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The Walser rye bread oven
In the Dorf of Macugnaga is the oven that was used by the Walser community to bake traditional bread made from rye flour. A second version also contains raisins and walnuts.
Quarazza Valley
Small valley located between the Anzasca Valley and the Sesia Valley crossed by paths starting from the hamlets Borca and Fornarelli and embellished by the "Fairy Lake."
The viewpoint over the peaks of Monte Rosa
There is a viewpoint reachable from Macugnaga where you can admire the glacier, glacial moraine and the East Face of Monte Rosa, the only Himalayan-type wall in Europe.
Guia Gold Mine
Mining Museum where you can venture on a guided tour through the tunnels of one of Europe's most important gold mines, and learn the stories of the miners and legends related to the mine.
Macugnaga Wildlife Oasis
Protected place, where it is possible to hike, in a sustainable and responsible way, in order to observe the fauna of the Upper Anzasca Valley and Monte Rosa.
Old Walser House of Borca
A 17th-century Walser house in a hamlet in the municipality of Marcugnaga gives an immersion into Walser life and traditions. A small jewel lovingly cared for by a group of volunteers.
The Dorf of Macugnaga
From the Old Church in Macugnaga you enter the Dorf, the old Walser village with typical wood and stone houses dating back to the 1700s.
The "Old Linden Tree" (Der alte Lindebaum)
The Old Linden Tree, called Alte Lindebaum in Titsch, the language of the Walser, is a monumental tree found in Macugnaga that dates back to the second half of the 13th century.
Traditional Militia of Bannio
Historical militia established 400 years ago at the initiative of the Spanish governor of Milan. It is characterized by very specific uniforms and traditional rules and bands that have been handed down to this day.
Varallo Sesia
Visit to Varallo Sesia and Sacro Monte, which is the oldest of the Sacred Mountains, having been erected starting in 1491 by Bernardino Caimi, an Observant Friar Minor and former custodian in the Holy Land.
Alpages ouverts - Open pastures
In high altitude huts to discover the secrets of fontina cheese
The traditional militia of Calasca
Militia created in the 17th century by the governor of Milan, "Giovanni da Mendoza," for the purpose of controlling and protecting the territories of the Anzasca Valley that were part of the duchy.