What to see in Macugnaga in the Anzasca Valley, a town in the Monte Rosa Massif where you can walk, eat and breathe fresh air, even with children, read the advice in the post.
With the beginning of autumn, the summer holidays become a precious memory for all of us. The daily routine gives you a certain nostalgia, a desire to throw yourself into an adventure. And what could be more adventurous than mountaineering? In Italy one of the most beautiful areas for this sport is undoubtedly the Monte Rosa, also known as the Monte Rosa Massif.
Part of Massive it is located in Switzerland while the Italian part is located in Piedmont. Today we present the municipality of Macugnaga in the Anzasca Valley with its magical secrets. This is an ideal place for both professional mountaineering and walking, but don't overdo it. In the mountains you must always be careful and the power and danger of the mountains should not be underestimated.
Madonna delle Nevi on Monte Moro
On Monte Moro, one of the mountains of the Monte Rosa Massif, is the statue of Madonna of the Snows. It is a real work of art that is located at 3000 meters above sea level. This year Our Lady, who has a height of 5,6 meters, is celebrating her 50th anniversary. The symbol of peace between Italy and Switzerland it is located on the border. In 1997 Monsignor Zibetti proceeded to gild the Madonna. Since that year it has shone like a star under the Alpine sun. You can reach Mount Moro on foot from the Staffa hamlet of Macugnaga in about 4 and a half hours or travel there by cable car.
The Lake of the Fairies
Do you want to go to the mountains without climbing up to 3000 meters? The Fairy Lake offers an enchanting destination of extraordinary beauty. It is in the middle of the mountains and looks like a Canadian mountain lake. In about an hour you can easily get there on foot. The path goes through a wood and is not as tiring as the one leading to Monte Moro. When you arrive at the emerald lake, its magical effect will make you feel like in a fairy tale surrounded by mountain fairies. Here there are also two bars to relax and refresh after a good walk.
Walser Borca Museum and Guia Gold Mine
It is also interesting to know history of the area. Monte Rosa is inhabited by the Walser Municipality, one population of Swiss origin who came to Italy crossing the Alps. Online you can find a lot of interesting information about the Walser people, for example on Viestoriche.net. In Borca there is also a small museum where you can see how the Walsers lived many years ago. It is only open in summer, but it is worth going there. The same is true for the Macugnaga Guia gold mine open to tourist-cultural visits. As in many landscapes of America, even at Monte Rosa the gold diggers of the past sought and found his fortune.
Pecetto
Pecetto is one of the hamlets of Macugnaga among the most beautiful and richest in restaurants and hotels but also in the typically Walser houses. In Pecetto you can eat delicious gnocchi at Edelweiss and take a walk with a camera to catch the particular corners of the small town. IS very suitable for families with children and elderly because there are no climbs.
