This is the final stage of the Alta Via that allows returning to the main valley towns with a route that is especially rewarding due to the grand panorama that gradually embraces most of the circuit covered. From the pleasant basin of Alpe Prabello, you follow the beautiful mule track leading to Alpe Acquanera, characterized by extensive peat bogs. The path then extends at altitude at the base of the ridge Monte Acquanera-Monte Cavaglia-Monte Palino, with ups and downs that first reach Alpe Cavaglia and finally descend to the former ski area of Piazzo Cavalli. Upon reaching Piazzo Cavalli, it is possible to quickly descend to Caspoggio via the former ski slopes and then take public transport back to Torre di Santa Maria. Alternatively, from Piazzo Cavalli, you can descend directly to Torre passing through the villages of Prà Mosin and Dagua.
Alta Via della Valmalenco stage 8
Itinerary details
High route
3:56 h
11.52 km
192 m
1315 m
Moderate
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