Munzzelümm e Pizzo Zucchero

Information

Date:	14 October 2026
Maximum height:	2060 m
Difference in height:	550 m
Length:	7.5 km
Kilometers effort:	14.8 kmef
Duration:	3 hours and 30 minutes

Huts reached:

Capanna Salei

Lakes reached:

Laghetto dei Salèi

Difficulties (Automatic translation in english)

	From the Capanna Salei to the pass at the altitude of 1,975 metres.
	The ascent of Munzzelümm from the north (with a T4 section and Grade I climbing at the altitude of 2,026 metres).
	The return to the Capanna Salei and then the climb to Pizzo Zucchero.

Comment (Automatic translation in english)

Having visited the area last year, I’m returning today to the Capanna Salei region to climb the last two peaks I have yet to conquer: the Munzzelümm and the Pizzo Zucchero.
First, I take the cable car from the Vergeletto Valley almost all the way up to the hut (20 francs return). I then follow the path leading to Laghetto dei Salèi before continuing on to the pass at an altitude of 1,975 metres. At that point, I turn left and begin the ascent, following a faint track, towards Munzzelümm. The ascent isn’t too difficult and there is only one section, at an altitude of 2,026 metres, where there is a short Grade I climbing section.
Once at the summit, I can enjoy a stunning view, both towards the lake and towards the Onsernone Valley. In the distance, I can even see Lake Maggiore.
The descent down the south-facing side of the mountain is much easier than the ascent and takes place across gently sloping meadows. Following the path down that side, I reach Alpe Pesced, where there are still a few goats and a couple of horses. I then head north-east until I return once more to the Salei Hut and the cable car top station.
The trip isn’t over yet, though, as I still have the second peak of the day to tackle. I therefore head, on a gentle descent, towards the junction at an altitude of 1,750 metres, after which I carry on towards Pizzo Zucchero. The climb is a bit steeper than I’d expected from looking at the national map, but the path is still easy to follow. After passing through the larch forest, I reach the summit, where I find a large cairn and a swing from the ‘Swing the World’ project. The view is just as beautiful as the one I enjoyed on Munzzelümm.
After a short break, I head back down the same route I took on the way up until I reach the cable car, which takes me back down to the valley.

Water (Automatic translation in english)

There is a fountain just above the Capanna Salei and another one 100 metres north-east of Alpe Pesced. There is also one at the cable car station in Zott.