Evening snowshoeing to Alpe Devero
Highlights
- Set out to discover Alpe Devero with a night snowshoe hike in fresh snow
- Walk with snowshoes on your feet on a 4 km loop trail with an altitude difference of 150 m
- Stop at Lago Nero and reach Crampiolo under a magical starry sky
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Full description
Evening walking in the snow? Sounds a bit strange... until you get to Devero and find yourself under a sky full of stars, with Lake Nero shimmering in the moonlight and the village of Crampiolo looking like something out of a fairy tale.
In two and a half hours, this snowshoe hi ke will take you through the snow-covered paths and forests of the Ossola with an easy circular route of about 4 km.
Get ready for snowshoeing under the stars and some magical encounters with nocturnal animals!
What we will do
The meeting point isAlpe Devero (VB), 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
After the usual introductions, the environmental hiking guide will hand us out snowshoes and poles (included) for our night walk in the fresh snow. For light in the woods at night, we will instead carry a head torch.
Through very quiet forest paths we will walk along a 4 km round trip route with a difference in altitude of approximately 150 m.
Along the way, the guide will tell us stories and anecdotes about the nature of the place, which is immersed in the Ossola Protected Areas Park. During the ascent we will stop at Lago Nero (Black Lake), so called because of its leaden waters, surrounded by larch trees and undulating heights.
After about 50 minutes we will reach Crampiolo, the highest point of our route, and begin the descent to the Devero Plain under the starry canopy, a truly unmissable panorama. If we are lucky, we may even encounter some nocturnal animals along the way.
The snowshoe hike will end with a return to the starting point after about 2½ hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is very simple and suitable for everyone, with no age limit. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Children under the age of 6 participate free of charge; infants(0-2 years) may be carried by their parents in wraps or backpacks, while those with a foot size under 33 may participate in the hike wearing snowshoes (snowshoes under this size are not available).
Other information
The activity is available from December to March, on Fridays and Saturdays, and is confirmed with a minimum number of 6 participants.
The meeting place cannot be reached by public transport. There is paid parking on site.
On the return journey, it will be possible to stop for dinner at a mountain hut, costing from €35 per person (payable locally). Contact the guide after booking confirmation for more information and to report any food allergies or intolerances.
Leashed dogs of all sizes may be brought.
Recommended clothing
- Layered mountain clothing
- Waterproof hiking boots (no Moon Boot, no flat shoes)
Don't forget to bring
- Front light
- Cap
- Gloves
- Backpack
- Water bottle
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Baceno, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
