Val d'Ossola-the hamlets of Montecrestese

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Val d'Ossola-the hamlets of Montecrestese sent on January 17, 2026 (11:12) by Gianfranco1956. 14 comments, 117 views.

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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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26 persons like it: 75Daniele, Albieri Sergio, Andnol, Bepi, Carlo Alfonso, CianoLO, Claudio Ricci, Coradocon, Daniele Tucci, Diodato Campagna, Giannimtb, Ginolimbianchino, Gion65, Giorus, Jeant, Jerry Vacchieri, Jonathan68, Latino Rosario, Maryas, Obbes, Oleg Tsapko, Paogar, Roberto Arrigoni, Sigma3000, Simoneperi1967, Werner

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Simoneperi1967

sent on January 17, 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) :-)

Paogar

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

This is also very beautiful.
Congratulations and regards,
Paolo

Werner

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

TOP

Gianfranco1956

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

Thanks Simone, Paolo and Werner
cheers Gianfranco

75Daniele

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

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

Coradocon

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

Simply beautiful
Ciao Corrado

Gianfranco1956

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

Thanks Daniele and Corrado
cheers Gianfranco

Jerry Vacchieri

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

naturally beautiful... :-)

Bepi	sent on January 17, 2026 (16:14) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Beautiful, valuable architectural archaeology, beautiful shot,, hello

Giorus

sent on January 17, 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

Gianfranco1956

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

thank you Jerry, Bepi and Nino
bye Gianfranco

Jeant

sent on January 17, 2026 (23:12)

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

Gion65

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

Nice shot & great PDR !!

Oleg Tsapko

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

Nice shot!!
Happy Sunday!
Oleg.

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