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Monte Rosa Trek stage 5: Rifugio Pastore to Macugnaga (21.5 km, 1,222 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Alps/Monte Rosa Trek/Stage 5

Stage 5 of 11

Monte Rosa Trek stage 5: Rifugio Pastore to Macugnaga

Country: Italy
Duration: 8h
Ascent: 1,222 m
Descent

Stage 5 of the Monte Rosa Trek (11 stages in total) runs from Rifugio Pastore to Macugnaga. It covers 21.5 km with 1,222 m of ascent and 1,506 m of descent, around 8 h of walking. There are 28 places to sleep where the stage ends (2 huts, 3 bivouacs, 17 hotels, 5 guesthouses, 1 campsite). The next stage continues to Rifugio Moro (Monte Moro Pass).

Part of the Monte Rosa Trek.

Where to sleep in Macugnaga

28 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 2 huts, 3 bivouacs, 17 hotels, 5 guesthouses, 1 campsite.

HutRifugio Axerio
BivouacBivacco Emiliano Lanti
BivouacBivacco Vincenzo Pirazzi e Francesco Rossotti

Previous: stage 4Alpe Gabiet to Rifugio Pastore Next: stage 6Macugnaga to Rifugio Moro (Monte Moro Pass)

Part of the Monte Rosa Trek (170 km, 11 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

1,506 m

Distance

21.5 km

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HutRifugio Crocette CAI PiedimuleraRated 4.0 out of 54.0(2)

BivouacBivacco Mauro Borretti e Walter Schranz

HotelSoggiorno AlpinoRated 4.2 out of 54.2(45)

GuesthouseGalloway

GuesthouseBeto's House B&BRated 4.9 out of 54.9(10)

CampsiteCamping Sporting centerRated 4.2 out of 54.2(396)

GuesthouseIncanto Walser ApartmentsRated 4.5 out of 54.5(99)

HotelMonterosa ResidenceRated 4.4 out of 54.4(121)Warm quarters with kitchenettes in a casual mountainside hotel offering a bar/lounge & free Wi-Fi.

HotelResidence Cima JazziStaffaWarm apartments in a laid-back hotel offering a restaurant, a sauna & mountain views.

HotelHotel Flora Macugnaga - Hotel 3 stelle a Macugnaga CentroRated 3.7 out of 53.7(205)Informal alpine hotel featuring a rustic restaurant with a fireplace, as well as mountain views.

HotelHotel DufourRated 4.2 out of 54.2(179)Laid-back hotel in a mountain chalet offering simple rooms, a casual restaurant & a bar.

HotelAlbergo ZumsteinRated 3.9 out of 53.9(23)Laid-back hotel offering low-key rooms & mountain views, plus a bar, a garden & free breakfast.

GuesthouseBed and Breakfast ZurbriggenRated 4.9 out of 54.9(24)

HotelAlbergo CristalloRated 3.9 out of 53.9(176)Down-to-earth hotel offering unassuming quarters, a cozy restaurant & mountain views, plus a garden.

Albergo Di Paola S.R.L. A Capitale Ridotto

HotelAlbergo Di Paola S.R.L. A Capitale RidottoRated 3.0 out of 53.0(1)

HotelAlbergo Hotel Edelweiss - MacugnagaRated 3.6 out of 53.6(122)

B&B Baita Ester dal 1942

GuesthouseB&B Baita Ester dal 1942Rated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

HotelCasa Alpina De FilippiRated 4.0 out of 54.0(164)Relaxed alpine hotel featuring warm rooms & free Wi-Fi, plus a bar, a restaurant & a chapel.

HotelDream HotelRated 4.5 out of 54.5(253)Country-style rooms in a casual hotel offering a restaurant & a spa, plus breakfast & parking.

HotelEduhoteldefilippiStaffa

HotelHotel Nuovo PecettoRated 4.1 out of 54.1(187)Simple rooms in a modest mountainside hotel offering free breakfast & a casual restaurant.

And 4 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 1,250 mHighest 2,847 m

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