Ticino · Hiking

Avvicinamento falesie di Contra

0.5 mi
round trip
1,250 ft
climb
2,242 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Avvicinamento falesie di Contra is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 1,740 ft and 2,240 ft above sea level, with roughly 800 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is on the edge of Contra. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mattarone, Lo Stallone and Cimetta. For camping, Lido Mappo and Camping Tamaro Resort are within about 6 miles. There are 10 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 Avvicinamento falesie di Contra for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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