The fortifications of the Rocce Rosse are observation posts in caves, tunnels that pierce the mountain from side to side and artifacts that are part of the Cadorna Line

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Antonino Pigafetta

November 27, 2022

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The Rocce Rosse are colorful red porphyry outcrops of the Permian age (275 ± 8 Ma), called “Granofiro di Cuasso”, also known as “Red Porphyry of Cuasso”.

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Trevisinho

September 22, 2024

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At the top of "Rocce Rosse" you'll have an amazing view: the southern part of Lago di Lugano is visible with Porto Ceresio. You can also have a picnic on the top of the rocks.

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Best Hikes to Rocce Rosse Fortifications (Cadorna Line)

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1. Cadorna Line Tunnels – Sass Paradis Viewpoint loop from Borgnana

12.7km

04:20

500m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Sass di Böll – Monte Piambello loop from Cavagnano

13.1km

04:06

440m

450m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Cadorna Line Tunnels – Sass di Böll loop from Cavagnano

19.4km

06:28

840m

830m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 1,030 m

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Location: Cuasso Al Monte, Varese, Lombardy, Italy

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Rocce Rosse Fortifications (Cadorna Line)

1. Cadorna Line Tunnels – Sass Paradis Viewpoint loop from Borgnana

2. Sass di Böll – Monte Piambello loop from Cavagnano

3. Cadorna Line Tunnels – Sass di Böll loop from Cavagnano

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