Val Grande National Park – The last Wilderness of the Alps

Val Grande National Park – From Val Vigezzo to Monte Togano

28.10.2025 – I started my hike in the quiet Val Vigezzo valley, surrounded by the Italian mountain scent. The trail led me deep into Val Grande National Park, a place that truly feels wild and forgotten. As I climbed higher, I passed old stone houses slowly being reclaimed by nature — silent reminders of the people “who once lived here”. The forest eventually opened up, revealing wide views over Lake Maggiore and the distant Alps. The final push to the top of Monte Togano (2,301 m) was steep but rewarding. Standing on the summit, I felt completely alone and free, with endless mountains stretching in every direction — a perfect reminder of how powerful and peaceful true wilderness can be.