Via Alta Vallemaggia

Logo Via Alta Vallemaggia
Logo Via Alta Vallemaggia
Tour data
169.68km
254 - 2,763m
Distance
12,610hm
14,068hm
Ascent
85:00h
 
Duration
Brief description
Step by step the horizon widens.

Featuring grassy ridges, scree slopes, Alpine lakes, small snowfields, wildflower meadows, rocky ridges, larch woods and passages equipped with chains, the Via Alta Vallemaggia offers a unique trekking experience for hikers seeking a ridgeway adventure in the Vallemaggia region.

Difficulty
difficult
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Cimetta

Route
Cimetta (1,650 m)
0.0 km
Capanna Ristorante Cimetta
0.0 km
Madone (2,039 m)
4.0 km
L Alp da Cansgéi
6.2 km
Bocchetta d'Orgnana
6.5 km
L Alp da Ními
9.9 km
Passo Deva
13.6 km
Al Masnèe
14.6 km
Capanna Alpe Masnee (2,063 m)
14.7 km
Alpe Cuasca
20.7 km
Alpe Spluga
24.8 km
Rifugio Alpe Spluga
24.8 km
Rifugio Tomeo (1,882 m)
33.4 km
Capanna Barone (2,172 m)
43.6 km
Capanna Soveltra (1,534 m)
48.5 km
Fusio (1,289 m)
57.6 km
Grottini Lago Sambuco
59.2 km
Capanna Cristallina
76.4 km
Passo Grandinagia
83.5 km
San Nicolao
86.1 km
Ex caserma della finanza
87.1 km
Rifugio Maria Luisa
91.0 km
Tamierpass (2,772 m)
99.4 km
Bochetta della Cròsa
104.0 km
Passo Hireli (2,677 m)
107.9 km
Capanna Grossalp (1,907 m)
114.1 km
Slittovia Bosco Gurin
114.6 km
Rosboda
114.6 km
Grossalp
114.6 km
Alpe Quadrella di Fuori
119.1 km
Cavà
120.6 km
Pianasc
120.8 km
Cimalmotto (1,405 m)
121.4 km
Chiesa Parrocchiale di Santa Maria Assunta
121.4 km
Balzara
122.4 km
Pianelli di Sotto
122.5 km
Alpe di Sfii (1,666 m)
125.8 km
Corte del Lago
127.8 km
Capanna Ribia (1,996 m)
134.0 km
I Gemelli (2,441 m)
136.5 km
Corte di Cima
140.2 km
Capanna Alzasca (1,734 m)
142.1 km
La Bochèta da Dòia
144.3 km
Monte Madone (2,018 m)
152.5 km
Pino (1,659 m)
153.9 km
Costa dei Masgnèi
154.4 km
Legunc
156.5 km
Forcola
157.1 km
Pizen (1,537 m)
158.2 km
Salmone (1,560 m)
159.1 km
Forcla (1,382 m)
160.0 km
Testin (1,422 m)
160.2 km
Testa (1,357 m)
160.8 km
Lettuno
162.3 km
Pro Planino
162.9 km
Corte Magro
163.2 km
Cortaccio
164.1 km
Berino
164.3 km
Matro
164.6 km
Streccia
164.6 km
La Colma (795 m)
165.9 km
Tegna (255 m)
167.2 km
Monte Forcola
167.3 km
Ponte Brolla
169.5 km

Best season
Jan
Feb
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Description
The route traverses pre-Alpine landscapes with views across Lake Maggiore and decidedly Alpine landscapes including the Basodino glacier, with two variants to the north. It covers 200 km divided into 19 sections and alternates between red-and-white trails and blue-and-white Alpine tracks, including sections with difficulty ratings of up to T5–. Given the length of this multi-stage trail, it can be completed in various stages according to your preferences.

Source: Associazione Via Alta Vallemaggia

Highest point
2,763 m
Endpoint

Ponte Brolla

Height profile
© outdooractive.com

Equipment

Good hiking boots
Suitable clothing
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Map with a scale of 1:25,000, altimeter, compass, and, if possible, GPS
Travel pharmacy and emergency thermal blanket
Sufficient food and drink
Identity card and cash (francs and euros)

Safety instructions
The Via Alta Vallemaggia alternates between mountain trails (T3) and Alpine routes (T4-T5–) and includes short exposed stretches (risk of falling) and climbing sections. The trickier sections are often equipped with chains or staples.

Difficulty scale SAC

Some huts open as early as June, when the connecting sections are usually still covered in snow. Generally, the best season for trekking is between July and September/October. However, even in the height of summer, you are advised to contact the guardians to check the state of the route. Overnight stays must be booked in advance in order to avoid unpleasant surprises and find oneself without accommodation.

The following are therefore required:

Good experience in the alpine environment Good physical condition Detailed planning (current conditions, weather forecast etc.) Sure-footedness off the marked trails and a head for heights

Not to be underestimated:

High elevation Sudden weather changes Presence of snow at the beginning of the season Trekking time (particularly when hiking in large groups) Often no mobile coverage

Lack of drinking water sources along some sections

Swiss REGA air ambulance service: 1414

Generaly emergencies (international): 112

When you call 112, your call is automatically transferred to the relevant emergency unit (ambulance, police and fire brigade). 112 can be called via the GSM network even if your SIM card or mobile phone are blocked. In virtually all countries, 112 works on a GSM network. Outside Switzerland, it also works without a SIM card.

In an emergency:

Keep calm Protect injured persons and people in difficulty from further danger, the cold and bad weather Lend first aid Call for help and start rescue operations; never leave injured persons alone Think about your own safety, too
Tips
BOOK ONLINE

Check the availability of beds in the huts of Via Alta Vallemaggia indicating the day of departure, the number of participants and the direction chosen.

Reservations must be made individually for each hut. Clicking on the number of available beds will open the reservation page for the relevant hut.

https://www.viaaltavallemaggia.ch/en/check-availability https://www.viaaltavallemaggia.ch/en/lodges 

GUIDES

Would you like to experience an adventure along the Via Alta Vallemaggia? If you wish, you can rely on a trained guide who will know how to lead you in complete safety along an itinerary that will allow you to discover extraordinary alpine landscapes.

https://www.viaaltavallemaggia.ch/en/guides

Author
The tour Via Alta Vallemaggia is used by outdooractive.com provided.

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Refreshment stop
Insider tip
Flora
Fauna
A lot of view

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