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· Ticino Alps
· 2,070 m
Mountain hut Alpe Masnee
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The Rifugio Alpe Masnee, owned by the Patrician of Maggia, is located in the Salto Valley, at an altitude of 2063 m/s on the ridge between Vallemaggia and Valle Verzasca. It is an open refuge and is usually not guarded. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to cook on both the wood and gas stove. There is the possibility of buying drinks and food.
To reach the Alp from Maggia, the path starts at the top of the village of Maggia above the majestic waterfall of Salto, next to the magnificent vineyard of Salto.
From Maggia 5 h 30 minfrom Brione Verzasca (through Scimarmota) 4 h 30 min
From Brione Verzasca (through Passo Deva) 4 h 30 min
Dormitories are equipped with feather beds, light sleeping bags (cotton or silk) are obligatory.
Possibility of buying drinks and food (noodles - tomato sauce - tuna - milk).
Opening period, prices and other information: click here.
Book here: Reservations (alpsonline.org)
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Mountain hut Alpe Masnee6673 Maggia
Coordinates
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2'702'020E 1'125'870N
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46.276510, 8.762230
DMS
46°16'35.4"N 8°45'44.0"E
UTM
32T 481680 5124797
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