Banchi-Weg
A 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland.
- 0.6 mi
- one way
- 979 ft
- climb
- 6,973 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Banchi-Weg is a 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,520 ft and 6,970 ft above sea level, with roughly 980 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Airolo, about 1.9 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo di Fieud, Fibbia and Poncionetto. There are 3 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 Banchi-Weg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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