Vocca – Colle di Gavala
Vocca – Colle di Gavala
Typology: Hiking
Departure (m): 524
Arrival (m): 1660
Difference in altitude (m): 1136
Time required: 4 hours
Difficult: medium-difficult
Signpost: n. 219
Outings on foot
Period advised: from spring to autumn
From the square of the church of Isola di Vocca, near the old metal bridge that crosses the Sesia river is, take path 219. By walking along a dirt road, you will reach the former building of the Miniera della Gavala. Cross the Castellotto bridge and continue along the right bank of the stream. The muletrack starts climbing up into the wood to reach the alpine pastures of Cima all’Erta and Stalmezzo. The track gets a little unclear from this point, with frequent ups and downs, crossing abandoned alpine pastures such as: Selletto di Sopra, Oro dei Court, Massale, Pian delle Ruse Inferiore. From the latter the path becomes steeper through the alpine pastures of Oronegro and Grossa. From this point the path disappears, but after a short walk along the mountain side you will reach Colle di Gavala.