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Marika Abbà
October 25, 2022
Hiking
The Crosta refuge is located along the route of the GTA, the Great Crossing of the Alps. It is located at an altitude of 1,751 meters and is surrounded by Alpe Solcio. It is open from June to the end of October. During the cold months the winter bivouac is always open and has eight beds.
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•Andrea Girlanda
November 5, 2019
Hiking
Refuge on the Alpe Solcio di Varzo. Part of the GTA. Excellent cuisine and breathtaking views of the Val d’Ossola
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•Goodbike
November 14, 2021
Hiking
Not just a crossing point but also a destination (well-managed refuge)
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1,010m
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Alpine traverse from Rifugio Crosta to Bivacco Leoni through lunar-like plateaus with Monte Rosa views.
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Alpine pasture trail past working farms and stone huts with sweeping Val d'Ossola views.
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1,220m
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Hike the difficult 8.7-mile Varzo to Alpe Solcio Trail, gaining 4007 feet of elevation through scenic forests and alpine meadows.
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Elevation 1,730 m
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