Consorzio per la promozione turistica della Valchiavenna

Stazione Ferroviaria Chiavenna
Piazza Caduti per la Libertà
23022 Chiavenna (SO)
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Hike Voga – Alpe Buglio – Forcola Bivouac

Valchiavenna

One of the ancient paths that led, and still leads, to the Forcola Pass, which connects Valchiavenna with Val Mesolcina (Switzerland).
It is possible to reach the Forcola Bivouac, located in the municipality of Gordona at 1838 m.

Details

The route starts from the hamlet Voga of Menarola and climbs steeply passing through Alpe Dardano (1334 m a.s.l.) and then Alpe Buglio (1554 m a.s.l.). From Alpe Buglio the path continues to the left keeping on the slope; it continues with a slight incline crossing a sparse larch forest. A deviation to the left leads to Alpe Forcola (1838 m) where the namesake bivouac and a beautiful panorama are located. The bivouac is always open, unattended, and maintenance is regularly carried out by the Pro Loco of Menarola. There are 12 equipped beds, a stove with a wood kitchen, and a bathroom with running water.

From here it is possible to continue the ascent towards Forcola Pass or towards Val Capra (high route).

It is possible to return to Dardano/Voga passing by Alpe Cima.

Informations

Difficulty: Medium

Duration: 2:40 h

Distance: 4,53 km

Ascent: 787 mt

Descent: 1 mt

Highest point: 1841 mt

Lowest point: 1054 mt

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How to get here

Getting there: By car from Gordona, hamlet Coloredo, follow the signs for Menarola, loc. Voga.

Parking: In Voga there is a large free parking area. It is not necessary to buy a transit pass.

Starting point: get directions in Google Maps

Infopoint
Consorzio Turistico Valchiavenna
Via Don Romeo Ballerini, 2
23021 Campodolcino (SO)
0343 50611
campodolcino@valtellina.it

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