Macugnaga · Trail B41a
Macugnaga: from Lago delle Fate to Alpe Bletza
A climb from Lago delle Fate, with two viewpoints above the lake, to Alpe Bletza. According to the 2020 CAI photo report there is a bar and a fountain at the lake, and another fountain at Alpe Bletza.
OpenStreetMap track, not checked on site
- Length
- 2,4 kmthere and back
- Walking time without stops
- ≈ 2 h 10 min
- Elevation gain
- +354 m
- Altitude
- 1329–1684 m
- CAI difficulty
- E
The way
- Start at the CAI signs at the junction with B98 by Lago delle Fate in Quarazza. According to the CAI photo report there is a bar and a fountain here.
- Climb along B41a: two viewpoints above the lake on the way and signposts at In d Urstugu.
- Alpe Bletza: junction with B41 and a fountain. Return the same way from here.
Start
Lago delle Fate, Quarazza, junction with B98
Coordinates ↗ 45.95367, 7.98528
Start of the track in OpenStreetMap. Parking and stop not checked.
Water and season
According to the 2020 CAI photo report: a fountain at Lago delle Fate and a fountain at Alpe Bletza. Check that the fountains are working on the day.
According to the 2020 CAI photo report: a fountain at Lago delle Fate and a fountain at Alpe Bletza. Check that the fountains are working on the day.
A guide based on altitude: snow and ice change conditions.
Before you go
- Length, ascent and time are calculated from the OpenStreetMap track and terrain. The route has not yet been checked on site.
- Steep climb: on average about 290 m of ascent per kilometre. Walk slowly and take breaks.
- Last on-site trail check recorded in OSM: 2020-08-18.
- Check the trail conditions for your date before you go.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap: B41a - Quarazza - Alpe Bletza · OpenStreetMap contributors
- B41a Quarazza - Alpe Bletza: photo report and track · CAI Verbano and CAI Pallanza (R.E.I., Percorsi V.C.O.)
Data from open sources. VseGo does not replace checking on site: trail conditions change.
