Rifugio Pastore - Macugnaga

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This stage takes us along an ancient paved Roman road. Macugnaga is the last village stop in Italy.

Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: From the Great Saint Bernard Pass to the Simplon Pass

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.35 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 9h 25 
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    Difficulty: Very difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 4,321 ft
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    Descent: - 5,213 ft
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    Highest point: 8,940 ft
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    Lowest point: 4,003 ft
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Description of the walk

From the Pastore refuge, return to the small covered bridge and follow trail No. 7, which quickly joins the path towards Colle del Turlo (T.M.R.). After a pleasant stretch through the forest, this ancient Roman road, perfectly paved, leads us easily to the Turlo Pass in a chaotic setting. The descent from the pass, also paved for a long stretch, takes you to the Lanti bivouac, then Quarazza after skirting the Quarezzolo torrent. At the Lago delle Fate dam, head towards Isella, then Macugnaga.

Markings: T.M.R. (Tour du Mont Rose).

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 5,174 ft - Rifugio Pastore
  2. 1 : mi 0.26 - alt. 5,299 ft - Botanical Garden - Ponte delle Pile
  3. 2 : mi 1.34 - alt. 6,493 ft - Fork - Alpe Faller Ekku
  4. 3 : mi 3.77 - alt. 8,885 ft - Colle di Turlo (2738 m)
  5. 4 : mi 5.97 - alt. 6,877 ft - Intersection - Bivacco Emiliano Lanti
  6. 5 : mi 6.71 - alt. 6,585 ft - Intersection - Alpe Schena
  7. 6 : mi 7.85 - alt. 5,253 ft - Alpe La Piana
  8. 7 : mi 8.79 - alt. 4,829 ft - Fourche - Pra di Lanti
  9. 8 : mi 9.3 - alt. 4,528 ft - Crocette
  10. 9 : mi 10.42 - alt. 4,354 ft - Lago delle Fate
  11. 10 : mi 12.07 - alt. 4,275 ft - Bridge
  12. E : mi 12.35 - alt. 4,298 ft - Macugnaga

Notes

Other walks in the area

Walking Pastore Refuge - Macugnaga

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Refuge Pastore - Macugnaga
↔11.67 mi ↗+3,960 ft ↘-4,856 ft ◔10 hrs ▲Very difficult
⚑Departure from Alagna Valsesia (Piedmont)
Another change of valley to reach the large village of Macugnaga at the foot of Monte Rosa via the Col Turlo. The wide path used is absolutely remarkable as it was built by the Italian army to hoist cannons for the defence of the area and for firing exercises.

Walking Oreste Hütte - Refuge Pastore

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Oreste Hütte - Refuge Pastore
↔7.56 mi ↗+2,300 ft ↘-5,689 ft ◔10 hrs ▲Very difficult
⚑Departure from Gressoney-La-Trinité (Aosta Valley)
Head towards the Alagna Valley, passing the Col d'Alen and the Lac del Corno. The final descent via Alpe Balma through wild countryside takes you directly to the Refuge Pastore, nestled in a magnificent mountain pasture at the foot of the north face of Monte Rosa.

Walking Rifugio Gabiet - Rifugio Pastore

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Rifugio Gabiet - Rifugio Pastore
↔8.88 mi ↗+3,077 ft ↘-5,636 ft ◔6h 45 ▲Difficult
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Walking Pizzo di Quarazzola (west ridge) – Standard route from Carcoforo

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Pizzo di Quarazzola (crête ouest) - Voie normale depuis Carcoforo
↔6.65 mi ↗+4,580 ft ↘-4,580 ft ◔10 hrs ▲Extremely difficult
⚑Departure from Carcoforo (Piedmont)
A hike combining a forest walk with rockclimbing . Great fun, but requires a good level of hiking ability and experience of rockclimbing . Magnificent views on arrival of the north face of Monte Rosa, and numerous 3,000- and 4,000-metre peaks in Switzerland. Total duration of the hike :9 hours 30 minutes(including the break at the summit).

Walking Staffal and the Alta Luce summit

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↔7.41 mi ↗+5,013 ft ↘-3,412 ft ◔7h 45 ▲Moderate
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A circular loop that takes you to the Alta Luce summit with a view of the glacier and back down via the A Staffal/Greyssonney la Trinité cable car. The route is very well marked: follow several trails: 7a to the summit, then descend to the pass and take the 6b to the cable car that takes you back to the starting point.

Walking Macugnaga - Saas Fee

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Macugnaga - Saas Fee
↔7.83 mi ↗+5,364 ft ↘-2,438 ft ◔10 hrs ▲Very difficult
⚑Departure from Macugnaga (Verbano-Cusio-Ossola)
This stage takes you through Switzerland via the Grand Col du Monte Moro, followed by a beautiful descent to Lake Mattmark. Once you reach the lake, take the bus to Saas Fée.

Walking Macugnaga - Saas Almagell

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Macugnaga - Saas Almagell
↔12.52 mi ↗+5,548 ft ↘-4,314 ft ◔10h 35 ▲Very difficult
⚑Departure from Macugnaga (Verbano-Cusio-Ossola)
During this stage, at Passo di Monte Moro, you cross from Italy (Piedmont) to Switzerland (German-speaking Valais). Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.

Walking Gressonney - Di Frachey Refuge

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↔10.85 mi ↗+5,758 ft ↘-3,533 ft ◔10h 00 ▲Very difficult
⚑Departure from Gressoney-Saint-Jean (Aosta Valley)
That’s the end of the southern section. This hike takes in a different landscape, with the Swiss Alps in view. It feels like we’re in Germany. It’s a lovely day. After the climb, the hike descends back into the valley. As with Eaux Rousses, it’s best to book in advance as the refuge is very popular. In fact, there are two of them and they’re full by early July.

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