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Trekking to the Capanna Albagno

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Trekking to the Capanna Albagno

Long Distance Hiking · Bellinzona and Valleys
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    This two-day hike begins at Monte Carasso, from where the initial climb takes you through the charming little settlement of Curzutt, which is well worth exploring. 

     

    difficult
    Distance 21.1 km
    8:30 h
    1,675 m
    1,665 m
    1,866 m
    242 m

    Further along the trail you arrive in Mornera (1.350 m), which is also easily accessible via the Monte Carasso cable car (we recommend booking in advance).

    From Mornera, you wind your way through spruce forest before reaching the Capanna Albagno refuge (1.870 m), where you can spend the night. On the second day, you descend towards the Alpe Arami, a little alpine gem nestling in the mountains above Gorduno. Here, you can admire the view over the area surrounding Bellinzona and Riviera from a spectacular terrace located at an altitude of 1.500 metres, which has been recently restored. Having fully absorbed the beauty of the alpine landscape, you descend to Gorduno where the hike ends. You can return to Monte Carasso using public transport.

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    Update: September 10, 2024
    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,866 m
    Lowest point
    242 m

    Track types

    Asphalt 13.09%Forested/wild trail 18.20%Path 67.07%Road 1.62%
    Asphalt
    2.8 km
    Forested/wild trail
    3.8 km
    Path
    14.1 km
    Road
    0.3 km
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    Rest stops

    Hotel Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
    Hotel La Tureta (Bike friendly)
    Capanna Cremorasco (Bike friendly)
    Hotel Unione (Bike friendly)
    Ostello Montebello (Bike friendly)
    Hotel La Perla (Bike friendly)
    Villa del Gusto (Bike friendly)
    Marchè Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
    Hotel & SPA Internazionale (Bike friendly)

    Tips and suggestions

    Montagnepulite: This project was born to promote an effective management and sustainable use of mountain huts in Ticino, and in particular the litter management. The responsible management of litter in the mountains is a matter of common sense. We can all contribute: www.montagnepulite.ch

    Start

    Monte Carasso
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'720'376E 1'116'497N
    DD
    46.189179, 8.997896
    DMS
    46°11'21.0"N 8°59'52.4"E
    UTM
    32T 499837 5115067
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    Destination

    Gorduno

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'720'376E 1'116'497N
    DD
    46.189179, 8.997896
    DMS
    46°11'21.0"N 8°59'52.4"E
    UTM
    32T 499837 5115067
    w3w 
    ///maybe.successor.automate
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    •  Hiking boots
    • Sun cap
    • Water-bottle
    • Food
    • Sunglasses
    • Sun cream
    • Hiking map
    • Camera

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    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    21.1 km
    Duration
    8:30 h
    Ascent
    1,675 m
    Descent
    1,665 m
    Highest point
    1,866 m
    Lowest point
    242 m
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