Places
Hike·Hard·Sporty·Hidden gem
Val Pogallo, Val Grande
Piedmont
From Cicogna the trail follows the Rio Pogallo up a wooded ravine, crossing it on old bridges, past the abandoned hamlet of Pogallo and the logging-era mule tracks, to In La Piana. There are no facilities, no phone signal and no easy escape — the Val Grande at its most authentic.
Duration
Full day
Distance
16 km
Elevation
+800 m
Best season
May – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at Cicogna, the last village of the Val Grande.
Water
The Rio Pogallo and side streams; treat before drinking.
Highlights
- Gateway to Italy's largest wilderness
- Abandoned hamlet of Pogallo
- Historic logging mule tracks and bridges
With your dog
Experienced dogs only — a long, rough, remote route into a true wilderness.
