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Monte Carasso - Albagno Hut - Preonzo
Monte Carasso - Albagno Hut - Preonzo
Long Distance Hiking
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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
Duration9:35 h
Ascent1,923 m
Descent1,930 m
Highest point2,057 m
Lowest point240 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.
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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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Bellinzona e Valli Turismo
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
Rest stops
Cantina SettemaggioGrotto Mornera
Coordinates
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2'720'123E 1'116'268N
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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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