Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Parco naturale dell'Alta Val Sesia e dell'Alta Val Strona

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41 m

Acqua Bianca Waterfall

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Beautiful waterfall that pours more water down at the rhythm of the day. This all has to do with the rising daytime temperature. On sunny days, even more meltwater comes …

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688 m

View of Monte Rosa

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Going up to the Pastore Refuge, the view slowly opens up onto the magnificent wall of Monte Rosa

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694 m

Alta Valsesia Nature Park

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The Alta Valsesia Natural Park is a treasure trove of beauty and biodiversity. It was established in 1979 and is the highest park in Europe because it reaches the 4,554 …

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755 m

Sesia River Pile Bridge

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A sturdy stilt bridge allows you to cross the swollen Sesia mountain river easily and dry-shod. Incidentally, from this point on, you're welcome to enter the Parco Naturale "Alta Val Sesia."

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2.27 km

Picnic area with a beautiful view

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Beautiful picnic area, slightly lower than the hiking trail, invites you to take a break. You get the beautiful views for free.

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4.71 km

Alpe Testanera

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House and samples at a height of 2260 meters serve in the summer as a resting place for the livestock supervisors who are on summer internship. A picnic bench invites …

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6.84 km

Rifugio Barba Ferrero

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Refuge located in one of the most beautiful points of view of Monterosa, absolutely worth visiting once. Check availability of places in the summer months due to the large turnout.

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6.96 km

Waterfall Before the Barba Ferrero Hut

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11.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

5.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.60 km

2.12 km

392 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

Saturday 20 December

1°C

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56 %

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Acqua Bianca Waterfall – Alta Valsesia Nature Park loop from Casa Prati

Acqua Bianca Waterfall

View of Monte Rosa

Alta Valsesia Nature Park

Sesia River Pile Bridge

Picnic area with a beautiful view

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Waterfall Before the Barba Ferrero Hut

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