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Onsernone

Alpe Salei Hut – Laghetto dei Salei loop from Capanna Alpe Saléi

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Hiking trails & Routes

Switzerland

Ticino

Onsernone

Alpe Salei Hut – Laghetto dei Salei loop from Capanna Alpe Saléi

Hard

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Alpe Salei Hut – Laghetto dei Salei loop from Capanna Alpe Saléi

02:17

5.13km

300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.58 km for 1.79 km

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Salei Cable Car mountain station, Alpe di Salei (1,700 m)

Highlight • Rest Area

Opportunities to climb several peaks, Ako Salei is not far away.

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Schmitz’s Art at the Upper Station

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351 m

Alpe Salei Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Salei refuge is located in the heart of Val Onsernone, on an old pasture at 1777 m asl. and only a few steps away from the Salei mountain lake of the same name, from which the famous panoramic view extends to Lake Maggiore. The stone building, originally an old dairy, was reactivated in 1993. The lodge is hosted from May to October and is admitted the remaining months. It has 16 beds and a terrace where you can relax. The guests are spoiled with traditional dishes and delicious desserts, prepared by the guard couple. The cottage has running water, a wooden kitchen, a gas stove, solar panels for lighting and a toilet. The refuge is easily accessible thanks to the Zott Salei cable car and through various hiking trails that start from the typical nearby villages. From the hut it is also possible to reach Mount Munzelüm and Pilone.

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Alpine Roses

Highlight • Natural

Alpine roses everywhere

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1.38 km

Laghetto dei Salei

Highlight • Lake

This small alpine lake is located a few steps from Alpe Salei. It is enclosed in a row of larches and rhododendrons; all around are beautiful mountains.

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