Ossola

A true insider tip: In Ossola, the smallest corner of Italy between Ticino and Valais, you will find untouched nature and wilderness, silence and solitude that are hard to find elsewhere in Central Europe. An overwhelming mountain landscape connects the region between the Mediterranean Lago Maggiore and the eternal ice of Monte Rosa. The Rother hiking guide "Ossola" takes you on 54 tours through this varied and simultaneously remote hiking area of the Alps.

From village strolls along historic mule paths to wild summit climbs, everything is included: The tours lead into Italian mountain landscapes that could hardly be more beautiful. They are true journeys of discovery through a region that has almost been forgotten, stretching from palm trees in the south to glaciers in the north. The hikes pass by half-ruined palaces and farms, through vineyards reclaimed by the forest, and old pastures.

Reliable route descriptions, detailed information on requirements, as well as informative elevation profiles and detailed map excerpts make all tour suggestions easy and safe to follow. Additionally, GPS tracks are available for download. Information on public transport access, dining, and accommodation rounds off the hiking descriptions. Numerous photos set the stage for an adventurous hiking experience.

Author Tim Shaw is a local hiking guide in Ossola and a recognized expert on this region. He provides informative and knowledgeable insights into the wealth of history and culture in the hiking area, which is rarely mentioned in travel literature.