What to do in Alagna Valsesia

Alagna Valsesia is a small mountain village located at an elevation of 1.192 meters south of Monte Rosa, the second highest mountain in Europe and north of the Valsesia Valley.

Alagna is easily reachable by car from Milan, Turin and also from France thanks to the Tunnel of Mont Blanc. Alagna Valsesia is a paradise for mountain lovers both in summer and winter. Over the years it has become internationally famous for freeride, off-piste skiing and snowboarding mostly because the domain has a great quantity of routes. The Monterosa ski resort is also the best place to go if you want to ski touring or heliskiing.

Summer is the best time to go mountaineering, the nature is so wild that it seems magical!
In fact, Alagna Valsesia is one of the Alpine towns that have played a crucial role in the history of this activity. For a reminder, the first expedition on the Monte Rosa actually started from the town.
The Guides Association was founded in 1872 and it is one of the oldest in Europe!

The ascent to Capanna Margherita, the highest refuge in Europe, or the Four 4000, the highest route in Europe, attract thousands of mountain climbers every year, while the crests of Monte Rosa remain for those who aim higher!

What about climbing? “Fun’d Scotte” cliff is one the historical free climbing walls of Valsesia where you can practice bouldering. Monte Rosa offers a huge variety of climbing ascents and via ferrata to challenge you for a lifetime!

What else? You can explore a huge network of trails using mountain bike wether you look for easy mid-mountain trails suitable for families, or for the adrenaline rush of free riding on two wheels! Alagna Valsesia is located on the river Sesia, a glacial river which traverses the all valley and has perfect conditions for rafting, kayaking, hydro speed and canyoning!

Alagna Valsesia is calling! Make sure you will answer!