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Monte Carasso - Albagno Hut - Preonzo

Long Distance Hiking

Monte Carasso - Albagno Hut - Preonzo

Long Distance Hiking · Bellinzona and Valleys
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  • Monte Carasso - Albagno Hut - Preonzo
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    This 2-day excursion starts from the village of Monte Carasso, recognized for its contribution to modern architecture through the work of Luigi Snozzi, and continues uphill through Curzutt, the unique and picturesque nucleus of the ancient village of Monte Carasso.

    Distance 22.2 km
    9:35 h
    1,923 m
    1,930 m
    2,057 m
    240 m

    Hike through pine and larch woods to reach the Albagno hut for an overnight stay. The second day, descend towards the Riviera, with the option of reaching the Gaggio Peak to admire the panorama of central Ticino, and then pass the Gariss Alp hut to reach Preonzo.

    Author’s recommendation

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

    From the Albagno hut you can reach the panoramic point on the top of Gaggio.

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    Update: September 10, 2024
    Highest point
    2,057 m
    Lowest point
    240 m

    Track types

    Asphalt 3.18%Forested/wild trail 7.59%Path 86.95%Road 2.26%
    Asphalt
    706 m
    Forested/wild trail
    1.7 km
    Path
    19.3 km
    Road
    502 m
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    Rest stops

    Cantina Settemaggio
    Grotto Mornera

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'720'123E 1'116'268N
    DD
    46.187162, 8.994563
    DMS
    46°11'13.8"N 8°59'40.4"E
    UTM
    32T 499580 5114842
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    Distance
    22.2 km
    Duration
    9:35 h
    Ascent
    1,923 m
    Descent
    1,930 m
    Highest point
    2,057 m
    Lowest point
    240 m
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