Forno hut - Pass da Casnil Sud - Capanna da l'Albigna

Difficult

8.1 km

5:30 h

998 mhd

756 mhd

Technique

Fitness

Highest Point 2975 m

Lowest Point 2219 m

Best Season

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Details

Description

First descend for 45 minutes on the hut path down the Val Forno to the junction at the bridge at approx. 2200 m. The path now climbs and leads past huge rock slabs and over green ledges to a shoulder below the eastern ridge of Piz Casnil (approx. 2630 m). Some sections are exposed and secured with chains. The view of the glacier basin from here is magical!

You now traverse a couloir and shortly afterwards reach a large scree terrace. From here, the route is the same as before: climb southwest through a small valley up to the Pass da Casnil Sud (2941 m). At the top of the pass, the view of the north face of the Cima dal Cantun becomes clear! From the pass you climb a few more meters to the north, then the descent begins. You reach the Capanna da l'Albigna (2333 m) via boulder terrain and meadows.

Hidden Gem

For those who don't want to go down on foot, the Pranzaira cable car runs from mid-June to the beginning of October from 07:30 to 16:30.

Safety Note

Challenging mountain hike on a blue and white route. There are several exposed passages that are secured with chains. Surefootedness is required. (T5)

The safety devices and chains along the route are installed at the beginning of summer. Find out in advance from the huts whether the trail is already passable. We strongly advise against walking without chains fitted!

! Some maps still show the old ascent from the Fornotal. Instead of crossing the rocks, this led further back in the valley directly from the glacier tongue westwards up to the Casnil basin. This path is no longer maintained. There is a high risk of falling and falling rocks. Unfortunately, this path can still be seen dotted in black in the background of the Outdooractive map.
Pay attention to the markings on site!

Equipment

Mountain boots, poles, enough water

Directions

Fornohütte - Fornotal - Pass Dal Casnill Sud - Capanna da l'Albigna

You first climb down the moraine for around 45 minutes on the gravel hut path to the junction at the bridge at around 2200 m. The path now climbs and leads past huge slabs of rock and over green ledges to a shoulder below the eastern ridge of Piz Casnil (approx. 2630 m). Some sections are exposed and secured with chains.
You now traverse a couloir and shortly afterwards reach a large scree terrace. The path then climbs southwestwards through a small valley to the Pass da Casnil Sud (2941 m).

From the pass you climb a few more meters to the north, then the descent begins. Here too there is another secured section, otherwise the descent is not so demanding and continues over boulder terrain and meadows to the Capanna da l'Albigna (2333 m).