Via Alta Vallemaggia

The section between the Bassa Pass and the Maggia Pass offers a magnificent view of a region listed as UNESCO World Heritage for its precious ancient beech forests, namely the Lodano Valley. After a short hike to the Madone, the trail continues to Monte di Pino, located on a ridge affording breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. There follows a steep descent to the Garina Pass and a final ascent to Salmone. In theory, this stage of the trek ends on the peak, where there are plans to build a new lodge in the future. In practice, if you do not wish to sleep in the open, for the time being you will need to make your way back down into the valley before nightfall: the quickest route, via Auressio, takes approximately an hour and a half. If you feel up to it, you can proceed with the next stage.