SFT: Alpe Laghetto - Andolla

9.60 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Hike
  • 4:00 h
  • 9.60 km
  • 702 m
  • 703 m
  • 2,047 m
  • 2,418 m
  • 371 m
  • Start: Alpe Laghetto
  • Destination: Andolla
On the eighth stage of the Simplon Fletschhorn Trekking, we cross the Swiss-Italian border twice and arrive in Andolla.

8th stage: In the shadow of Andolla

From Alpe Laghetto, you ascend to the Campo lakes, a series of water surfaces located below the slopes of Monte Straciugo, the highest peak of the Bognanco valley. From the Pontimia Pass, from which you have a view of the peaks of the Upper Bognanco valley and the Zwischbergen valley, you then enter the plateaus that stretch up to below the Andolla Pass. You walk along the picturesque lakes of Pontimia, through the ruins of the mountain huts of the namesake Alpe, across meadows with views of the rugged peaks of Andolla and Weissmies. From the Andolla Pass, you then reach the Antrona valley by descending into the valley basin that extends towards the Andolla Alps.

Good to know

Pavements

Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Rifugio Alpe Laghetto - Passo Laghetto - Alpe Straciugo - Passo Pontimia - Alpe Porcareccia - Passo Andolla - Andolla

Equipment

Equipment adapted to the weather is essential. Good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended for all hikes.

Directions & Parking facilities

Domodossola is reachable by train from Brig. From there, public transportation in Italy must be used.

Additional information

Further hiking information can be found at: www.simplon.ch

Author“s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Enjoy the view over the Alpine ridge and listen to the silence of nature.

Safety guidelines

The hike is undertaken at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.

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Location and Contact

SFT: Alpe Laghetto - Andolla
28842 Bognanco