Hike around Lake Morghirolo
Hike around Lake Morghirolo

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Morghirolo LakePhoto: Bellinzona e Valli Turismo - parisiva.ch, Bellinzona e Valli Turismo
The Capanna Campo Tencia is located at 2,140 m on a natural terrace called Poggio del Giübin overlooking the upper Val Piumogna. Owned by the CAS Ticino section, the hut – built in 1912 at the foot of the homonymous peak – is the first mountain refuge of the Ticino Alps.
From Dalpe, after entering the forest path heading towards Capanna Campo Tencia, you arrive at Polpiano. From here you enter the Federal Reserve area of Campo Tencia. Upon reaching the lovely village of Piumogna, the path gently rises and continues inside the Lambro woods. After reaching Sgnòi, you cross the small bridge over the river and continue to ascend more steeply until you emerge in the pastures of Alpe di Crozlina, then proceed with a slight climb before descending a little and crossing the Piumogna river. The last section before the hut, 100 meters of altitude difference, goes through a rocky area.
From the hut, located on a beautiful panoramic hillock, you still have to walk about half an hour and overcome a further ascent of about one hundred meters to reach Lake Morghirolo. Enclosed in a basin at the top of the beautiful Val Piumogna, its blue and clear waters tempt you to swim, but it is advised to test the temperature first!
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Variant A: The hike along the lake shore is at times characterized by very stony terrain (required time: 45min; length: 1 km).
Variant B: Variant B heads towards Piz Campolungo and from there proceeds towards Alpe Cima di Lei, from which you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Campo Tencia group (required time: 1h 45min; length: 1.8 km).
Dalpe: Chiesa
Laghetto di Morghirolo
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- Waterproof, lightweight and warm clothing
- Hiking boots
- Gloves, hat, spare underwear
- Backpack maximum 5-8 kg fully loaded
- Small first aid kit with pocket knife
- Sleeping bag liner for staying overnight in the hut (capanna)
- Flashlight, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle
- Hiking / topographic map
- Compass
- Camera
- Food
- Rain cover for backpack
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