Macugnaga

Macugnaga stands at 1,327 meters elevation at the base of Monte Rosa, displaying traditional Alpine architecture throughout its mountain landscape.

The Chiesa Vecchia, built in the 13th century, features an ancient linden tree and represents the early religious structures of this Alpine settlement.

The Walser Museum in Borca preserves the heritage of medieval German settlers who established their community in this Italian Alpine valley.

A cableway connects the town center to Passo del Monte Moro at 3,000 meters, providing access to skiing slopes and hiking trails.

The Dorf district contains preserved larch trunk huts with Nordic-inspired designs, including a communal stone bakery used annually for bread making.

Location: Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola

Capital city: Macugnaga

Elevation above the sea: 1,327 m

Shares border with: Alagna Valsesia, Ceppo Morelli, Alto Sermenza, Carcoforo, Saas-Almagell, Zermatt

Address: Comune, Piazza Municipio, 1, 28876 Staffa VB 28876

Website: https://comune.macugnaga.vb.it

GPS coordinates: 45.96667,7.96667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01