Binntal Hütte - Rifugio Margaroli

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This second stage crosses the Italian-Swiss border at the Albrunpass. You will enter the Val Formazza. The highest point of the day is at Scatta Minoïa. After the Ettore Conti bivouac, the descent to Lake Vannino is very pleasant and easy. The Rifugio Margaroli is located at the end of the lake. This relatively short stage gives you the opportunity to climb up to Lake Sruer at 2,351 m. (Absolute tranquillity guaranteed and magnificent views of Lake Vannino).

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: From Binn to Simplon Pass

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.10 km
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    Average duration: 4h 15 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 578 m
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    Descent: - 660 m
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    Highest point: 2,600 m
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    Lowest point: 2,164 m
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Lago Vannino
Lago Vannino
Scatta Minoïa
Scatta Minoïa

Description of the walk

The starting point for this stage is at the Binntal Hütte.

Signposting: signposts with green sticker No. 6 "Alpenpässe-Weg" (white-red-white markings)

(S) From the Binntal hut, begin the first ascent of the day to the Albrunpass, which marks the border between Switzerland and Italy. On the Italian side, this pass is called Boccheta d'Arbola.

Markings: Italian side (red-white-red markings)

(1) Begin the descent to a fork in the trail.

(2) Leave the path leading to Laghi Pianboglio and Devero on your right and continue straight ahead towards Alpe Fono Inferiore.

(3) Leave another path on your right that leads to Lago Devero. Head east towards Scatta Minoia. Follow a stream until you reach a flat area where a small lake invites you to take a break.

(4) Continue the ascent to Bivacco Ettore Conti and Scatta Minoia.

(5) Take the pleasant downhill path that gradually reveals Lago Vannino. Continue to Alpe Curzalma.

(6) Approach the lake and walk along its northern edge. You will come to a crossroads and Rifugio Eugenio Margaroli, your accommodation for the night (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 2,264 m - Binntal Hütte
  2. 1 : km 0.76 - alt. 2,412 m - Albbrunpass - Bocchetta d'Arbola
  3. 2 : km 1.37 - alt. 2,321 m - Fork in the road, left
  4. 3 : km 2.89 - alt. 2,214 m - Alpe Forno Inferiore
  5. 4 : km 4.57 - alt. 2,440 m - Small lake
  6. 5 : km 5.39 - alt. 2,599 m - Scatta Minoia
  7. 6 : km 7.28 - alt. 2,261 m - Alpe Curzalma
  8. E : km 9.1 - alt. 2,177 m - Rifugio Margaroli - Alpe Vannino

Notes

Worth a visit

  • Binntal Hütte
  • Albrun Pass
  • Scatta Minoia
  • Lake Vannino

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