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Alpe Cava Route
Alpe Cava Route
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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
Duration9:00 h
Ascent1,956 m
Descent1,957 m
Highest point2,260 m
Lowest point304 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.
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.
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Bellinzona e Valli Turismo
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
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
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46.359665, 8.972253
DMS
46°21'34.8"N 8°58'20.1"E
UTM
32T 497865 5134010
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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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