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Alva Alp and the Lodrino Valley

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Alva Alp and the Lodrino Valley

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    The first stretch of this hike is deeply nestled in the wonderfully wild Lodrino Valley.

    moderate
    Distance 13.2 km
    6:25 h
    1,344 m
    1,344 m
    1,569 m
    265 m

    Starting behind the Church of Sant'Ambrogio, located in the heart of the characteristic village of Lodrino, the trail rises up to Alva Alp, where its namesake hut is situated on a wide, sloping pasture surrounded by fir and larch woods. From here you can enjoy the view of the crowning peaks, marking the division with the Verzasca Valley. Continuing towards Pön and Citt in Iragna Valley, numerous farmsteads and mountain pastures recount ancient stories.

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    Update: March 18, 2025
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    1,569 m
    Lowest point
    265 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 9.46%Forested/wild trail 1.73%Path 88.42%Road 0.37%
    Asphalt
    1.3 km
    Forested/wild trail
    229 m
    Path
    11.7 km
    Road
    50 m
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    Coordinates

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    2'718'586E 1'129'021N
    DD
    46.302133, 8.977899
    DMS
    46°18'07.7"N 8°58'40.4"E
    UTM
    32T 498298 5127617
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    13.2 km
    Duration
    6:25 h
    Ascent
    1,344 m
    Descent
    1,344 m
    Highest point
    1,569 m
    Lowest point
    265 m
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