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Val d'Ossola-the hamlets of Montecrestese

Val d'Ossola-le frazioni di M...

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Val d'Ossola-the hamlets of Montecrestese sent on 17 Gennaio 2026 (11:12) by Gianfranco1956. 19 comments, 281 views.

Nikon Z8,
Nikon Z8
Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD
Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD
, 1/100 f/9.0, ISO 200, hand held.

Altoggio 725m, la più alta e un tempo la più abitata delle frazioni di Montecrestese, è posta all'estremità settentrionale della vasta piana che una volta era coltivata a segale e prato. Il toponimo deriva da “campo elevato” e richiama la natura stessa del territorio, che costituì storicamente luogo di nascondiglio per persone e bestiame nei momenti di pericolo. Era anche un luogo di passaggio obbligato per raggiungere le corti maggengali di Coipo, della Valle Agarina, le vaste praterie alpine di Matogno, della Valle Agrasino e, dopo la costruzione del Ponte del Diavolo, per arrivare più comodamente agli alpeggi del monte Navone e Larecchio. Sono ancora visibili in molte abitazioni i tratti tipici dell'architettura popolare di Montecrestese, quali le scale di pietra ad arco rampante e l'”astric”, dove si facevano essicare granaglie e canapa. Alcuni edifici storici del paese presentano affreschi risalenti al XV secolo.


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sent on 17 Gennaio 2026 (12:22) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

fascinating stone architecture
... it seems to have the appearance of an ancient church (but maybe it is not) :-)

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sent on 17 Gennaio 2026 (12:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

This is also very beautiful.
Congratulations and regards,
Paolo

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sent on 17 Gennaio 2026 (12:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

TOP

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sent on 17 Gennaio 2026 (13:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thanks Simone, Paolo and Werner
cheers Gianfranco

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sent on 17 Gennaio 2026 (14:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Both photos are very beautiful, characteristic houses and suggestive scenery.

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sent on 17 Gennaio 2026 (14:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Simply beautiful
Ciao Corrado

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sent on 17 Gennaio 2026 (14:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thanks Daniele and Corrado
cheers Gianfranco

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sent on 17 Gennaio 2026 (15:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

naturally beautiful... :-)

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sent on 17 Gennaio 2026 (16:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Beautiful, valuable architectural archaeology, beautiful shot,,
hello

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sent on 17 Gennaio 2026 (17:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Excellent photo and testimony of rural construction of the past, accompanied by an interesting caption.
Congratulations, Gianfranco, another beautiful series of photos.
Hi, Nino

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sent on 17 Gennaio 2026 (18:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

thank you Jerry, Bepi and Nino
bye Gianfranco

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sent on 17 Gennaio 2026 (23:12)    

Splendid old house and perfect shooting my friend Gianfranco....Jean:-P

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sent on 18 Gennaio 2026 (4:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Nice shot & great PDR !!

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sent on 18 Gennaio 2026 (8:25) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Nice shot!!
Happy Sunday!
Oleg.

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sent on 18 Gennaio 2026 (11:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

thank you Jean, Giovanni and Oleg
hello Gianfranco

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sent on 18 Gennaio 2026 (15:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Nice proposal Gianfranco

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sent on 18 Gennaio 2026 (19:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thanks Alessio
cheers Gianfranco

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sent on 19 Gennaio 2026 (18:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Beautiful shot of a very suggestive monument! Congratulations Gianfranco and greetings, Massimiliano

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sent on 20 Gennaio 2026 (9:11) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thanks Massimiliano
cheers Gianfranco


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