What to do near Balmuccia, VC

Varallo Sesia

Visit to Varallo Sesia and Sacro Monte, which is the oldest of the Sacred Mountains, having been erected starting in 1491 by Bernardino Caimi, an Observant Friar Minor and former custodian in the Holy Land.

Traditional Militia of Bannio

Historical militia established 400 years ago at the initiative of the Spanish governor of Milan. It is characterized by very specific uniforms and traditional rules and bands that have been handed down to this day.

The oasis of Zegna

A visionary project, a beacon of hope on the road to sustainable development

Shrine of St. Bernard

Legend has it built in just 50 hours thanks to the remains of Dolcinian fortifications. Indeed, it was here that the infamous friar fought his last battle.

Shrine of Our Lady of the Heath

Consisting of a smaller, older church and a larger one, the heart of the sanctuary, this peaceful place that welcomes hermits and pilgrims has a past of processions gone wrong and heretics on the run.

Guia Gold Mine

Mining Museum where you can venture on a guided tour through the tunnels of one of Europe's most important gold mines, and learn the stories of the miners and legends related to the mine.

Quarazza Valley

Small valley located between the Anzasca Valley and the Sesia Valley crossed by paths starting from the hamlets Borca and Fornarelli and embellished by the "Fairy Lake."

Old Walser House of Borca

A 17th-century Walser house in a hamlet in the municipality of Marcugnaga gives an immersion into Walser life and traditions. A small jewel lovingly cared for by a group of volunteers.

The Walser rye bread oven

In the Dorf of Macugnaga is the oven that was used by the Walser community to bake traditional bread made from rye flour. A second version also contains raisins and walnuts.

Island of San Giulio

A place of silence, suspended in time

The traditional militia of Calasca

Militia created in the 17th century by the governor of Milan, "Giovanni da Mendoza," for the purpose of controlling and protecting the territories of the Anzasca Valley that were part of the duchy.

The Sacred Mount of Orta

Art, spirituality and nature bring to life a mystical path overlooking Lake Orta