Alagna Valsesia
This compact alpine village in Piedmont's Valsesia valley, Alagna Valsesia sits at the foot of Monte Rosa — the second-highest peak in the Alps — and is internationally known for freeride off-piste skiing. It serves as the traditional starting point for the climb to the Margherita Hut, the highest building in Europe at over 4,500 metres. Originally settled by Walser people in the early 12th century, the village is part of the UNESCO-recognised Sesia Val Grande Geopark.
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- Population301
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.4 km2.1 mi
Nearest airports
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Alagna Valsesia: quick answers
Where is Alagna Valsesia?
Alagna Valsesia is in Vercelli, Italy, about 33 km21 miles in a straight line from Biella.
How do you get to Alagna Valsesia?
The nearest airport is Ferno (MXP), about 2 hr 11 min away by road. The nearest train station is Varallo Sesia, about 45 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Alagna Valsesia?
The warmest month is July, averaging 9°C49°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -10°C14°F. The wettest month is July, with about 230 mm9.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Alagna Valsesia?
OpenStreetMap lists 11 museums, 11 restaurants, 5 cafés and 28 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Alagna Valsesia?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Omegna, Varallo Sesia and Pella.