Alpe Larecchio – Ospizio Sottile loop from Riva Valdobbia / Riifu

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Alpe Larecchio – Ospizio Sottile loop from Riva Valdobbia / Riifu

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Alpe Larecchio – Ospizio Sottile loop from Riva Valdobbia / Riifu

07:34

39.4km

2,500m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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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 2.37 km for 49 m

After 37.2 km for 49 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.60 km

Ponte Napoleonico

Highlight • Bridge

The Napoleonic bridge allows access to Alpe Larecchio, crossing one of the many streams that characterize the beautiful plateau.

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7.37 km

Alpe Larecchio Superiore appears after passing through a larch forest, at 1895 metres. The mountain pasture is home to a farmhouse and the name is given by the fact that numerous larches surround the basin.

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9.87 km

Ospizio Sottile

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great hike up. Not too technical, well marked path. Fabulous views from the rifugio, it's in a great position looking down into two different valleys.

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25.3 km

Passo del Maccagno

Mountain Pass

26.1 km

Lago Nero (2322 m)

Highlight • Lake

Black Lake is a small and wild alpine lake located at 2320 meters. A break is necessary after the climb to admire the view and enjoy the tranquility of the place.

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27.5 km

Alpe and Lake Maccagno

Highlight • Lake

Enchanting mountain pasture located on a wide and bright grassy plateau where there are also two alpine lakes. The cheese produced in this mountain pasture, Toma Maccagno, is renowned and mentioned in all the tourist guides of the region.

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29.0 km