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Routes Switzerland Ascona-Locarno Capanna Alpe Canaa-Vergeletto-Capanna Alpe Salei
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Capanna Alpe Canaa-Vergeletto-Capanna Alpe Salei

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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
Duration3:10 h
Ascent194 m
Descent1,066 m
Highest point1,843 m
Lowest point896 m
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.
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1,843 m
Lowest point
896 m
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Asphalt 27.54%Path 66.71%Road 5.74%
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2.6 km
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Mountain hut Alp da Canaa
Mountain hut Salei

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Capanna Alpe Canna (1,842 m)
Coordinates:
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2'692'295E 1'122'704N
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46.249440, 8.635455
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46°14'58.0"N 8°38'07.6"E
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32T 471899 5121827
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Capanna Alpe Salei

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Capanna Alpe Canna-Passo della Bassa-Alpe Bassa-Pian della Crosa-Gresso-Vergeletto-Zadin-Zott-Capanna Salei

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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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  • Hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
  • Comfortable and sturdy footwear
  • Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
  • Telescope sticks if necessary,
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  • Snacks and drinking water
  • First aid kit
  • Penknife
  • Mobile phone, headlight if necessary
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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
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