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Hike around Lake Morghirolo

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Hike around Lake Morghirolo

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    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.

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    Distance 11 km
    5:15 h
    1,123 m
    179 m
    2,316 m
    1,197 m

    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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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    2,316 m
    Lowest point
    1,197 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 0.07%Forested/wild trail 6.61%Path 80.95%Traces of trail 5.70%Unknown 6.65%
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    8 m
    Forested/wild trail
    730 m
    Path
    8.9 km
    Traces of trail
    629 m
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    734 m
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    Tips and suggestions

    Montagnepulite: This project was created to promote effective and sustainable management of alpine huts in the Ticino area. In particular, waste management. Responsible waste management in the mountains is a matter of common sense. We can all contribute: www.montagnepulite.ch

    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).

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    Dalpe, Villaggio
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    Laghetto di Morghirolo

    Coordinates

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    2'702'539E 1'147'620N
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    46.472056, 8.773759
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    46°28'19.4"N 8°46'25.5"E
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    32T 482631 5146523
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    Equipment

    • 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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    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    11 km
    Duration
    5:15 h
    Ascent
    1,123 m
    Descent
    179 m
    Highest point
    2,316 m
    Lowest point
    1,197 m
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