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Lake Branchino – Alpe Corte Hut loop from Valcanale

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Lake Branchino – Alpe Corte Hut loop from Valcanale

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4.6

(267)

1,438

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Lake Branchino – Alpe Corte Hut loop from Valcanale

04:33

10.7km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 674 m for 66 m

After 9.93 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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944 m

Trail to Rifugio Alpe Corte

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You can follow the climb to the Alpe Corte refuge mainly from two paths: the "classic route" which in less than an hour from the paid car park at the end of the town goes up through the woods, or by taking a wider turn on the left passing by the slopes and now abandoned ski facilities and the Nevel hut.
Being an easily accessible refuge, it is suitable for families and people who want to enjoy a bit of fresh air while traveling a short distance.
If you decide to go up in winter, it is practically mandatory to bring crampons with you as the numerous streams that wet the dirt road in summer freeze in winter, creating long and dangerous ice floes.

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2.38 km

Trail to Alpe Neel

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2.72 km

Towards Alpe di Neel Bassa

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4.19 km

Alpine Pasture Shelter

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Probable mountain pasture stable or in any case a place of refuge for grazing animals. It can always be useful as a refuge in case of sudden bad weather

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5.45 km

Lake Branchino

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Beautiful alpine lake at an altitude of about 1800m, just below the homonymous pass. It can be easily reached from Valcanale (from the Alpe Corte and Branchino refuges) or from the Mezzeno huts

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6.99 km

Rifugio Baita Neel (Lower Hut of Alpe Nevel)

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The people who have stayed here have assured me it was a great experience

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7.09 km

Sentiero dei Fiori, Alpe Neel

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In the spring/summer period (depending on the season based on the climate of the current year) wonderful and unmissable blooms, rich in colors, can be found along the paths of the area between the Arera, Alpe Corte and the Baite di Mezzeno. , perfumes and biodiversity.
The information signs along the route are also excellent

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8.07 km

Alpe Corte Hut

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The Alpe Corte refuge is a beautiful refuge, open all year round, located at approximately 1,350 meters above sea level. You can easily reach it starting from Valcanale.

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10.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.47 km

2.32 km

1.15 km

714 m

Surfaces

3.75 km

3.34 km

2.19 km

1.15 km

190 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,790 m)

Lowest point (1,060 m)

Weather

Tuesday 28 July

14°C

4°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

June 14, 2025,Al Lago di Branchino

I had promised myself to return in the summer to see the colors of the lake... an intense green, too bad it was a bit dry. The flowering along the path is also very beautiful.
However, it is a path that I appreciated more in winter, due to the fact that it mainly develops on a forest road/mule track that …

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March 27, 2025,Passo Branchino da Valcanale

The Branchino refuge and its pass with lake are a place I have written about and I have been there several times. I purposely used the verb to pass, as it has rarely been a destination, but almost always a stop on some larger tour. The area is wonderful and therefore it is worth going there without a shadow of …

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March 8, 2025,LAGO BRANCHINO da Valcanale

Departure from Valcanale. The short stretch on the road that leads to Alpe Corte is a succession of icy stretches. I immediately put on my crampons for safety. Once on the path the snow is well beaten and compact (at least early in the morning). I didn't expect so much snow given the warm days of the last few days

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January 1, 2023,Valcanale lago e passo Branchino Rif.Alpe Corte

Step by step❄️❄️❄️ so that the new year begins 01-01-2023

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January 21, 2024,Passo del Branchino – Rifugio Alpe Corte da Valcanale

Nice tour starting from the Valcanale lake. Paid parking with Scratch and Stop to be purchased in local bars, recommended by signs posted on the street. Cost 3 euros. Very icy road, crampons required. After Alpe Corte softer and fresher snow.

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January 5, 2024,Al Branchino sotto la neve

Today we went up to Passo Branchino, in anticipation there was a circular tour with descent from the GAN hut and return from Semperneve, but the very poor visibility forced us to return via the same route. Finally a little bit of snow

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December 15, 2025,Valcanale passo Branchino e ritorno

Strava elevation gain: 775 m.
Classic Branchino tour, little snow, some ice on the trail, crampons sufficient.

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July 14, 2025,Alpe corte - Lago Branchino

Beautiful scenery, an average climb with paved sections alternating with natural trails and rocks.
Recommended for children, although some sections are strenuous if they're not used to it.
Lake Branchino is part of the backdrop to the rest of the panorama. From the Branvhinonpoj refuge, you can continue towards Capanna 2000 (which I'll do soon).
The beauty of Pizzo Arera …

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Lake Branchino – Alpe Corte Hut loop from Valcanale

Trail to Rifugio Alpe Corte

Trail to Alpe Neel

Towards Alpe di Neel Bassa

Alpine Pasture Shelter

Lake Branchino

Rifugio Baita Neel (Lower Hut of Alpe Nevel)

Sentiero dei Fiori, Alpe Neel

Alpe Corte Hut

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