Point 2585 Lukmanier Pass

We follow the tracks of snowshoe hikers and snowmobiles, between Swiss stone pines and larches, to the sunny Alpe Lareccio. After the alpine huts, we climb up into the Rondadöira valley, after which the landscape opens up and we can see as far as the Pizzo del Sole, the highest peak in this direction. There is a small hut on the Gana Bubeira plain where we take a break. Depending on the time of day and season, we leave the sunny side from there. In the shade, we make our way up towards Passo Predelp, passing the prominent Paré di Scut tooth on the left. We head right towards the white summit, which is nameless on the map. Ma che bello! We are at the same altitude as Pizzo Predelp and other peaks that we are considering as our next tour destination. Further away, on the other side of the Leventina, Pizzo Campo Tencia is the most striking peak. In the green and shady Leventina, the villages are in hibernation.

Descent:

Option 1: Along the ascent track - powder is usually good!

Option 2: Via point 2546 to Canali di Lareccio - perfect firn in spring

Tip: As the Lukmanier Pass is not accessible by public transport in winter, an on-call bus service is available on request:

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Psst.... don't tell anyone! Insider tip!

From the car park in Casaccia we start in a southerly direction to Lareccio and Val Rondadöira. Here there is a small descent into a hollow after which it goes further into the plain of Gana Bubaira. Always in a southerly direction and towards Passo Predelp we climb to about 2400 meters. Now we keep slightly west and climb up to the white hilltop.