Salecchio Superiore - Crampiolo

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This fourth stage is marked by the crossing of two passes, the Passo Muretto and the Bocchetta di Scarpia. You will also cross several mountain pastures such as Alpe de Salecchio, Alpe de Pojola and Alpe de Sangiatto. In the evening, upon arrival in Crampiolo, you will have the opportunity to visit Lago Devero.

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: 6.83 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 05 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 3,392 ft
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    Descent: - 2,431 ft
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    Highest point: 7,710 ft
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    Lowest point: 4,839 ft
  • ⚐ Country: Italy
  • ⚐
    Area: Alps
  • ⚐ City: Premia 
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    Start: N 46.320768° / E 8.373805°
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    End: N 46.326362° / E 8.27964°
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Crampiolo
Bocchetta di Scarpia
Passo del Muretto
Passo del Muretto

Description of the walk

The starting point for this stage is at Rifugio Zum Gora in Salecchio Superiore

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

(S) From Zum Gora, return to the entrance of the village of Salecchio to find the intersection with Sentiero G27.

(1) Turn left and begin a steep climb. Pass the ruined huts of Cortic and continue the steep climb through a larch forest to reach Alpe de Salecchio.

(2) Heading south-east, continue the climb over more open and fairly rough terrain. You will reach the building at Casarola di Sopra.

(3) Make one last effort to climb Passo Murato after a few steep sections, but without any technical difficulty.

(4) Switch to the western slope, following the signs² W (Walserweg) and sentiero H16, and begin the descent to an intersection.

(5) Turn right to stay on the Walserweg and continue the descent to Alpe de Pojola.

(6) Walk along a path that remains at a constant altitude for a long time and passes under Monte Corbernas. Gain a little altitude to reach a new pass, the Bocchetta di Scarpia.

(7) Heading west, descend towards Alpe de Sangiatto and the eponymous lakes, which are almost dry.

(8) Pass Lago Sangiatto Inferiore, then cross a larch forest before coming out onto a track that leads to Crampiolo. Quickly reach the Albergo Ristorante La Baïta on the right, your accommodation for the night (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 4,839 ft - Salecchio Superiore - Zum Gora
  2. 1 : mi 0.15 - alt. 4,987 ft - Intersection at the entrance to Salecchio Superiore
  3. 2 : mi 1.02 - alt. 6,171 ft - Alpe Salecchio
  4. 3 : mi 1.93 - alt. 6,673 ft - Casarola di Sopra
  5. 4 : mi 2.85 - alt. 7,710 ft - Passo del Muretto
  6. 5 : mi 3.2 - alt. 7,329 ft - On the right
  7. 6 : mi 3.78 - alt. 7,041 ft - Alpe Pojola
  8. 7 : mi 4.84 - alt. 7,375 ft - Bochetta di Scarpia
  9. 8 : mi 5.74 - alt. 6,604 ft - Alpe Sangiatto
  10. E : mi 6.83 - alt. 5,791 ft - Crampiolo - La Baïta

Notes

Worth a visit

  • Salecchio Superiore - Walser village
  • Passo del Muretto
  • Alpe Pojola
  • Bochetta di Scarpia
  • Crampiolo

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