Lake Ragozza – Gattascosa Hut loop from Carta escursionistica Val Bognanco

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Lake Ragozza – Gattascosa Hut loop from Carta escursionistica Val Bognanco

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Lake Ragozza – Gattascosa Hut loop from Carta escursionistica Val Bognanco

05:24

12.5km

940m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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1.93 km

Torbiera di Gattascosa Boardwalk

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It is also called Lago Morto di Verosso, a marshy expanse rich in vegetation, which can be crossed thanks to a suggestive wooden walkway.

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2.78 km

Lake Ragozza

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Beautiful alpine lake at almost 2000m of altitude in

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3.18 km

Gattascosa Hut

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The Rifugio Gattascosa is located at 2,000 meters in the Italian Val Bognanco, just a few minutes' walk from the Swiss border. Surrounded by meadows and forests, the mountain hut …

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4.31 km

Lago di Monscera

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4.48 km

Monscera Pass

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At 2,103 meters above sea level, the Monscera Pass is a natural border between Switzerland and Italy that offers a breathtaking view of the Swiss Alps. From here the gaze …

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5.83 km

Pizzo Pioltone (Camoscellahorn) Summit

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A very steep climb but not particularly difficult, a bit slippery and on debris. But the view that appears to you as soon as you reach the top repays the effort to reach it.

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10.4 km

Il Dosso Hut

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A good opportunity to recover after the ascent to Monscera is represented by a stop at the “Il Dosso” refuge.

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12.0 km

Oratory of San Bernardo di Bognanco

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San Bernardo with its oratory is the gateway to the upper Bognanco Valley. Lots of great trails but suitable for more MTB and Gravel bikes. Here you will find a …

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