Capanna Alpe Canaa-Vergeletto-Capanna Alpe Salei
Hiking Route
· Ascona-Locarno
Service and contact
From the Capanna Alpe Canaa down to Vergeletto in the Onsernone Valley. The destination of this tour, however, is another hut, the Capanna Alpe Salei.
easy
Distance 9.5 km
The Capanna Alpe Canaa is a cosy hut at the foot of Pizzo Cramalina, with a unique view over the Valle di Lodano, whose ancient beech trees have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Alpe Canaa, the trail runs below Pizzo della Bassa to the pass of the same name, the crossing into the Onsernone Valley. The descent to the idyllic village of Vergeletto leads via Gresso. The smell of popcorn wafts into your nose from afar. The reason for this is the mill in Vergeletto, where Farina Bóna, roasted corn flour, is still produced in the traditional way. From Vergeletto the cable car goes up to Alpe Salei. Salei is a popular destination for hikers because of its beauty and good positioning. Just a short walk from the mountain station is the enchanting mountain lake Laghett di Salei, a jewel surrounded by larches and rocks. After a long day in nature, the Capanna Alpe Salei offers every comfort for the night.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,843 m
Lowest point
896 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
2.6 km
Path
6.3 km
Road
0.5 km
Rest stops
Mountain hut Alp da CanaaMountain hut Salei
Safety information
Start
Capanna Alpe Canna (1,842 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'692'295E 1'122'704N
DD
46.249440, 8.635455
DMS
46°14'58.0"N 8°38'07.6"E
UTM
32T 471899 5121827
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Destination
Capanna Alpe Salei
Turn-by-turn directions
Capanna Alpe Canna-Passo della Bassa-Alpe Bassa-Pian della Crosa-Gresso-Vergeletto-Zadin-Zott-Capanna Salei
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'692'295E 1'122'704N
DD
46.249440, 8.635455
DMS
46°14'58.0"N 8°38'07.6"E
UTM
32T 471899 5121827
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
- Hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
- Comfortable and sturdy footwear
- Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
- Telescope sticks if necessary,
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Penknife
- Mobile phone, headlight if necessary
- Maps
Difficulty
easy
Distance
9.5 km
Duration
3:10 h
Ascent
194 m
Descent
1,066 m
Highest point
1,843 m
Lowest point
896 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 7 Waypoints
- 7 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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