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Information about Campertogno in the Province of Vercelli

Once one of the most densely populated towns of the upper valley, it has preserved its imposing and aristocratic air thanks mainly to the majestic parish church and to the splendid buildings on both sides of the Sesia and distributed throughout various villages.

Famous in the history of Valsesia for its schools teaching wood sculpture and carving, many relics are conserved at the Parish church in the little Museum of Sacred Art (info: Casa Parrocchiale, tel. 0163 77131).

The Parish church dedicated to Saint James, in the centre of the town, is one of the most beautiful in the Sesia valley; it was built between 1710 and 1725 on the site of a previous late Gothic church, of which the spired bell-tower remains. The works of art preserved inside the church are also important and valuable, by artists such as Borsetti, Orgiazzi and the Avondo brothers; while the decorations are precious. The many chapels and oratories to be found in the town itself and in the various alpine pastures are of interest.

Many and varied excursions are possible from here: from the alpine pasture of Argnaccia to the Valle Artogna bathed by the stream of the same name, as far as Monte della Meia and even the Maccagno Alp in Val Vogna. An important destination for those who love canoeing and river sports, it is home to the school “Eddyline”.

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