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

Between Passo della Bassa and Passo della Maggia you can even admire from above the Valle di Lodano, a region which, because of the richness of its ancient beech forests, is among the candidates to become a UNESCO World Heritage site. After a quick visit to Madone, you reach Monte di Pino, resting on a breathtaking ridge for its scenery. Steep descent to Passo della Garina and final ascent to Salmone. In theory, the stage ends at the summit, where in the coming years a new refuge could be built. In practice, at the moment you have to descend to the valley before dusk: the fastest variant, via Auressio, requires about one and a half hours. For those who still have energy and time, it is possible to link the next stage (which is also the last).

Source: Via Alta Vallemaggia Association