
GTA (Great Alpine Traverse): The Heart of Walser Culture in Rimella
This long-distance trek avoids the tourist crowds, leading you through ancient stone villages and silent alpine valleys to breathtaking high-altitude passes.
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This long-distance trek avoids the tourist crowds, leading you through ancient stone villages and silent alpine valleys to breathtaking high-altitude passes.

If there is one true way to capture the soul of Valsesia and our beloved Val Mastallone, it’s by taking a seat at the table.

We have selected 5 easy itineraries for you, perfect for those who want to soak in the views at a slow pace, starting right from our villages of Rimella and Fobello.

We invite you to follow a loop itinerary through the Walser hamlets of Rimella, nestled in the stunning setting of Val Mastallone. Don’t treat it as just another hike: prepare for a journey through an open-air museum, where every cabin and every path tells a story of resilience and adaptation

Rimella is a magical place, but today we want to invite you to discover a route that will truly capture your heart: the hike from Santa Maria di Fobello to the stunning Lake Baranca.

From hidden gorges perfect for wild swimming to paragliding over Monte Rosa, here is our personal guide to discovering the very best of the region—a blend of centuries-old traditions and waterside adventures. Pack your bags, the journey starts now!