Via Alta Vallemaggia - Stage 16: Capanna Alpe Canaa-Salmone

The section between the Bassa Pass and the Maggia Pass offers a magnificent view of the Valle di Lodano, a region listed as a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status for its precious ancient beech woods. After a short hike to the Madone, the trail continues to Monte di Pino, located on a ridge affording breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. There follows a steep descent to the Garina Pass and a final ascent to Salmone. In theory, this stage of the trek ends on the peak, where there are plans to build a new lodge in the future. In practice, you will need to make your way back down into the valley before nightfall: the quickest route, via Auressio, takes approximately an hour and a half. If you still have enough energy and time, you can proceed with the next (and also last) stage.

Source: Associazione Via Alta Vallemaggia