Monte Alben Summit – Sura Alpine Hut loop from Cornalba

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Monte Alben Summit – Sura Alpine Hut loop from Cornalba

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Monte Alben Summit – Sura Alpine Hut loop from Cornalba

06:13

13.2km

1,110m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

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 6.10 km for 95 m

After 6.36 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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36 m

Cornalba

Highlight • Settlement

Cornalba takes its name from the white limestone rock (from the Latin "cornus" rock and "albus" white) that overlooks the town and represents its identity.

The town is located at an average altitude of 893 m a.s.l. and has about 300 inhabitants.

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522 m

Cornalba Cliff

Highlight • Climb

660 m

Corna Bianca Cliff

Highlight • Climb

Stunning cliff for climbing

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6.02 km

Monte Alben Summit

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful mountain 2019m high, climbable from Cornalba or, more quickly, from Passo di Zambla

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7.79 km

Sura Alpine Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Alpine hut closed in winter but open in summer. It is the typical mountain hut

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8.06 km

Santella of San Rocco of Cornalba

Highlight • Religious Site

Santella di San Rocco on the CAI path 502
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12.0 km

Chapel with Bench

Highlight • Religious Site

Small chapel with a bench next to it.

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12.5 km

Cornalba Parking

Highlight • Parking

Second convenient parking lot where you can leave your car to start the excursion towards Mount Alben but also towards the Cornalba Cliff for climbers.
From 1 September to 30 June on holidays, Saturdays and Sundays an hourly rate of 1 euro/h applies. While on weekdays parking is free
From 1 July to 31 August a daily rate of 5 euros applies for the whole day.
Approximately 10 parking spaces.

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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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