Alpe Foppa – Arosio
Twin Hike of the Monte Tamaro – Monte Lema Mountain Trail
The first part of the Alpe Foppa – Arosio hike is the same path as the Mountain Trail to Monte Lema, until Monte Gradiccioli, where it begins to follow a downhill and shady, but also very attractive and scenic, route.
As for many other excursions, departure is Alpe Foppa (1,532 m a.s.l) from where you are going to reach the summit of Monte Tamaro, that welcomes you with a breath-taking 360° view. There is also the possibility to take another route which shortens the required time for about half an hour.
You have to follow the traditional Mountain Trail Monte Tamaro – Monte Lema until Monte Gradiccioli. After reaching its summit, continue downhill along the east ridge and then through fabulous beech and chestnut woods. Arosio, a typical and picturesque village in Malcantone, is about 2 hours’ walk from the summit of Monte Gradiccioli and is the ideal place to enjoy a well-deserved break while waiting for the bus back to Rivera. The Alpe Foppa – Arosio walk is also interesting departing from Arosio.
Look for the connection AROSIO – RIVERA-BIRONICO that fits you best!
Tappe principali: Alpe Foppa – Capanna Tamaro – Monte Tamaro – Bassa d’Indemini – Bassa di Montoia – Monte Gradiccioli – La Bassa – Arosio
Itinerary details
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Length:
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14.5 km
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Total climb / descent:
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815 m / 1 517 m
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Time required:
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5 h 30 min
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Technique:
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Medium - T2
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Fitness:
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Difficult
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