The hike from Val Qualido to Valle di Zocca, through the Passo Averta towards the Rifugio Allievi – Bonacossa, is very long and panoramic. Only for experts, accessible during the summer. Shortly: Elevation gain: 1464 m. Hiking time: 8 – 10 h Difficulty: EEA (sections with chain) Max elevation: Passo Averta 2540 m. Trail: marked…
Bagni di Masino → Rifugio Omio → Passo del Barbacan → Rifugio Gianetti → Bagni di Masino. Amazing and long hike, accessible also in the opposite direction. Shortly: Elevation gain: 1426 m. Hiking time: 8 – 10 hours Difficulty: EEA (sections with chain) Max elevation: Passo del Barbacan 2598 m. Trail: n° 21 marked with…
The hike to the Pizzo Bello, starting from Preda Rossa, offers fantastic views in all directions and the trail is well marked.This post is about the hike to the Pizzo Bello with start from Preda Rossa in Val Masino even if the summit is often reached starting from Rifugio Marinella in Prato Maslino, climbing up…
The hike to Pizzo dell’Oro Southern is at the limit between hiking and easy mountaineering with difficult until II grade. Only for expert. Shortly: Elevation gain: 1595 m. Hiking time: 5 hours Difficulty: EE (with really steep sections) + short sections of II grade (exposed) Max elevation: 2695 m. Trail: without number but with many…
Bocchetta Vicima, 2228 m. lies at the extremity of Val Vicima, in Val Tartano. Very beautiful hike, marked very well. Shortly: Elevation gain: 1050 m. Hiking time: 3-4 hours Difficulty: E Elevation: 2228 m. Trail: n.127, well marked mainly the deviations. Starting point: Cosaggio, 1178 m. Small village reachable driving to the curvy road of…
The hike up to Croce GAM (Cima GAM) on the Costiera dei Cech is a not easy and quite long climb. The hike is an opportunity to visit places rarely visited and characteristic. Only for experts of mountain and experts of this specific area. Shortly: Elevation gain: 1500 m. Hiking time: 5 hours Difficulty: EE…
Laghi di Spluga are located in the homonymous valley of Spluga, 2160 m. Beautiful hike in a lonely place. Little marked, considerable elevation gain, only for experts. Shortly: Elevation gain: 1500 m. Hiking time: 4-5 hours Difficulty: EE Elevation Lakes: 2160 m. Trail: Marked by white and red signs, n° 22. Not always very clear,…
The Passo Ligoncio, 2575 m. is located in hight Valle dell’Oro, between Val Masino and Val Codera. Shortly: Elevation gain: 1400 m. from Bagni di Masino or 475 m. from Rifugio Omio Hiking time: 4 h. starting from Bagni di Masino – 1,30 h. from Rifugio Omio Difficulty: E Max Elevation: 2575 m. Trail: without…
Hike up Laghi di Spluga with trailhead from Poira of Civo to eastern Colino Pass and descent to Valle di Spluga until Cevo. Very long and beautiful hike but rarely frequented. Consider a second car to return. Only for expert. Shortly: Elevation gain: 1500 m. Hiking time: 8-10 hours Difficulty: EE Elevation: Eastern Colino Pass…
The Bivacco Molteni Valsecchi is located in the Valle del Ferro, a side valley of Val di Mello, elevation 2515 m. Even if the trail is not well marked the hike is very beautiful, in a pure and savage valley. Notable elevation gain. Shortly: Elevation gain: 1500 m. Hiking time: 4-5 hours Difficulty: EE Elevation…
