Alagna Valsesia

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Alagna Valsesia is a comune and small village high in the Valsesia alpine valley in the province of Vercelli, Piedmont, northern Italy, a UNESCO World heritage site since 2013. It is a tourist place for mountaineering and winter sports, and it is internationally renowned for the freeride off-piste skiing. It is also the traditional starting point for the Margherita Hut climb, at 4,554 metres above sea level, the highest building in Europe. It was originally settled by Walser at the beginning of the 12th century. It is located at an elevation of 1,191 metres just south of the Monte Rosa, elevation 4,638 metres; It is very close to Milan and to the international Milan–Malpensa Airport. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~430 pplArea: 51.42 mi²Coordinates: 45°51'12"N, 7°56'13"E

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Nearby attractions include: Val Vogna, Gnifetti Hut, Signalkuppe, Parrotspitze.

2.7 miS
Alpine hut, Hiking
Val Vogna
69 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps, Val Vogna stands as a serene and picturesque valley, a hidden gem for those seeking an escape into nature. At the core of this tranquil haven lies an alpine hut that embodies the essence of mountain living.
5.3 miNW
Alpine hut, Hiking, Mountain hut
Gnifetti Hut
135 min walk • Perched on the gnarled ridges of the Monte Rosa massif, the Gnifetti Hut serves as a beacon for mountaineers and alpine enthusiasts venturing through the Pennine Alps. Standing at an elevation of 3,647 meters, this alpine hut in Italy is a crucial stop for climbers...
5.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Signalkuppe
149 min walk • Signalkuppe, also known by its Italian name Punta Gnifetti, is a majestic mountain peak that soars into the skies as part of the Pennine Alps, straddling the border between Switzerland and Italy. At an impressive elevation of 4,554 meters, it is one of the highest...
5.6 miNW
Historic mountain known for climbing
Parrotspitze
143 min walk • Ascending to the heights of the Pennine Alps, Parrotspitze stands as a majestic mountain peak in the Aosta Valley region of Italy. With an elevation of 4,432 meters, it is one of the significant summits that form the Monte Rosa Massif, a mountainous group renowned for...
5.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ludwigshöhe Mountain
144 min walk • Ludwigshöhe Mountain, nestled in the Pennine Alps of Italy, stands as a majestic testament to the rugged beauty of the region. At an elevation of 4,341 meters, this mountain is not only a formidable peak for mountaineers but also a breathtaking spectacle for nature...
5.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Vincent Pyramid
134 min walk • The Vincent Pyramid is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between the Italian regions of Aosta Valley and Piedmont. The Vincent Pyramid makes up a large buttress of the huge multi-summited Monte Rosa. It lies south of the Ludwigshöhe on the border with...
4.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago Bianco
107 min walk • Lago Bianco is a lake in the Province of Vercelli, Piedmont, Italy. At an elevation of 2332 m, its surface area is 0.03 km².
5.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Corno Nero
143 min walk • The Schwarzhorn is a 4,321-metre-high summit in the Italian Alps just next to the Swiss border. It is part of the Monte Rosa massif in the Wallis Alps, which lie on the border between Switzerland and Italy.
3.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Corno Bianco
90 min walk • Corno Bianco is a mountain of the Pennine Alps. It's a popular climbing destination of Valsesia.
1 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Rifugio Zar Senni
25 min walk • The Zar Senni refuge is a refuge located in the municipality of Alagna Valsesia, Val d'Otro, in the Pennine Alps, at 1,664 m above sea level.
4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Nero Lake
102 min walk • Nero Lake is a lake in the Province of Vercelli, Piedmont, Italy. At an elevation of 2672 m, its surface area is 0.087 km².