LAKE MAGGIORE – Day Hike – Level MODERATE or DEMANDING

LAKE MAGGIORE – Day Hike – Level MODERATE or DEMANDING

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Todum Peak is one of the most panoramic mountains overlooking Lake Maggiore to the south and the Val Grande National Park to the north. A loop itinierary for a 360° view that embraces an area of great beauty, including the gulf of the Borromean Islands and the peaks of the Monte Rosa massif. A car-free traditional rural village of great charm, an enchanting birch forest and some isolated mountain pastures are also waiting to be discovered on the way to the peak. As part of the ridge that looks right into the Val Grande National Park, Mount Todum is the perfect spot for a focus on interesting historical facts and curiosities concerning this area. The hike can be extended of an extra +200m (656 ft) to make it to the top of Piz Pernice (1.506 m /4,940 ft) along an extremely panoramic ridge trail.

BEST SEASON: may to october

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: 9 km/5.6 mi
ELEVATION GAIN: 720 m/2,362 ft
HIGHEST ALTITUDE: 1.298 m/4,258 ft
LUNCH: bring your own packed lunch

– DIFFICULTY LEVEL: DEMANDING – Click HERE to understand the Hiking Difficulty Levels
DISTANCE: 11 km/6.8 mi
ELEVATION GAIN: 930 m/3,051 ft
HIGHEST ALTITUDE: 1.506 m/4,940 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.

GEAR NEEDED: check the list of Things to Bring on a Day Hike

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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