CAPANNA QUARNEI

If you would like to chase the magical autumn colors in Switzerland, Val Malvaglia in Ticino is definitely worth a visit!

This short day hike to Capanna Quarnei is indeed amongst my favorites for admiring autumn colors, as the larches in the valley burst into yellow and orange foliage in October, providing a surreal experience.

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  • Recommended Season: Autumn

How to get there

The hut

Capanna Quarnei lies in Val Malvaglia in Ticino, just below the highest mountain of the canton, Adula.

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