Excursion to Ticino - Around the Sosto

We are in Ticino, in Olivone and above us towers the mighty Sosto, which we will circle today!

The ascent of 600 meters in altitude to the Carnaira alp should be tackled early while the forest is still mostly in the shade. A high trail then continues to the Alpe Compietto, a flat alp with well-maintained stone houses, green meadows, and a lively stream. After half an hour, we reach the highest point of the route, the Passo Muazz. We leave the Sosto on the left side and walk along a road to the Lago Luzzone, through a 600-meter-long illuminated tunnel. From the crown of the dam, we observe climbers struggling on this vertical and we are very satisfied with our own efforts.

Now follows the descent into the valley, past picturesque houses and landscapes. The hiking trail leads us left past Campo Blenio. Before the car tunnel, we reach the former access road to Olivone, which is partly carved into the rock high above the wild waters of the Brenno della Greina. It is cool here, and from time to time drops drip from the steep rocks on our heads.

Soon the warming sun welcomes us again, and Olivone is no longer far. The old road ends just before the village.