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Capanna Alpe Canaa-Vergeletto-Capanna Alpe Salei

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    Alpine lake of Salei
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    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
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,843 m
    Lowest point
    896 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 27.54%Path 66.71%Road 5.74%
    Asphalt
    2.6 km
    Path
    6.3 km
    Road
    0.5 km
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    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
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    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
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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

    Similar routes nearby

    • Gresso-Alpe di Biètri-Alpe Bassa-Gresso
    • Gresso – Passo della Bassa – Passo della Maggia – Berzona
    • Circuito di Lodano (SvizzeraMobile 647)
    • Russo-Mosogno
    • Maggia-Someo-Maggia
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    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

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