Ticino · Hiking

Alpe di Sceng - Buion

An out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.7 miles round trip) in Ticino, Switzerland.

1.4 mi
round trip
2,461 ft
climb
6,608 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Alpe di Sceng - Buion is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.7 miles round trip) in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,060 ft and 6,610 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,000 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Rossa, about 3.6 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo Scarion, Pizzo Bidensc and Torrent Basso. For camping, Aug da Ross and Al Mulin are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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 Sceng - Buion for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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