MTB: Ante Summit of Punta Elgio

From the hamlet of Ponte, follow the Formazza Valley state road as far as Sottofrua, then continue, passing the Toce waterfall, as far as the Walser village of Riale. At the junction follow the dirt road on the right that climbs immediately with a constant gradient via stony hairpin bends. After the last few bends and a flat stretch, the road heads left and, after passing the Maria Luisa refuge, reaches Lago del Toggia. Follow it along the dirt road which continues along the left-hand side of a false plateau until the end, near the San Giacomo Pass. From the hill, head in a south-westerly direction, leaving the road and climbing along narrow paths that take you over several grassy bumps, on foot where necessary, until you reach the col at 2489 m (8166 ft). Head towards the now visible Punta Elgio and climb the steep slope that leads to the ante summit on foot. Going downhill, you can follow some fun paths and meadows in a south-easterly direction to join the route that skirts the lake, ending the excursion along the same uphill route to Ponte.

Ponte – La Frua – Riale – San Giacomo Pass – Ante Summit of Punta Elgio – Riale – Ponte

Ponte 1286 m (4219 ft)

Ante Summit of Punta Elgio 2618 m (8589 ft)

1332 m (4370 ft)

38 km

Partial

July – September

IM

CNS f.265 Nufenenpass, f.1271 Basodino / IGC f.11 Domodossola and Val Formazza

From Gravellona Toce, follow the SS33 Ossola Highway until the exit for the Antigorio and Formazza valleys. Continue towards Crodo and Premia and the Valle Formazza until you get to the hamlet of Ponte di Formazza.