Grande Traversata della Valsesia: Stage 4 Hamlet of Peccia - Ospizio Sottile at Colle Valdobbia

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Highlights and tour details

From the hamlet of Peccia (1449 m) climb crossing Alp Montata until you reach the beautiful basin of Alp Larecchio (2044 m). Here, it is possible to find hospitality at the homonymous farm. From this point on, continue uphill to reach the historical Ospizio Sottile at Valdobbia hill (2480 m), a pass already used from the early 1700s. The first facility opened here as early as 1787 as a refuge for the emigrants headed into France and Switzerland.

Attractions

Alp Larecchio 1770 m.

Support points

Baita della Croce - Frazione Peccia (Departure point) Alpe Larecchio (holiday farm) Rifugio Ospizio Sottile - Colle di Valdobbia (Arrival point)

Other information

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