Anzasca Valley – Piedmont: majestic glaciers, stone villages and vertical horizons. The Anzasca Valley, one of the seven valleys of Ossola, extends from Piedimulera to the foot of Monte Rosa. Dominated by imposing walls and coniferous forests, it is an alpine valley with a strong character, where the presence of the mountain is constant and deep. Nature here expresses itself with intensity, between streams, rocks, pastures and eternal ice. 🗻 Monte Rosa and the east face: At the end of the valley opens the Conca di Macugnaga, where the famous east face of Monte Rosa stands: over 2,000 meters of vertical elevation gain, among the highest in the Alps. A landscape that excites, with suspended glaciers and peaks that seem to touch the sky. 👉 Tip: From the Macugnaga viewpoint, which can also be reached by chairlift, you can enjoy a privileged view of the glacier and the east face of Monte Rosa. 🏞️ Trails and high-altitude refuges: The valley offers numerous hiking routes, from the simplest along the valley floor to high-altitude routes to refuges and glacial lakes. The path that leads to the Zamboni-Zappa Refuge is one of the most evocative, surrounded by moraines, rhododendrons and streams of pure water. 👉 Tip: In summer, continue from the refuge towards Lake Locce for a hike that crosses one of the most spectacular glacial environments in Piedmont. 🏘️ Walser architecture and Alpine traditions: The Walser culture has left a deep mark on the valley, especially in Macugnaga, where the wooden and stone houses, flowered balconies and slate roofs tell an ancient story. The language, customs and religious celebrations keep alive the link with the Germanic origins of the population. 👉 Tip: Visit the Walser Museum in Borca to learn about the customs, tools and daily life of the Alpine communities of yesteryear. 🌲 Nature, silence and biodiversity: The larch and fir forests that rise towards the upper valley are home to typical alpine fauna: marmots, deer, golden eagles and ibex move freely in undisturbed environments. The valley, although accessible, has been able to maintain its ecological balance. 👉 Tip: Walk along the Quarazza Nature Trail, through woods, ancient mills and the exciting submerged village of Macugnaga-Quarazza. 🧀 Alpine flavours and local cuisine: In the valley, alpine cheeses, aged cured meats and simple desserts linked to the mountain tradition are produced. The summer huts offer direct tasting, while in the refuges you can find typical dishes such as polenta concia or barley and potato soups. 👉 Tip: Stop at a cabin near Isella to taste fresh cheeses accompanied by rye bread and local honey. The Anzasca Valley is an authentic, vertical and silent mountain, where ice, wood and stone tell stories of resistance and wonder.