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Alpe Cava Route

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Alpe Cava Route

Hiking Trail · Bellinzona and Valleys
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    The two-day itinerary starts at the Biasca FFS railway station. From the junction at Fración di Sotto, which can also be reached from the Biasca grottos, head towards Sass Carnón. From there, ascend through a forest of chestnut and beech trees until reaching Mount Svall. Continue through the Svall forest, rich in fir trees, then move to the left side of Val Pontirone, following its path until the Forcarella di Cava. From this point, the Cava hut can be reached in a few minutes.

     




    Distance 21.6 km
    9:00 h
    1,956 m
    1,957 m
    2,260 m
    304 m
    On the second day of the excursion, after spending the night at the Cava hut and admiring the splendid alpine lakes on the alp, you continue towards the Forcarella di Lago, which at 2,260 metres above sea level is the highest point of the excursion. Then descend to the Alpe di Lago to discover a charming lake of the same name, along with a shelter managed by the Patriziato

    The trail descends to Alpe Pontima, after crossing the stream along the right bank of the valley. The descent continues to Alpe Compiett where, in addition to a Patrician-owned hut, a number of traditional rustic cabins are surrounded by alpine flora. Continue the descent along the Valle Santa Petronilla, which gives its name to the waterfall that cascades down over Biasca, to arrive at Mount Pieisgèra, a true panoramic balcony overlooking Biasca and the Three Valleys.

    The final stretch is a trail of steps leading to Mount Fración from where to reach the junction of Fración di sotto, the starting point of the route.

    Author’s recommendation

    The careful planning of a tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it.

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    Update: August 08, 2024
    Highest point
    2,260 m
    Lowest point
    304 m

    Track types

    Asphalt 5.71%Forested/wild trail 9.21%Path 82.21%Road 2.85%
    Asphalt
    1.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    2 km
    Path
    17.8 km
    Road
    617 m
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    Rest stops

    Al Giardinetto (Bike friendly)
    Ristoro Sass Malt (Bike friendly)
    B&B Il Calicanto (Bike Friendly)
    B&B Villa Ricordo (Bike friendly)
    Grotto Canvett

    Coordinates

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    2'718'026E 1'135'407N
    DD
    46.359665, 8.972253
    DMS
    46°21'34.8"N 8°58'20.1"E
    UTM
    32T 497865 5134010
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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    Distance
    21.6 km
    Duration
    9:00 h
    Ascent
    1,956 m
    Descent
    1,957 m
    Highest point
    2,260 m
    Lowest point
    304 m
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