ON LONELY TRAILS AND IN SIMPLE HUTS

4 days on your own in the seclusion of Ticino

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Evening atmosphere at the Passo dei Due Laghi.
Through the Val d'Osura up to the first hut.
The Rifugio Osola at the far end of the lonely Val d'Osura.
Ascending to the next self-catering hut, the Rifugio Sambuco.
Without words.
The path up to Monte Zucchero is not easy, but the view is worth the effort.
360° panoramic view on Monte Zucchero.
On the third day, we hike up the rocky flanks to Bocchetta Canova...
... and down over large granite slabs...
... ... to the picturesque Pascolo dei Laghi plateau.
Alpe Spluga is a small hamlet with rustici, high above the Maggia Valley.
The highest swing, at least in Ticino.
Feel free.
Fog rolls in on the descent from Alpe Spluga...
... and through old chestnut woods down into the valley...
... where we treat ourselves to a final dip in the Maggia.

ON LONELY TRAILS AND IN SIMPLE HUTS

Tour description

We will sleep in unserviced Ticino huts where, in addition to spaghetti, pellati and tonno, there is usually a cold beer or a bottle of Merlot in the cellar. But we will cook ourselves.
From Brione in the Verzasca Valley we go to the Capanna Osola, an idyll at the back of the Val d'Osura. On the second day, we climb to the Rifugio Sambucco and up to Monte Zucchero. On the third day, we can choose between two variants and finally spend the night at the beautifully renovated Alpe Spluga high above the Maggia Valley. On the last day we cross the picturesque Passo dei Due Laghi, of course with a swim in the mountain lakes. Finally, there is the long, steep descent over 1,500 metres in altitude and mostly in the forest to Giumaglio - and if you like, you can enjoy a final swim in the Maggia at the gorge of Ponte Brolla.
The stages are not long, but some are steep. It is high summer and the nights are mild. There is time for a bath and relaxing. Ready for an adventure where the daily programme is not carved in granite?

01.08.2024 – 04.08.2024

Length and duration
8 - 10 km | 4 - 5h per day
︎↗︎ 550 - 1100 hm | ↘︎ 100 - 1500 hm

Difficulty
Demanding mountain hiking, sure-footedness in scree slopes, but no danger of falling.

Equipment
The packing list will be sent after payment.

Services
Guided hike, cooking in self-catering huts, drinks and simple food available on site.

Costs per person
CHF 499.- incl. huts, without food & drinks, payment 10 days after registration by QR-bill or TWINT

Not included
Food, drinks, travel to and from Ticino

Arrival
By public transport, as starting and finishing points are not identical.

Meeting point
By arrangement with the participants at Zurich Main Station or Bellinzona

End
Sunday afternoon, return journey from Giumaglio/TI, arrival Zurich HB approx. 19:30

Registration deadline
Sunday, 28 July 2024

Hiking guide

Markus Unterfinger
Phone: 076 419 21 10
markus@wanderidee.ch

Register online

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