Masera: Trails, Churches and Peaks in the Surrounding Area
Accommodation in Masera
Churches and Oratories
The Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Martino was built in 1883 on the site of an earlier Romanesque church. It houses a 19th-century organ. The old Oratorio di Sant’Abbondio marks the entrance to Masera from Valle Vigezzo and stands on a rocky precipice. For those interested in culture, a parish church and an old oratorio are therefore among Masera’s religious landmarks.
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Mountain Trail and Elevation
The Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista is located on the mountain above Masera at an elevation of approximately 800 metres and can only be reached via a mountain trail. The elevation given is approximate. When planning a visit to this destination, the mountain location and trail access must therefore be considered together; access is exclusively via a mountain trail. Anyone including this place in a hiking itinerary can use the approximate elevation as a guide and the mountain trail as the decisive access method.
Scenic Railway Through Masera
The Centovalli–Vigezzo railway is a scenic railway with a tourist focus. It runs through Masera and offers departures or intermediate stops there. For planning a visit to the area, the railway connection is an option alongside access to the Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista via a mountain trail. During a stay in Masera, the railway can therefore be planned separately from a destination that can only be reached via a mountain trail.
Named Trails
The “Trekking – Masera e le sue frazioni” route is easy and connects the sun-exposed districts of Masera. It runs mostly along mule tracks and passes through a landscape that is still actively farmed. The route starts at Masera railway station and leads to the church square, where trails A6, A8, A10 and M0 begin. Via del Mercato also starts at Masera railway station. For planning a hike within Masera, the easy route, the predominant trail type and the sequence from the railway station to the church square are therefore key details. The railway station is also the stated starting point for both the “Trekking – Masera e le sue frazioni” route and Via del Mercato.
Peaks in the Surrounding Area
Cima la Sella is a named peak in the area surrounding Masera. Colmine di Crevola is a named peak in the area surrounding Masera. Punta I Pisoui is a named peak in the area surrounding Masera. Monte Alom is a named peak in the area surrounding Masera.
Other Places in the Surrounding Area
Parrocchia Ss. Gervasio E Protasio, a church, is located in the immediate vicinity of Masera. Gmeinalp, a ruin site, is located in the wider regional area surrounding Masera. Palazzo Flaim, a palazzo, and Parrocchia San Pietro Apostolo, a church, are also located in the wider regional area surrounding Masera. The two churches mentioned are located in different regional contexts: Ss. Gervasio E Protasio in the immediate vicinity and San Pietro Apostolo in the wider regional area.
Other destinations: Someraro, Brovello-Carpugnino, San Bernardino Verbano, Arizzano, Feriolo Di Baveno, Premeno, Baceno and Gurro.
For the higher-level travel overview: Verbano-Cusio-Ossola.
