Pizzo di Corgella (CH) - 1 707 meters
Nr 82
This was the first peak of today's short 2 peaks hike (Pizzo di Corgella - Cucchetto).
Having said that, this wasn't the one that we had planned for this day as in summer we normally try to go to the much higher summits which in this period are not/less covered in snow.
What happened this morning was, that we drove up to Passo San Gottardo with all maps and a specific plan in our minds but were surprised by very cold temperatures (6° at 2000 meters, strong winds and really bad visibility) and therefore decided that it was not the right day to walk up other 1000 meters... it's July!!
A quick plan had to spring to mind and luckily I had one ready which was planned a few months ago but couldn't be done because of some closed streets (due to some army manoeuvres). So we drove back (actually almost back home) and proceeded with these two peaks which are much lower but for today were in that part of Ticino where the weather was nicer and warmer.
We started right before Alpe del Tiglio and walked up half of path 311 (page 293) until the end of the street at 1325 meters and then continued on path 313 (page 295) passing through Corte di Mezzo. The walk down afterwards was completely on path 311 with a small tweak to reach Cucchetto.
The peak itself is listed at page 293 of the fifth volume of the CAS (Guida delle Prealpi ticinesi).
Nice and easy hike and as all the peaks of this ridge which I have now all visited (Matro, Cima di Medeglia, Cucchetto) it gives great views of the Piano di Magadino from Bellinzona to Tenero + the start of the Lago Maggiore.
Be aware that if you want to try out this hike, it's better to check online if the army is not doing any manoeuvres or exercises, there is also a phone-number which can be called to get this information.. in fact, you wouldn't be the first who comes here and gets told to turn around by some guy in mimetic clothes.
Level: T2+
With Katrin
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