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Sentiero Italia E62A: From Rifugio Margaroli through Val Formazza to Cascata del Toce

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Sentiero Italia E62A: From Rifugio Margaroli through Val Formazza to Cascata del Toce

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Sentiero Italia E62A: From Rifugio Margaroli through Val Formazza to Cascata del Toce

08:23

21.4km

1,310m

Hiking

Alpine traverse through Walser villages and past Europe's stunning Cascata del Toce waterfall.

Last updated: September 17, 2025

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1.89 km

View of Lake Vannino from Passo di Nefelgiù

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From this beautiful pass you can see both Lake Morasco and Lake Vannino. Recommended!

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3.41 km

Alpe Nefelgiù Hut

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The old hut of the Alpe Nefelgiù (2049 m) is located in a small high valley, where small streams spring around it - a nice place and a good resting …

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6.69 km

View of Val Formazza

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Here you have a beautiful view of the Val Formazza and the mountain ranges that surround it.

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7.77 km

Albergo Ristorante Aalts Dorf

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In the summer I recommend stopping for an ice cream in the small shop on the ground floor, very good!

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7.87 km

Riale di Sotto

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Riale di Sotto is a fraction of Formazza. It is located a short distance from the dam and the Morasco Lake. It is crossed by the Toce, which originates in this area and flows into Lake Maggiore.

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10.2 km

Toce Waterfall

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The most important and powerful of the Alpine waterfalls. Its waters make a leap of 143 meters. Looking at it from below, the roar of the imperiously descending water and …

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11.1 km

Bench with view of Cascata del Toce

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14.2 km

Ponte Village, Formazza

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Hamlet of Formazza at an altitude of 1289m above sea level

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21.1 km

Eugenio Margaroli Hut

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The hike to reach the refuge is suitable for everyone. Once at the refuge you can enjoy the excellent hospitality of the managers: really very good!

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21.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.70 km

5.89 km

5.39 km

895 m

529 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.71 km

7.47 km

3.81 km

2.22 km

148 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,570 m)

Lowest point (1,290 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

19°C

6°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Trail Reviews

February 3, 2024, Val Formazza - The big ravanade (Valdo - lago Vannino - lago Morsasco)

In winter it is not recommended to continue (and depending on the snow: reach) the Nefelgiù pass

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KIA LUMACA VAGABONDA 🐌

August 4, 2025, 1 Ponte Formazza Rifugio Margaroli

Let the adventure begin... between the GTA and the Sentiero Italia Piemonte... I decided last week and this time, besides being alone, I'll be tenting...🐌🐌 so slower than usual because I'm heavier 😂🐌... I've already set up my tent, I've already washed up, now I'm going to rest a bit 🤣😂

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Sentiero Italia E62A: From Rifugio Margaroli through Val Formazza to Cascata del Toce

View of Lake Vannino from Passo di Nefelgiù

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Alpe Nefelgiù Hut

View of Val Formazza

Albergo Ristorante Aalts Dorf

Riale di Sotto

Toce Waterfall

Bench with view of Cascata del Toce

Ponte Village, Formazza

Eugenio Margaroli Hut

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