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+16
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The Pogallo loop in Val Grande

Un’escursione ad anello tra le più affascinanti del Parco Nazionale della Val Grande, immersa in una natura selvaggia e carica di storia. Si parte dal borgo di Cicogna, si sale tra boschi fino all’Alpe Prà, un’ampia radura panoramica, per poi scendere all’antico villaggio abbandonato di Pogallo, un tempo centro vitale del commercio del legname. Il ritorno avviene sul suggestivo sentiero Sutermeister, intagliato nella roccia e sospeso sopra il torrente, tra boschi e ponticelli in pietra. Un percorso vario e coinvolgente, adatto a escursionisti con tanta voglia di esplorare il Parco Nazionale più selvaggio d’Italia . Ti aspetto a camminare con me

Come alone, leave with new friends

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
600 m D+ · 12 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 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Meals
✕Transport

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 12 km
Meeting point 9:30Partenza e arrivo in vetta
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30WATER
Start and arrival at the summit
We will set off from Cicogna, the main village of Valgrande. From here we will climb a steep mule track to Alpe Prà, where there is a beautiful cupmarked boulder and a very welcoming rifugio. We will continue climbing a little further until we cross the pass.
13:00HIKING TRAIL
Descent towards Pogallo
From here we begin a long descent among the ruins of old abandoned alpine huts and spectacular beech woods, reaching the village of Pogallo.
16:00RETURN
Return to Cicogna
From Pogallo we follow the long Sutermeister Trail, a truly scenic path overlooking Val Pogallo. We will arrive in Cicogna for a well-earned beer at the Circolo di Cicogna. See you there!!!

How do you get to Cossogno? 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
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Snack
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Camera
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Gilberto G.
Gilberto G.
27 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Gilberto, an environmental hiking guide. They say happiness is only real when shared, and for me there's no greater joy than a view earned together. I take people to find the most genuine side of our trails, away from the rush and at footprint pace. I can't wait to share with you not only the walking, but the stories, the silences and — why not — a good piece of cheese at the top. Backpack on, we'll work out the rest as we go. Experience, care for safety and that pinch of adventure it takes to make an outing unforgettable: joining the next walk? 🧀 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 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?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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