Monte Rosa – Piedmont: glaciers, alpine valleys and landscapes that rise above the clouds. Monte Rosa, with its over 4,600 meters above sea level, dominates the border between Piedmont and Switzerland. On the Piedmontese side, a world of valleys, glaciers, paths and high-altitude villages opens up that are part of the Anzasca Valley, Valsesia and Sesia Valley. A powerful environment, shaped by centuries of mountain history and Walser culture. 🏔️ High altitudes and spectacular refuges: The area is home to the Capanna Margherita Refuge, the highest in Europe, which can be reached by mountain guide through glaciers and high mountain paths. Mountaineering enthusiasts will find one of the most fascinating ski areas in the western Alps here. 👉 Tip: If you are not a mountaineer, take the cable car up to Punta Indren and enjoy the view of glaciers and peaks over 4,000 meters. 🚶 Trekking and high-altitude trails: Monte Rosa is crisscrossed by a dense network of hiking trails, from the simplest to the most challenging itineraries. The routes touch mountain pastures, glacial lakes, larch forests and views that range up to Monviso and Mont Blanc. 👉 Tip: The Belvedere Glaciological Trail, in Val d'Ossola, is accessible and offers a unique view of the glacier at the foot of the east face of Monte Rosa. 🏘️ Alpine villages and Walser culture: Mountain villages, such as Macugnaga or Alagna Valsesia, preserve traditional wooden architecture, high-altitude chapels and testimonies of the Walser civilization. The local culture is expressed in language, crafts, cuisine and traditions related to the mountains. 👉 Tip: In Macugnaga, visit the Museum of the Mountain and the Walser People to discover the daily life in these valleys in past centuries. ❄️ Sport and nature all year round: In winter, the resorts of Monte Rosa offer downhill skiing, freeriding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. In summer, hiking, climbing and mountain biking enliven the valleys. Respect for the environment and the enhancement of local resources are central elements of the tourist offer. 👉 Tip: Try a night snowshoe hike with a guide through the snowy woods of Valsesia: a silent and immersive experience. Piedmontese Monte Rosa is a vertical and authentic world, where the mountains are experienced with respect, passion and deep memory.