Naret Pass – Lake Sfundau loop from Il Madone

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Switzerland

Ticino

Lavizzara

Naret Pass – Lake Sfundau loop from Il Madone

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Naret Pass – Lake Sfundau loop from Il Madone

06:37

14.8km

800m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 19, 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 458 m for 2.88 km

After 5.31 km for 2.84 km

After 8.81 km for 2.38 km

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715 m

View of the Lago del Narèt Dam

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Magnificent view of the dam and reservoir.

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1.92 km

View of Lago del Naret

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Great view over the Naret reservoir from the pass above

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2.08 km

Naret Pass

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Wide saddle between Pizzo del Narèt and Madone. Connects the Val Torta with the Val Sambuco. Good and easy to deal with.

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3.74 km

Val Torta Trail

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In the upper valley of the Cristallina brook (Ri di Cristallina), the Cristallina hut, a bold bar at the top of the pass, is becoming more and more visible. Sexy, easy way (T2).

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5.25 km

Passo Cristallina

Mountain Pass

5.95 km

The Sfundau lake is sunken deep in high alpine environment. It is the only lake in the area that has not been (visibly) transformed by the hydro-energy industry. Grandiose views to the Capanna Cristallina and the Basòdino.

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7.12 km

View of Basòdino

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Close to the path between Lago Sfundau and Lago Bianco you have this beautiful view of the "King of Ticino", more precisely on the north side of the Basòdino (3,272 …

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9.62 km

Bocchetta del Lago Nero

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Wonderful view from the pass crossing of the Lago Nero and the Valle Peccia on the other side.

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14.5 km

Lago del Narèt

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Lake Naret is located at an altitude of 2,310 meters. Naret is an artificial lake and the road leading to the lake is only open in the summer months. The nearest municipality is Lavizzara and is about 20 kilometers away.

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