Alta Luce summit trail from Staffal (via Trail 7C)

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Alta Luce summit trail from Staffal (via Trail 7C)

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Alta Luce summit trail from Staffal (via Trail 7C)

07:33

13.4km

1,310m

Hiking

Stream-side trail to Alta Luce summit revealing Monte Rosa's icy 4000m peaks and glacial amphitheater.

Last updated: September 17, 2025

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.76 km for 2.19 km

Waypoints

Start point

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32 m

Staffal Fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Always fresh water and very good to drink.

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169 m

From Staffal there are several cable cars that take mountaineers and mountain enthusiasts to high altitudes. Numerous trails also start from here to make beautiful excursions with breathtaking views of the glaciers of Monte Rosa.

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625 m

Lys Stream

Highlight • River

despite the period of drought, the Lys is quite rich in water and it is possible to visually follow its path from the sources to the valley floor

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1.46 km

View of Staffal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Various paths start from Staffal to reach many peaks

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2.40 km

Junction for Trail 7 (Sorgenti del Lys) and 7C

Highlight • Trail

7.76 km

Colle Salza

Highlight • Mountain Pass

From Colle Salza there are various paths that lead to the glaciers, the Mantova refuge and Capanna Gnifetti, or that go down to the valley. This place is inhabited by ibex.

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13.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

314 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

2.16 km

250 m

136 m

124 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,130 m)

Lowest point (1,820 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

4°C

-1°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

July 24, 2022,Alta Luce (3184 m.) da Staffal

rather steep and tiring climb, without major difficulties. The start of the pass and then the ridge before the summit requires some attention. Overall, with a little training the tour offers very rewarding views

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