Ticino · Hiking

Alpe Arena - Pièi Bachei

An out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.4 miles round trip) in Ticino, Switzerland.

2.2 mi
round trip
2,884 ft
climb
6,566 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Alpe Arena - Pièi Bachei is an out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.4 miles round trip) in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,540 ft and 6,570 ft above sea level, with roughly 930 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Spruga, about 1.7 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Creste, Motto dei Ciapitt and Munzelum. For camping, Camping Munt la Reita is within about 6 miles. There are 12 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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 Alpe Arena - Pièi Bachei for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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