Ticino · Hiking

Rifugio Ribia - Cata d'Albezzona

0.9 mi
round trip: 2,177 ft
climb: 7,018 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Rifugio Ribia - Cata d'Albezzona is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.9 miles round trip) in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,810 ft and 7,020 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,030 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Vergeletto, about 2.7 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Salariel, Colmetta and La Culmèta. Wasserfall in Vergeletto is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Munt la Reita is within about 6 miles. There are 10 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Rifugio Ribia - Cata d'Albezzona for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.