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Sentiero Italia: From Rifugio Alpe Baranca to Rimella

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Sentiero Italia: From Rifugio Alpe Baranca to Rimella

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Sentiero Italia: From Rifugio Alpe Baranca to Rimella

09:39

21.9km

1,390m

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Embark on a difficult 9 hours and 38 minutes hike along this stage of the Sentiero Italia, covering 13.6 miles (21.9 km) with a significant 4571 feet (1393 metres) of elevation gain. You will traverse Piemonte's wild valleys, encountering dramatic alpine landscapes and the impressive Baranca waterfalls cascading down rocky…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Alpe Baranca Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Alpe Baranca Refuge is located in the basin of the same name, in an enchanting setting. This is where the Via Alpina and the GTA, the Great Crossing of …

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10.9 km

Hôtel Fontana

Highlight • Rest Area

As the village center of Rimella and a hostel for GTA hikers, the Albergo Fontana has a wonderfully timeless feel. Cozy rooms, attentive hostesses, and a legendary Piedmontese dinner menu with 12-15 different courses leave no one unimpressed.

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12.3 km

Oratorio della Madonna delle Grazie

Place Of Worship

12.7 km

Rifugio Obru Hüüsch

Highlight • Mountain Hut

After 15 years it is finally open again. staying the night and/or eat feels like home with food like from an Italian grandma.

Open every weekend (Sat, Sun) unless there is snow.
Open every day 15 June - 30 Sept

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15.6 km

Fornace da Calce

Archaeological Site

17.9 km

Rudito Vardadiena falls

Waterfall

18.4 km

Santa Maria Village, Fobello

Highlight • Settlement

Santa Maria is one of the 23 hamlets of Fobello and is included in the Alta Valsesia Natural Park. It is located in Val Mastallone, a side valley of Valsesia. This charming village is also a GTA stopover.

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19.2 km