News from the Italian Parks: Piedmont

(Vogogna, 29 Mar 17) We inform that fishing permits (“Tesserini per l’esercizio della pesca”) are available in Vogogna at the Park offices (Piazza Pretorio 6, side entrance from Vicolo Santa Marta) and at the headquarters of the Carabinieri command deployed at the Park (Coordinamento Territoriale Carab...

(Vogogna, 26 Giu 15) The Park Authority informs users that the routine maintenance works will soon start in some bivouacs (Alpe La Colma, Alpe Scaredi, Alpe In La Piana, Bocchetta di Campo). During the works (daytime) the bivouacs will not be available, at night-time they will be usable, but some inconveniences may o...

(Vogogna, 26 Mar 14) UPDATE OF APRIL 16TH, 2014The impossibility to reach the Val Grande from Ossola, Vigezzo and Cannobina persists due to the snow level and the snowslides. The slopes in the shade of the southern area are covered with snow too. We advise you against carrying out the crossing Malesco-Scaredi-In La Pian...

(Vogogna, 09 Set 13) The ceremony for the announcement of the new geoparks of the European and world network took place on the 5th of September within the Asclepio sanctuary in the ancient town of Velia, in the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, in the presence of more than 450 delegates representing 41 ...

(Vogogna, 01 Lug 13) The Park Authority informs you that the Pian Vada' Bivouac will not be available from 30th June to 20th July 2013 (in any case until the works end) due to the installation of the photovoltaic system and the taking of safety measures for the electrical devices. ...

(Vogogna, 15 Feb 13) A fire broke out yesterday in Val Grande National Park, in the forests situated above Colloro in the Curt Alp. Firefighters, troops belonging to the Territorial Coordination for Environment of the State Forestry Corps, together with the volunteer members of the A.I.B. (Vol...

(Vogogna, 19 Dic 12) The National Park Val Grande and the Association "Supervulcano Valsesia ONLUS" have started the procedure for the recognition of the "Sesia-Val Grande Geopark" in the European and Global Geopark Network (EGN and GGN) under the aegis of the Unesco. The united candidacy of a ...

(Vogogna, 07 Ago 12) The Park managing authority informs that, due to the persistent danger, it is forbidden to walk the path Ponte Casletto-Ponte di Velina-Orfalecchio, according to Ordinance n.24 issued by the Municipality of San Bernardino Verbano in 1999. The maintenance of paths connecting Co...

(Vogogna, 03 Ago 12) (Vogogna, on the 3rd of August 2012) Many events have been organized for the next days: guide excursions, presentation of new books, videos, gastronomical events, shows, workshops. Among these events we bring the following ones to your attention: presentation of the "Guida del...

(Vogogna, 13 Lug 12) "I Sentieri del Gusto" is a wine and food initiative organized by the Val Grande park managing authority to promote local typical products. This year marks the 12th edition of the initiative, which foresees a calendar of events in restaurants and trattorie in October and Nov...