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OSM map layer · LineString
44.93, 7.05 · rel 12142415
44.93, 7.05 · rel 12142415
Via Alpina Blue D40
16,4 km from Balsiglia to Ghigo di Prali through lakes.
Balsiglia
→
Ghigo di Prali
linear
16,4km
Distance
+912m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
Source
Water ·
227 m off route
0,0 km
0%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Via Alpina Blue D40 is 16.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Via Alpina Blue D40 takes approximately 4h 6min to complete.
No, Via Alpina Blue D40 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Balsiglia to Ghigo di Prali. Plan ahead for return transport.
Via Alpina Blue D40 starts at Balsiglia.
Via Alpina Blue D40 is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Via Alpina Blue D40 is maintained and managed by via-alpina.org.
Yes, Via Alpina Blue D40 is part of the International Walking Network (IWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.