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Selva Spessa – Americans' Quarry loop from Baveno

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Verbano-Cusio-Ossola

Selva Spessa – Americans' Quarry loop from Baveno

Hard

5.0

(4)

23

hikers

Selva Spessa – Americans' Quarry loop from Baveno

03:56

7.81km

610m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that are highly dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.18 km for 396 m

After 3.64 km for 37 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

594 m

Selva Spessa

Highlight • Forest

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2

2.36 km

Picasass Open-Air Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Small space equipped with signs on the history of stonemasons.

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3

3.15 km

Americans' Quarry

Highlight • Structure

4

3.17 km

Exposed edge of the Picasass Ferrata.

Highlight • Climb

Very fun short exposed section

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5

3.19 km

Key Section of Via Ferrata Picasass

Highlight • Climb

The absolute highlight of this via ferrata. Slight overhang but very well secured. Nevertheless, it takes a portion of courage for the inexperienced :-)

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6

3.47 km

Tibetan Bridge on the Picasass Via Ferrata

Highlight • Bridge

A good 25 meter long Tibet bridge at a maximum height of 15 meters, easy to cross, two tethers. Can also be bypassed without any problems if you have lost your strength after the previous long climb.

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7

3.59 km

Monte Camoscio Summit Cross and View of Lake Maggiore

Highlight • Summit

Mount Camoscio is located near Baveno. The views of Lake Maggiore are wonderful.

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8

3.62 km

End of the Picasass Via Ferrata

Highlight • Climb

Very nice and fantastic view of the lake

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B

7.81 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.49 km

1.78 km

1.13 km

1.07 km

860 m

460 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

1.78 km

1.25 km

1.11 km

395 m

367 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 7 October

18°C

14°C

89 %

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