Sesia Glacier

Sesia Glacier is a glacier on the southern slopes of Monte Rosa that feeds the Sesia River in the Piedmont region. The ice spreads across an extensive area and forms an important water system in this alpine high mountain zone.

The glacier has long witnessed climate changes that transformed its appearance and size over the decades. These changes are part of the natural history of alpine landscapes and affect the waterways that originate from this region.

The glacier sits near Walser settlements whose residents have lived in this high region for centuries, shaping the landscape with their distinctive building traditions. Local architecture features characteristic stone houses that reflect adaptation to alpine conditions.

The glacier area is accessible from Alagna Valsesia via hiking routes, with Capanna Margherita serving as an orientation point. Visitors should expect mountainous terrain and changing weather conditions at elevation.

Meltwater from the glacier feeds a river that travels a long distance through valleys before eventually joining a much larger river system. This water journey connects the high Alps with lower flatland areas and forms part of the regional water network.