Giumaglio-Alpe Spluga-Giumaglio

long-distance walking trail

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Tour data

15.24km

352 - 1,871m

Distance

1,504hm

1,494hm

Ascent

08:00h

Duration

Lago Maggiore e Valli

Brief description: Two-day round walk high above the roofs of Giumaglio. A tour that immerses you in the nature of the Maggia valley.
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

Fitness

Landscape

Experience
Starting point: Giumaglio
Route: Beata Vergine Assunta place of worship
0.2 km

Giumaglio (377 m)village
0.3 km

Zött Lirughiee locality
1.7 km

Berzona hamlet
2.4 km

Arnàu (1,108 m)locality
3.3 km

Curtasello locality
3.5 km

Costa (1,505 m)locality
4.8 km

Alpe Spluga hamlet
8.2 km

Rifugio Alpe Spluga wilderness hut
8.2 km

Cortone (1,593 m)locality
9.4 km

Curtasello locality
12.5 km

Arnàu (1,108 m)locality
12.8 km

Cascata di Giumaglio waterfall
14.5 km

Giumaglio (377 m)village
14.9 km

Beata Vergine Assunta place of worship
14.9 km

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Description: The red-and-white waymarked path on this round walk climbs steeply up to Arnau. Views of the Maggia valley and surrounding mountains can be glimpsed from time to time through the mighty chestnut trees. On reaching the top, you can already spy the distant stone refuges, nestled between barren mountains and lush meadows.

Of the 11 low buildings on the Alpe di Spluga, three are geared to self-catering hikers. They are open from May to October and equipped with a shower/WC, dormitory, kitchen and lounge – and a terrace boasting an immersive "cinema", i.e. nature! Various beverages are available in the hut, paid by means of an honesty box.

A steep ascent must mean there's a descent somewhere: this one is to Cortone. It's then a long yet pleasant descent to Arnau, followed by Giumaglio.
Directions: Giumaglio-Berzona-Arnau-Costa-Capanna Alpe Spluga-Cortone-Arnau-Front-Cappella di Cima-Giumaglio
Highest point: 1,871 m
Endpoint: Giumaglio
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Equipment: Trekking backpack (approx. 50 liters) with rain cover
Comfortable and sturdy footwear, second pair of shoes / sandals if necessary
Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
Change of clothes
Telescope sticks
Sun and rain protection
Snacks and drinking water
First aid kit
Penknife
Mobile phone
Headlight
Maps
Travel documents
Toilet bag and travel towel, travel detergent and clothesline, camping equipment if necessary (tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, cooking equipment), hut equipment if necessary
Public transportation: From Locarno railway station: bus 315 towards Cavergno, Paese. Alight at the bus stop Giumaglio. Return from Giumaglio: Take the bus 315 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station. Further information: