Alzasca is a cosy hiking cabin above Maggiatal, located on the col to Valle di Vergeletto. It is a simple, rustic stone building typical for Ticino, surrounded by sparse larch forests. It is the starting point for summit ascensions, various hikes between the valleys and to two scenic mountain lakes. The access is sometimes on historical trails chopped out of the rock.
The typical Ticinese stone building defined by rural simplicity is situated in the Maggia Valley at 1,734 meters.There is a fully equipped kitchen with running water, wood-burning and gas stove, 20 beds (with down comforters) as well as a common rooms for 30 persons and a WC with washing facility.All ascents take four to five hours, the Alzasca Hut is an ideal starting point for numerous hiking tours from valley to valley.
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Capanna AlzascaVal Soladino
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A ridge hike of almost 4 hours from Capanna Alzasca (1733 m a.s.l.) to Capanna Alpe Canaa (1842 m a.s.l.).
Route among tree stumps and rocks through an untouched natural area waiting to be discovered.
An explosion of colors, dense forests, fantastic views, a crystal-clear mountain lake, and tranquility make this route a fantastic experience.
The thirteenth stage, from Capanna Ribia (1996 m a.s.l.) to Capanna Alzasca (1733 m a.s.l.), is short but mostly trail-less. 3.5 hours in the ...
Two-day route through the enchanting side valleys of the Vallemaggia. Tradition in an alpine landscape at 1760 m above sea level.
A hike worth every step. A journey of discovery through the wild nature of Valle Soladino.
You could call it the "Lake Circuit," this wonderful route that leads to the picturesque Capanna Alzasca (1734 m).
Capanna Alzasca
A ridge hike of almost 4 hours from Capanna Alzasca (1733 m a.s.l.) to Capanna Alpe Canaa (1842 m a.s.l.).
Route among tree stumps and rocks through an untouched natural area waiting to be discovered.
An explosion of colors, dense forests, fantastic views, a crystal-clear mountain lake, and tranquility make this route a fantastic experience.
The thirteenth stage, from Capanna Ribia (1996 m a.s.l.) to Capanna Alzasca (1733 m a.s.l.), is short but mostly trail-less. 3.5 hours in the ...
Two-day route through the enchanting side valleys of the Vallemaggia. Tradition in an alpine landscape at 1760 m above sea level.
A hike worth every step. A journey of discovery through the wild nature of Valle Soladino.
You could call it the "Lake Circuit," this wonderful route that leads to the picturesque Capanna Alzasca (1734 m).

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