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Vergeletto-Capanna Alzasca
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An explosion of colours, dense forests, dreamlike views, a crystal-clear mountain lake and the tranquillity make this tour to the Capanna Alzasca a fantastic experience.
moderate
Distance 9.6 km
Duration4:25 h
Ascent1,220 m
Descent458 m
Highest point2,057 m
Lowest point915 m
The tour starts in Vergeletto, the idyllic village in the Onsernone Valley, which is known among other things for the Farina Bóna, a flour made from roasted corn. A beautifully laid-out trail leads along the river through the Valle della Camana, which then becomes the Valle Fümegn. Up to Fümegn the ascent is gentle, then it is getting steep. In the dense forest it goes up to Alpe di Doia, where you have a wonderful view over the Fornale di Categn and the Ribbia area behind it. The climb continues to Bocchetta di Doia, the highest point of the tour. To the right of the pass is Cramalina. Now you can already see Lago d'Alzasca, nestled like a pearl in the alpine landscape. From the lake it is only a stone's throw to the hut of the same name. The Capanna Alzasca is a well-equipped mountain hut where you can end the day comfortably with a refreshing drink on the terrace.
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: September 10, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
2,057 m
Lowest point
915 m
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Asphalt 28.25%Path 71.47%Road 0.26%
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Path
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Capanna d'AlzascaSafety information
Sentieri Svizzeri - Escursioni sicure
Start
Vergeletto, Funivia Salei
Coordinates:
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2'687'099E 1'120'803N
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46.233030, 8.567721
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46°13'58.9"N 8°34'03.8"E
UTM
32T 466668 5120030
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Destination
Capanna Alzasca
Turn-by-turn directions
Vergeletto, Funivia Salei-Zardin-Fümegn-Alpe di Doia-Bocchetta di Doia-Lago d'Alzasca-Capanna Alzasca
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'687'099E 1'120'803N
DD
46.233030, 8.567721
DMS
46°13'58.9"N 8°34'03.8"E
UTM
32T 466668 5120030
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Equipment
- Hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
- Comfortable and sturdy footwear
- Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
- Telescope sticks if necessary,
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Penknife
- Mobile phone, headlight if necessary
- Maps
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
9.6 km
Duration
4:25 h
Ascent
1,220 m
Descent
458 m
Highest point
2,057 m
Lowest point
915 m
Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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