Hidden Valleys of Northern Piedmont

3 days 2 nights
Italy
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Roberto C.
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Difficulty
Challenging
Comfort
Basic
Group size
2-6 tourists,
over 14 y.o.

The Wild Northern Piedmont Hike takes you into a truly remote and off-the-beaten-track region of the Italian Alps. Set in Val Sermenza, a hidden side valley of the Sesia Valley, this hike passes through tiny Walser villages with only 6–50 inhabitants, offering a rare peaceful alpine experience.

The mountains of Northern Piedmont are rugged, yet the terrain is manageable for those with a spirit of adventure. This loop trail explores charming villages like Rima and Carcoforo and crosses alpine meadows, forests, and rocky ridges, all under the gaze of the towering Monte Rosa massif.

Cultural highlights include the Walser heritage, showcasing how nomadic settlers thrived in extreme conditions at altitudes above 2200 meters. This hike also offers access to nearby points of interest, like the Sacro Monte di Varallo, blending culture, history, and nature in one memorable experience.

from
$577
per tourist for 3 days
Departing from
Piedmont, Turin
This tour is booked individually on request
Any dates between 1 Jun and 1 Oct are available. Сlick to book or contact tour provider.
Number of individuals
2-6 tourists, over 14 y.o.
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Roberto C. is the provider of this trip
The provider speaks: English, Spanish, Italian
I am Roberto, I was born in 1985 and I am an Hiking Guide from 2010, funded my company in 2012. I am a Telecommunications Engineer and I could definitively switch my carrer to Hiking guide in 2015. It was the best day of my life as I found also Love in that day: 9th of April will be always my personal National Holiday! I travelled the World and I love cultural differences. I love my job which is a mix of Nature, Beauty and shared experience: my passions all togheter.

Tour highlights

Wildlife Encounters
Spot marmots and chamois, enjoying the park’s natural harmony.
Peaceful Off-Track Trek
Experience quiet, pristine landscapes rarely visited by tourists.
Monte Rosa Views
Towering peaks create dramatic backdrops for every stage of the hike.

Route details

Day 1
Carcoforo (1304m) → Rifugio Massero (2082m)

4 hours – 6 km
Elevation gain: +900 m Elevation loss: –200 m

Climb through lush forests and alpine meadows to Rifugio Massero, perched for stunning views of the surrounding peaks.

Day 2
Rifugio Massero (2082m) → Rima (1471m)
Day 3
Rima (1471m) → Carcoforo (1304m)
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape
Tour provider's comments

Difficulty 3/5 (medium hikes)

Accommodation

Comfort
Basic
Camp Site
2 nights
2 nights
Camp

Guarded Hut / Mountain Lodge (Rifugio)

This is what in Italian is called Rifugio. In English you might call it Lodge or Mountain Shelter. Rifugio, like a Bivacco, is in the middle of the mountains and you can enjoy the night in the Italian Alps with a bit more of comfort as you will not need to bring any food as they serve dinner and breakfast, there is light, toiletwarming system.  Also there is usually a Bar service so if you want to buy a beer or a genepy, the tipycal liquor of ther Italian Alps. Most of the shelter are open only during the summer(from July to first week of September) but some of them are opeoned all year long. The costs are pretty high as the food and every facilities are brought by elicopter.

In the Shelter you sleep in common room(sometimes 6-8 people sometimes 20) so anyway a bit of spirit of adventure is requiered. You need to bring a liner(light sleeping bag) or you will be able to rent it up there for around 5 euro. The rifugio is a good compromise for your alps trekking accomodation between comfort and wilderness.

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Group meeting place
Piedmont, Turin
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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route
You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on
  • the forecasts for this season
  • the statistics from previous years’ trips

Conditions

Included
  • Hiking Guide
  • Trasportation from Torino till the Mountain area and back (free service)
  • Overnight staying with dinner and breakfast (directly at the lodges)
  • Suggestions for the organization of your trip (free service)
Extras
  • Other Meals
  • Air ticket till Torino

Difficulty and duration of the hike can be changed and accomodation in bed and breakfast or hotel can be arranged.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Backpack (30-40 liters) – Rent Possible
  • Hiking Boots – Rent Possible
  • Light Sleeping bag/Liner – Rent Possible
  • 1 t-shirt per day
  • 1 fleece
  • 1 jacket against cold
  • 1 jacket against rain
  • 2 extra socks
  • 1 comfortable trouser
  • 1 shorts
  • 1 water bottle
  • Hat and gloves
  • Suncream
  • Sun glasses
  • Spirit of Adventure!
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  • Any dates on request during the season
    1 Jun – 1 Oct
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