The highest concentration of over 4000 m. peaks in Europe, the Monte Rosa is not just a mountain, but a system of mountains. When weather is clear you can see it from Milan. The highest mountain hut in Europe is there over 4550 m. asl. Paths are all over and tell you stories of hard work. The Walser Communinity in Macugnaga is a German speaking group still preserving their own ancient traditions and half wooden - half stone peculiar houses, while the rest of the Valley and all Ossola Valleys are known for their ancient stone wall and roof unique houses, a number of which dates back to the Middle AGe. It is an extremely interesting place for a vacation, but also for historical reasons. Those who come, most of the times come back many times. Nature is mostly untouched, a rare thing nowaday. It is not a "real tourist" place, but it is a place for Connoisseurs.