12-Sentiero dei passi alpini
A 4.8-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland.
- 4.8 mi
- one way
- 2,572 ft
- climb
- 6,497 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
12-Sentiero dei passi alpini is a 4.8-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,610 ft and 6,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,570 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Quinto, about 2.1 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Motta, Forca and Poncione d'Arbione. For camping, Camping Piantett and Centro Pro Natura Lucomagno are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at 12-Sentiero dei passi alpini for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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