Grande Traversata della Valsesia (GTV): Stage 1 Bocchetta della Boscarola

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Highlights and tour details

The first part of the route of this stage retraces a part of the crossing of the Alta Valsessera ring (with relative connection to the GTB - Gran Traversata del Biellese), crossing the watershed chain between Valsesia and Biellese in the stretch on the ridge between the Bocchetta della Boscarola and the Bocchetta dei Fornei. The stretch is very panoramic both on the Po Valley and on Monte Rosa (and the other most important peaks of Valsesia) and allows easy ascent to some peaks: the Cima d’Ometto (1911 m), the Testone Tre Alpi (2081 m) and the Punta Scalaccia (2034 m). Halfway along the route you can make a diversion to Rifugio Meggiana, a possible intermediate stage. From here the route descends into one of the valleys of Rassa: the Val Sorba. First you cross Alpe Sorbella (1600 m) and go down to Ponte di Prabella (1180 m) and then up Val Sorba to Alpe Toso (1649 m) where the Cai Varallo is located.

Attractions

Alp of Mera Ometto Peak (1911 m.) Testone Tre Alps ( 2081 m.) Scalaccia Peak (2034 m.)

Support points

Rifugio Meggiana (1560 m) Tel 0163 77295 CAI resting point at Alpe Toso (Arrival point of the stage)

Other information

Source: Ente per la Gestione delle Aree Protette della Valle Sesia
Itinerary code: GTV
Recommended period: June - September
Classification: Provincial with high mountain development
Provinces crossed: Biella Valsesia Vercelli