Simplon Fletschhorn Trek to Lago dei Cavalli

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Simplon Fletschhorn Trek to Lago dei Cavalli

Moderate

4.8

(80)

408

hikers

Simplon Fletschhorn Trek to Lago dei Cavalli

04:23

11.0km

450m

Hiking

Historic Alpine trek past turquoise Lago dei Cavalli with glaciated peaks and ancient trade routes.

Last updated: September 17, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

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124 m

Viewpoint

894 m

Alpe Cheggio

Highlight • Settlement

Excellent starting point for long walking excursions

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1.26 km

Preja Castello Loop

Highlight • Trail

Difficult with poorly maintained paths

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1.35 km

Cheggio Dam and Lake of the Horses

Highlight • Lake

The dam dates back to the early 20th century. The dam of the Loranco stream forms Lake Alpe dei Cavalli, in the Antrona valley.

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2.40 km

Lake Alpe dei Cavalli

Highlight • Lake

West shore of Lake Alpe dei Cavalli in the Antrona Valley. The west side path is the simplest and most passable path to admire the lake.

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6.30 km

Piana Ronchelli Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

Plateau at the entrance of the Val Loranco at an altitude of 1580m above sea level

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7.78 km

The Cold Breath of the Earth

Highlight • Natural Monument

A constant, icy breath emerges from two cracks in the ground. Just approach the small sign that represents a breath, to notice them at the edge of the path.

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11.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.91 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

8.29 km

1.25 km

758 m

510 m

155 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 11 November

6°C

3°C

99 %

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Comments

July 22, 2024,Alpe Cheggio-Lago dei Cavalli-Rifugio Andolla

Beautiful tour, with wonderful landscapes.
We start from Cheggio to immediately arrive at Lake dei Cavalli, an emerald green colour. The path that runs along the lake is initially easy, but after the wooden bridge it becomes more challenging, both due to slopes and technical difficulties (there are also several fords). The refuge is really beautiful, finally a true Alpine …

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