Macugnaga Family Experience
Give your children a magical weekend in Macugnaga, surrounded by enchanted forests, Walser goblins, and outdoor adventures at the foot of Monte Rosa.
EVENT LOCATION AND DATE
Meeting point at 2:00 PM at the Isella hamlet parking area, Macugnaga
Departure: Miners' Trail, with a hiking guide
Dates:
- Saturday, April 18 and 25, 2026
- Saturday, May 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2026
- Sunday, May 31, 2026
Walking along the Miners’ Trail accompanied by a hiking guide, you will discover interesting facts about the area and the Guia Gold Mine, which you will visit in the hamlet of Fornarelli. After a short walk of about 5 minutes, you will reach the Antica Casa Walser museum in the hamlet of Borca. Here, adults will take a journey back in time, discovering the secrets of the Walser community, an ancient Alpine population that settled in Macugnaga starting from the 1200s. Meanwhile, children will have fun taking part in a fantastic creative workshop, where they will create their own backwards-footed gnomes, the Gotwiarghini: small and mischievous forest goblins of Walser tradition who wander through the heart of Macugnaga with their lanterns!
Withdrawal conditions
In caso di cancellazione, il servizio non è rimborsabile.
What's included
– Guided walk with a hiking guide
– Guided tour of the Guia Gold Mine with a site guide
– Guided visit to the Antica Casa Walser Museum in Borca (adults)
– Participation in the creative workshop (children)
What is not included
– Parking
– Anything not expressly specified
Know Before You Go
Experience designed for families with children, also suitable for groups; a recurring initiative available on the dates indicated above.
Total duration: approximately 2 hours
Mine visit route: approx. 1.5 km 45 minutes (flat, fully illuminated path, accessible to people with disabilities and children in strollers)
Internal mine temperature: approx. 9C, with 97% humidity (appropriate clothing recommended: jacket and hiking boots)
In case of bad weather, the event will still take place.
In case of cancellation, the fee will be refunded.
Pets are not allowed inside the mine or in the Walser House Museum. If present during the walk, our hiking guide can take care of your four-legged friends during the mine visit, in the designated area at the entrance of the mining site.
Booking: until the day of the event, by 2:00 PM.
Reservations can only be made via online payment by credit card.
During the walk along the trails, a child carrier backpack or baby carrier is recommended instead of a stroller.
Suitable for anyone who wishes to spend unforgettable moments in the heart of the Pearl of Monte Rosa, ensuring great fun for children and enjoyable discoveries in the enchanted nature of Macugnaga!
For further details, please contact the Tourist Information Office of Macugnaga and Valle Anzasca:
Tel. +39 0324 65 119
E-mail: iat@comune.macugnaga.vb.it