Via Alta Vallemaggia

Foto: Roberto Buzzini
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We have a challenging stage ahead today. From Spluga we climb to the Pascolo dei Laghi and the Bocchetta del Sasso Bello, passing through into the Lavizzara, where we will be for the next few days. The steep descent and the unstable footing require care, especially in large groups. 

After making our way past an expanse of boulders we find ourselves at the top of the Cima di Broglio, coming now to a number of easier climbs and a truly spectacular aerial stretch, aided by some cables. Then comes another heap of stones, a series of smooth plates with more cables, and the entrance into the Valle dei Pini, also well-equipped, and the climb to the Passo di Chènt. From there we have a complex descent into the Val Tomè. After so many hours of rough and rocky landscapes, our eyes finally alight on the edge of a small droplet-shaped lake. The Capanna Tomeo is just a short distance away, and with it comes the satisfaction of having experienced an unforgettable day.

Technical Data

  • Stage length

    8,7 km

  • Height difference ascent

    1020 m

  • Height difference descent

    1120 m

  • Maximum height

    2223 m

  • Duration

    06:00 h

  • Difficulty

    T5–

Attention! The walking times indicated refer to walking time without breaks and are calculated on the basis of parameters defined by Swiss Hiking Federation and experience. The actual walking times will therefore generally be higher, especially for longer stages.

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