Top 20 Huts and Cabins around Boccioleto

Chapel, refuge and on the left, the white dot, is the summit cross.

bridge towards Alpe Pile

One of the refuges where I've eaten the best, the food is truly excellent. If you're passing through, I highly recommend stopping for a bite to eat. It's in a great location beneath Monte Rosa; you can see the Margherita hut through a telescope, and they also have tent sites for sleeping.

My favorite route for both "training" climbs (when I was young) and, more frequently, to enjoy a climb all through the woods, therefore bearable even in July-August, with the arrival at the refuge that instead opens up to the eyes an unexpected panorama over a good stretch of the lower Valsesia. The climb to the summit, behind the refuge, then reveals, on clear days, M. Rosa and many other peaks. I tried two excursions, starting from the refuge. The first, continue to sella Vazzosa (short exposed sections, be very careful!) and then to Massale, then always on a trail on the crest to Castello del Gavala, there be very careful for short exposed sections and to find the right passage to descend from the summit to the path just below that will lead to Luotto and finally to Tovo or even just to sella Rosetta, and then go to the Gilodi-Ca'Mea refuge. Many km and altitude difference (1700 m approx.), to be organized in company and with two cars, one in Casavei and the other in Ca' Mea, with a lot of necessary training. An easier tour of approx. 1050 m of altitude difference, but which requires a good sense of direction, maps and GPS, is to go down the southern ridge in front of the Spanna refuge, always continue without going down the sides, paying attention to some rare paint on the trunks, until you come across a dirt road at an altitude of 1250, at the hairpin bend, not far from Alpe Passarina. From there the dirt road leads to Sella di Parone and finally to Casavei, altitude difference reduced to approx. 850 m. But at that storm the adventure becomes beautiful by leaving the dirt road and taking a path, always vs. south and remaining on the crest (wooded), which leads below partly maintained and partly ruined mountain pastures, first to Arcacce, from which you leave the crest to turn left and then find Tereggia, Pometto, Uccello alps, descending to the dirt road of Pra Personale that leads to Locarno, from there go back up to Casavei, and it is this climb to Casavei/Narpone that brings the difference in altitude to about 1050-1060 m Almost absolutely to be done with those who have already done this descent as it is easy to get lost. I did it and discovered it a first time with a few mistakes and retraced my steps to then find the right passages, all easy and always on wooded slopes, since then I have memorized it and once every year or two it gives me great satisfaction to do this ring again. Get a Geo4Map map n.2

Top location to look forward to and enjoy. With a bit of luck, cows and goats will keep you company.

Excerpt from our experience ‘Top meeting with Monte Rosa in Alagna': Like the many small waterfalls, we plunge into the depths towards Rifugio Pastore. A pleasant meeting place where adventurers start or arrive. Not only are water bottles filled here, but adventurous spirits are also richly inspired by wild stories. Small glasses in combination with large amber-colored ones with a finished white collar find their way to dry lips. The stories become tougher and tougher. Unfortunately, time has not paused and has kept on going. You cannot stop time, and certainly not the last shuttle bus. By attending this youthful, carefree conviviality, we missed the last shuttle bus. In the Alagna valley, the streetlights are lit and locals are ready for the late-night news. The red lantern is lit and along a steep, sobering evening walk through the deeply eroded riverbed, we arrive back at the empty parking lot in Wold. We stand here all alone, just the two of us. No ‘Maglia Rosa’ for us today. Besides sore knees and overloaded joints, we still hold a beautiful memory of the top meeting with Monte Rosa. Triggered to the whole hiking experience? Read the whole story at https://www.komoot.com/nl-nl/tour/803208791

Historical place of primary importance at 1800 meters. For centuries trade exchanges have taken place and also thanks to the proximity of Lake Baranca. The Hotel was the center of the market. One of the most beautiful mountain pastures in the area.

Nice refuge at Bec d'Ovaga, check that it is open before your excursion if you need to stop and have refreshment. https://www.anavalsesiana.it/rifugio-la-res/