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From Ossasco (Normal route) Capanna Cristallina CAS 2575 m

Difficulty

PD+
Ascent

3:30 h, 1260 m
Exposure

N, NE

The Capanna Cristallina is not only the largest and one of the highest in Ticino, but also a classic winter ski tour destination. From this hut many ascents and several crossings into the surrounding valleys are possible.

Near the Alpe Cristallina. © Massimo Gabuzzi

At the beginning of the traverse in Val Torta. © Massimo Gabuzzi

In the middle of the traverse in Val Torta. © Massimo Gabuzzi

At the end of the long traverse. © Massimo Gabuzzi

The upper Val Torta, in the background behind the high voltage pylon the Capanna Cristallina. © Massimo Gabuzzi

Near the ruins of the old hut, in the background Passo and Capanna Cristallina. © Massimo Gabuzzi

Passo and Capanna Cristallina. © Massimo Gabuzzi

Capanna Cristallina CAS. © Massimo Gabuzzi

Route description

Ossasco - Capanna Cristallina SAC

From Ossasco (1313 m) climb southwards through the forest on a summer path which crosses a small road just above P. 1538. Stick to the west side of the Ri di Cristallina (stream) and, passing P. 1675, reach the Alpe di Cristallina at 1800 m. From the Alp continue along the west side of Val Torta, making a long traverse through NE-exposed slopes, until you reach P. 2150 and P. 2152. Warning: in unfavourable conditions it is safer to traverse the east side of the valley! Follow the valley to Mottone and the old hut footprint (ca. 2350 m), and on up to the Passo Cristallina, where the new hut was built.

Additional information

Departure point

Ossasco (Bedretto) (1313 m)

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Ossasco (Bedretto)

Crux: The long slope of Alpe di Cristallina is 32 ° to 35 ° steep and should be avoided in unsafe conditions. The middle part of the Val Torta is also at risk of avalanches.

Waypoints

Passo di Cristallina (2566 m)