Hiking – “Flower Trail” – From Alpe Ciamporino to Alpe Veglia

Upon arrival in San Domenico follow signs for the ticket office of the modern ski lifts of San Domenico Ski, which in a few minutes take you up to Alpe Ciamporino, at 2000 m (6500 ft) high. From here, take the route marked F50 to Balma, the entrance to Alpe Veglia. This is the “Flower Trail”, a name that explicitly refers to the great wealth of flora in this part of the Lepontine Alps. From Alpe La Balma, follow the path that leads to Cornù, the main village of Alpe Veglia, where there are also accommodation and catering facilities. After a pleasant break, take the F10 route that goes from Fornace and the Rio Frua waterfall, then continue on a stretch of mule track downhill to the bridge over the Cairasca stream and from here to “Casa del Parco-Porteia”. Finally, take the trail as far as the Cappella del Groppallo chapel and, again on a downhill road, continue until you reach the path for “Ponte Campo”. If the shuttle service is not open yet, take the paved road that leads uphill to the centre of San Domenico.

Sector F “Routes” – IF14

San Domenico Ski
Contact details: Municipality of Trasquera
CAI contact details: Varzo Section
Refreshment areas: Refuge 2000 Alpe Ciamporino – Refuges and Hotels Alpe Veglia

Medium difficulty. The route is on well-marked footpaths, you need a good level of hiking fitness and you need to be careful in the more exposed sections.

11,5 km

Ascent 378 m / Descent 902 m

3 hrs 40 min

Hiking boots and mountain clothing

F50 – F10

From late June to October

Map no. 9 scale 1:25,000 of the Geo4Map/CAI
Digital maps on the following apps: ViewRanger – Avenza Maps