Access forbidden to the path Ponte Casletto-Ponte di Velina-Orfalecchio: clarifications
(Vogogna, 07 Aug 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 Corte Buè to Orfalecchio is regulated
by a Convention between the Park authority and the Val Grande Hikers' Association
(Director's Decree n. 330 of 29/11/2011), whereas path restoration of the
so-called
« Val Grande lower way » (P.te Casletto-Orfalecchio-Arca-In la Piana) is
currently being assessed and planned by the Park managing authority together
with the municipalities
of Cossogno and San Bernardino Verbano, the Italian Alpine Club – sections
of Eastern Monterosa, and the Val Grande Hikers' Association (Decree n.379
of 28/12/2011).
It is thus possible to walk the A section only (Ompio-Corte Buè-Orfalecchio),
while it is highly recommended not to walk the section Orfalecchio-Arca-In
la Piana because of the trail's danger and uncertainty.
