LAKE MAGGIORE – Day Hike – Level MODERATE

LAKE MAGGIORE – Day Hike – Level MODERATE

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Mount Faiè is a privileged panoramic balcony over the Maggiore, Mergozzo and Orta lakes but also over the rugged mountains of the Val Grande National Park and the peaks of the Monte Rosa massif. Mount Faiè, albeit with its modest altitude, offers a spectacle as far as the eye can see. From the small rural village located at the end of the road that goes up from the lakes we set off in a splendid beech forest all the way to the top of the mountain. An itinerary that can be enjoyed also during the hottest months of july and august as it develops mostly in the shade. During the spring months it is possible to extend the itinerary to cover also the Vercio Hermitage, a place of peace and tranquillity famous for the blooming of the rhododendrons.

BEST SEASON: april to november

WHAT TO EXPECT
TRIP TYPE: Day Hike Tour
TRIP LENGTH: Full Day
DRIVING TIME FROM MILAN: 1h45 – Let us know if you’re staying somewhere else and still want to organize the tour with us. We can meet you on the way!

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MODERATE – Click HERE to understand the Hiking Difficulty Levels

DISTANCE: 8 km/4.9 mi
ELEVATION GAIN: 550 m/1,805 ft
HIGHEST ALTITUDE: 1.352 m/4,435 ft
LUNCH: bring your own packed lunch

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20% discount on the total price for families with kids and parties of 3 and 4. For bigger groups please ask for quote.

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IMPORTANT: we run our tours in almost all weather conditions and very rarely cancel. See our Terms and Conditions for information on cancellations and refunds

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