Hiking Trail recommended route

Capanna Alpe Canaa-Vergeletto-Capanna Alpe Salei

Hiking Trail · Ascona-Locarno
Logo Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Responsible for this content
Ascona-Locarno Tourism Verified partner  Explorers Choice 
  • Alpine lake of Salei
    Alpine lake of Salei
    Photo: Nuno Veiga, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
From the Capanna Alpe Canaa down to Vergeletto in the Onsernone Valley. The destination of this tour, however, is another hut, the Capanna Alpe Salei.
easy
Distance 9.5 km
3:10 h
194 m
1,066 m
1,843 m
896 m
The Capanna Alpe Canaa is a cosy hut at the foot of Pizzo Cramalina, with a unique view over the Valle di Lodano, whose ancient beech trees have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Alpe Canaa, the trail runs below Pizzo della Bassa to the pass of the same name, the crossing into the Onsernone Valley. The descent to the idyllic village of Vergeletto leads via Gresso. The smell of popcorn wafts into your nose from afar. The reason for this is the mill in Vergeletto, where Farina Bóna, roasted corn flour, is still produced in the traditional way. From Vergeletto the cable car goes up to Alpe Salei. Salei is a popular destination for hikers because of its beauty and good positioning. Just a short walk from the mountain station is the enchanting mountain lake Laghett di Salei, a jewel surrounded by larches and rocks. After a long day in nature, the Capanna Alpe Salei offers every comfort for the night.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,843 m
Lowest point
896 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Track types

Asphalt 27.54%Path 66.71%Road 5.74%
Asphalt
2.6 km
Path
6.3 km
Road
0.5 km
Show elevation profile

Rest stops

Mountain hut Alp da Canaa
Mountain hut Salei

Safety information

Sentieri Svizzeri - Escursioni sicure

Start

Capanna Alpe Canna
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'692'295E 1'122'704N
DD
46.249440, 8.635455
DMS
46°14'58.0"N 8°38'07.6"E
UTM
32T 471899 5121827
w3w 
///photocopy.stray.flipping

Destination

Capanna Alpe Salei

Turn-by-turn directions

Capanna Alpe Canna-Passo della Bassa-Alpe Bassa-Pian della Crosa-Gresso-Vergeletto-Zadin-Zott-Capanna Salei

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'692'295E 1'122'704N
DD
46.249440, 8.635455
DMS
46°14'58.0"N 8°38'07.6"E
UTM
32T 471899 5121827
w3w 
///photocopy.stray.flipping
Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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

Similar routes nearby

  • Gresso-Alpe di Biètri-Alpe Bassa-Gresso
  • Gresso – Passo della Bassa – Passo della Maggia – Berzona
  • Russo-Mosogno
  • Maggia-Someo-Maggia
  • Maggia-Loco
 These suggestions were generated by our system
Difficulty
easy
Distance
9.5 km
Duration
3:10 h
Ascent
194 m
Descent
1,066 m
Highest point
1,843 m
Lowest point
896 m
Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available

Weather at the route's trailhead

Statistics

  • Content
  • Show images Hide images
Features
Maps and trails
  • 7 Waypoints
  • 7 Waypoints
Distance  km
Duration : h
Ascent  m
Descent  m
Highest point  m
Lowest point  m
Push the arrows to change the view

Plan your stay