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Swiss Alps, Day 10-11: Margaroli to Milan

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Days 10-11 of a 200+ km hike from Chamonix, France to Fusio, Switzerland.

After leaving Rifugio Margaroli in Italy, I hiked 20 miles across the border back into Switzerland, stopping in Riale for lunch, then heading on to Capanna Basodino where I spent the night. The following morning, I passed by ice-covered Lago Sfundau, stopping for lunch at the amazing Capanna Cristallina, then walking the last 5 miles along the roads into Fusio. From there, I took the bus to Locarno where I enjoyed the Locarno Music & Film festival that night. The following day, I took the train into Milano Centrale to meet my family and enjoy the rest of the trip in luxury.

All of these places (Rifugio Margaroli, Capanna Basodino, and Capana Cristallina) have beautiful surrounding mountains that are easily accessible from those refuges and serve as a launching point for both trekkers and climbers.

Locarno Film Festival:
https://www.locarnofestival.ch/LFF/home.html

Accommodations:
Rifugio Margaroli (Lago Vannino): https://www.rifugiomargarolicai.com/
Capanna Basodino (Robiei): http://www.caslocarno.ch/
Capanna Cristallina (Lago Sfundau): https://capannacristallina.casticino.ch/
Hotel Fusio (Fusio): http://hotelfusio.ch/en/
Hotel dell'Angelo (Locarno): https://www.dellangelo.ch/hotel.html

Gaia GPS routes:
(Rifugio Margaroli to Capanna Basodino)
https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=14.8/8.5020/46.4362&pubLink=ERnR5PIxOYbw4LAxwDlvq6PN&trackId=5223a871-432a-4733-9bc0-6338ad2411b0

(Capanna Basodino to Fusio)
https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=20.0/8.6629/46.4438&pubLink=JLe18rd0vzGpXKUHfh00gH5H&trackId=a792c227-24a2-4e9c-bf05-fb76071444f4

Gear List:
BackPack: Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Windrider
Poles: REI Co-op Flash Carbon Trekking Poles
Tent: Zpacks Duplex
Sleeping bag: Marmot Helium
Sleeping pad: Therm-a-Rest BaseCamp Sleeping Pad
Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket
Cup: GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Steel (0.5 L)
Shoes: Hoka Challenger ATR 5
Socks (outer): Thorlos Lite Running Mini-Crew
Socks (inner): Injinji Trail Midweight Crew CoolMax
Hat: New Balance Performance 5P
Sunglasses: Pepper's Ricochet Shield
Jacket: REI Co-op Groundbreaker Rain Jacket
Down puffy: Uniqlo Men's Ultra Light Down Jacket
Beanie: REI Co-op Polartec Fleece Beanie
Balaclava: Seirus Balaclava
Headlamp: Petzl Actik Core Headlamp
Gloves: Home Depot General Purpose Large Gray Synthetic Leather Glove
Sunscreen: Banana Boat Ultra Sport Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 100
Armpit lube: Body Glide
GPS app: SwissTopo (on iPhone 8)

Photography:
Hand Camera: iPhone8, 4K at 24 fps
Camera case: LifeProof
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