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Walk from Bannio to Anzino along the Olocchia

Historical towns, pastures and the Olocchia creek

Val D'Ossola - Valle Anzasca

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Length:
6 Km

Our time:
1h45' walking

Total climb:
280 mt

Min and max height:
559 mt - 785 mt

Type of track:
ring track

Surface:
trail - asphalt

Panorama:
historical town - mountains

Cell network coverage:
excellent

Traced in winter:
yes

Traced by bike:
no

The itinerary connects the towns of Bannio and Anzino, united into a single municipality in 1928, following the national revisions of towns’ districts. The two towns are located on the two riverbanks of the Olocchia creek, one facing the other.

The hike starts from the evocative historic center of Bannio, with its rural and noble houses, and retraces the main road from where many alleys radiate, outlining the fish-bone-like city plan, typical in the Medieval era. Here are some of the houses of those who became rich by emigrating or by working in the mining businesses, very common in Valle Anzasca. This is why, among the narrow alleys, it’s possible to see large residences facing inner courtyards, with decorative elements, unusual in a mountain town!

The trail proceeds along the mule track that leads to Pontegrande and twists and turns among the ancient streets of Anzino, crosses the towns of Riscillone, Valpiana and Parcineto, passing by the Olocchia creek.

Traveled on: Jul 5th, 2023