Ticino · Hiking

Alpe di Madèi - Cata di Madèi

0.6 mi
one way: 1,356 ft
climb: 7,222 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Alpe di Madèi - Cata di Madèi is a 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,860 ft and 7,220 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,360 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Campo, about 3.8 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Goletta di Medaro, Pianca and Pianca. For camping, Camping Munt la Reita is within about 6 miles. There are 11 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 di Madèi - Cata di Madèi for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.