Gran giro del lago
Mountain Hike
· Bergell Mountains
· Open
The new circular trail consists of an old "Felsenweg", built in the 50s and restored in 2021
Open
difficult
Distance 8.3 km
The circular trail gran giro del lago is about 8 kilometres long and includes almost 700 metres of ascent and just as much descent. The hike takes about 4 to 5 hours for experienced alpine hikers. The route is partly exposed and often equipped with chains and iron steps. Is important not to suffer from vertigo if you want to enjoy this trail. In two places you have to cross glacier streams on narrow footbridges. The middle section in particular leads through pathless, rocky terrain where sure-footed walking in difficult terrain is required. The route is marked in blue and white. Where there is a danger of falling, chains are attached in most places. Experienced and sure-footed alpine hikers can also walk the trail without a via ferrata set. Less experienced alpine hikers should equip themselves with a climbing harness and via ferrata set for self-securing. A climbing helmet can also be useful.
Author’s recommendation
Sentiero Alpino: 1.Tag: Maloja – Fornohütte, 2. Tag: Fornohütte – Pass Casnil – Capanna da l’Albigna, 3. Tag: Capanna da l’Albigna – gran giro del lago – Albigna Seilbahn
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,381 m
Lowest point
2,096 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
0.8 km
Forested/wild trail
0.3 km
Path
4 km
Road
0.2 km
Traces of trail
0.4 km
Unknown
2.7 km
Rest stops
Albigna HutSafety information
If you do not have much experience on alpine trails, we recommend that you bring a via ferrata set for self-belaying.Start
Albignabahn (2,096 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'769'885E 1'134'223N
DD
46.337893, 9.645363
DMS
46°20'16.4"N 9°38'43.3"E
UTM
32T 549666 5131793
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Destination
Albignabahn
Turn-by-turn directions
The ideal direction is, starting from the cable car, to reach the Capanna da l'Albigna and then on the east side of the lake, follow the rock path to the Albigna glacier. Then continue on the west side of the lake along the via ferrata back to the starting point.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By road
Parking
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'769'885E 1'134'223N
DD
46.337893, 9.645363
DMS
46°20'16.4"N 9°38'43.3"E
UTM
32T 549666 5131793
w3w
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Equipment
Mountainboots, ev ferrata-setStatus
Open
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
8.3 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
700 m
Descent
700 m
Highest point
2,381 m
Lowest point
2,096 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 3 Waypoints
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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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