On this page you can find the trekking routes between Baceno and its hamlets with different degrees of difficulty (indicated path by path).
Via dell’Arbola: stage 1 Baceno - Alpe Devero
Point of departure: Baceno
Point of arrival: Alpe Devero
Length: 10,3 km
Walking time: 4 h
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Altitude difference: 990 m
Recommended period: May – October
It is the ancient road on which men and goods have passed along the Alps over the centuries. From the bottom of the Ossola valley, through the Bocchetta d’Arbola (2409 m), the trekking path moves toward the Binn valley and inland Switzerland. The first section of this historic road, which starts from Baceno and leads to Alpe Devero winds along a less known route, compared to the next section at high altitude.
Via dell’Arbola: stage 2 Alpe Devero - Binn
Point of departure: Alpe Devero
Point of arrival: Binn (CH)
Length: 20,7 km
Walking time: 7 h
Degree of difficulty: Medium
Altitude difference: 780 m uphill, 1010 m downhill
Recommended period: luglio – ottobre
The second stage of the “Via dell’Arbola” leads to Binn, crossing the Bocchetta d’Arbola, along the most popular route to reach the Swiss pasture. The climb from the side of Devero crosses pastures dotted with blue lakes, larch woods and extensive slopes. The path, always evident and well signposted, crosses the remains of the medieval mule track crossed for centuries by numerous caravans of merchants, pilgrims in procession, soldiers and smugglers. This portion of the trekking represents an excursion in the most authentic nature, along the paths of history.
The ancient road of Agaro
Point of departure: Croveo
Point of arrival: Croveo
Length: 9,0 km
Walking time: 4 h 45′
Degree of difficulty: Challenging
Altitude difference: 785 m
Recommended period: April – October
Agaro is a Walser village now submerged by the homonymous artificial lake. This scenic loop route allows the experienced hiker to walk two trails. These, in some sections are carved into the rock, and for seven centuries have connected the village of Agaro to Croveo and then to its capital Baceno.
The Brumei lake
Point of departure: Osso – “Treno dei Bimbi”
Point of arrival: Osso – “Treno dei Bimbi”
Length: 18,5 km
Walking time: 7 h
Degree of difficulty: Challenging
Altitude difference: 1300 m
Recommended period: May – October
Long and challenging circular route to reach Brumei lake, located in a large basin at the foot of the steep walls of Mount Cistella. Itinerary reserved for experienced and trained hikers.
The "Veia di Scuetar"
Point of departure: Croveo
Point of arrival: Croveo
Length: 16,2 km
Walking time: 5 h 30′
Degree of difficulty: Challenging
Altitude difference: 720 m uphill
Recommended period: April – October
The long circular route, on well-marked paths and mule tracks, has in its name a strong link with the local dialect. Among the patriarchs of the valley remains a veil of mystery on the most authentic translation of the name “Veia of Scuetar”. Someone of them translate the name as “Via degli sguatteri”, that means, “Garbage boy Road”, some others translate it as “Via degli Scoiattoli”, that means “Squirrel Road”. This second translation indicates the ease with which it is possible to sight this acrobatic animal in the thick woods trees that the path crosses. The “Veia di Scuetar” is also the main road travelled by the herds from Cravegna to the pastures of the Bondolero Valley.
The tour of Compolo
The tour of Deccia
Point of departure: Cravegna (Crodo)
Point of arrival: Cravegna (Crodo)
Length: 10,4 km
Walking time: 5 h
Degree of difficulty: Challenging
Altitude difference: 960 m uphill
Recommended period: May – October
The ascent to Deccia is an enchanting itinerary even in winter: in this case, however, ascent and descent must be undertaken along the consortium track that from Torrente Alfenza goes up to Deccia.
The pastures of Deccia overlook the small village of Cravegna, in the territory of the Municipality of Crodo. They have been carefully preserved over the centuries and the beautiful view that can be admired from Alpe Deccia, will be a worthy reward for the efforts made along the way.
Monte Cazzola and the Buscagna Valley
Point of departure: Alpe Devero
Point of arrival: Alpe Devero
Length: 12,7 km
Walking time: 5 h 30′
Degree of difficulty: Challenging
Altitude difference: 815 m uphill
Recommended period: June – October
Monte Cazzola is one of the most popular and sought after destinations within the rich hiking landscape of the Devero Park. From the grassy bump of Monte Cazzola, positioned in the middle of a crown of enchanting peaks, the gaze sweeps 360.
Monte Cazzola is also very popular in winter, thanks to trails for ski mountaineers. The itinerary starts from the Devero plain and passes through the Buscagna Valley, whose vast prairies recall the majestic environment of the Far West or the Great North.
