Snowshoeing Prà del Bosco

This is a typical mid-winter excursion, for which you can have a later start, without having to worry. It is suitable for the whole family and allows you to relax at an excellent holiday farm and savour typical local products.
After leaving “La Fraccia” holiday farm, follow the path which, passing through a beautiful larch and fir forest, leads slightly uphill to Prà del Bosco (1413 m). The cardinal rule is to walk in silence and to pay attention: you will easily be able to spot deer on this route! After admiring the stunning view from the huts on the Alpine pasture, continue downhill, following the fun hairpin bends in the middle of the forest until you reach Alpe Cioina (1143 m). From here, you can see from Val Cairasca below to the surrounding peaks, including the famous Monte Cistella, one of the most beautiful summits in Ossola. And now you can simply return along the easy, flat path to the starting point. Several wooden signs guide the way.

Fraccia, Trasquera (1300 m)

From Varzo, follow signs for San Domenico and then turn left at the crossroads to Trasquera. Continue until the junction where La Sotta/Fraccia is signposted on the right. The road is cleared by municipal vehicles, but it is advisable to bring snow chains.

T

150 m

2 hrs

It is advisable to contact Agriturismo La Fraccia for information about opening times and snow conditions. You can also arrive by snowshoe, rather than by car, from Trasquera, following a signposted snowshoeing route that departs from the church and the village, leading up to La Sotta, where the Centro Polifunzionale is located.

Info: www.fracciaagriturismo.it