Rifugio Margaroli - Salecchio Superiore

This third stage is very wild and not very busy. After Lago Vannino and Passo Busin, you will discover another lake, Lago Busin Inferiore. During the descent to Salecchio, you will notice the Walser habitat as you pass through hamlets such as Case Francoli and Salecchio Superiore. The dormitory at Rifugio Zum Gora dates back to the 17th century.

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

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.99 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 30 
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    Difficulty: Difficult

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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 477 m
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    Descent: - 1,162 m

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    Highest point: 2,487 m
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    Lowest point: 1,468 m
  • ⚐ Country: Italy
  • ⚐
    Area: Alps
  • ⚐ City: Formazza 
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    Start: N 46.385123° / E 8.365151°
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    End: N 46.320978° / E 8.373884°
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Description of the walk

The starting point for this stage is at Rifugio Margaroli

Signposting: Walserweg Gottardo signs and stickers with a W ( red-white-red markings)

(S) From Rifugio Margaroli, head towards the dam and then follow the lake to an intersection before Alpe Corteneva, at the southern end of Lago Vannino.

(1) Turn left and begin the climb towards Passo Busin.

(2) At the pass, switch to the eastern slope, overlooking Lago di Busin Inferiore. Descend to an intersection.

(3) Take the path that branches off to the left, heading east and turning towards the eastern shore of the lake. Follow the lake to Bivacco Busin.

(4) At the bivouac, turn left towards the dam. Follow Sentiero G25 and reach Alpe Giove.

(5) Continue down the long, fairly steep trail and finally reach Alpe Vova after crossing Torrente Vova. You will arrive at a crossroads.

(6) Heading south, follow the track that passes through the hamlets of Cangei and Torp. Then leave this track and follow the path that leads directly to the hamlet of Case Francoli, a pretty little Walser village with a traditional church and an old lime kiln.

(7) Continue south towards the beautiful Walser village of Salecchio Superiore. You will easily reach the 17th-century chalets of Zum Gora, your accommodation for the night. (E)

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 2,175 m - Rifugio Margaroli -Alpe Vannino
  2. 1 : km 1.46 - alt. 2,173 m - On the left
  3. 2 : km 3.39 - alt. 2,486 m - Passo Busin
  4. 3 : km 3.59 - alt. 2,470 m - Signpost G33
  5. 4 : km 5.26 - alt. 2,399 m - Bivacco Busin - Sign G25
  6. 5 : km 6.41 - alt. 2,149 m - Alpe Giove
  7. 6 : km 8.77 - alt. 1,474 m - Alpi di Vova
  8. 7 : km 9.8 - alt. 1,538 m - Case Francoli
  9. E : km 10.99 - alt. 1,482 m - Rifugio Zum Gora - Salecchio Superiore

Notes

Worth a visit

  • Lago Vannino
  • Passo Busin
  • Lago Busin inferiore
  • Salecchio Superiore Walser village

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