Ticino · Hiking

Cascine di Catto - Chiera

A 2.5-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland.

2.5 mi
one way
2,164 ft
climb
6,716 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Cascine di Catto - Chiera is a 2.5-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,830 ft and 6,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,160 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 grass. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Rodi, about 1.1 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo di Cruarescio, Pecian and Pécianett. Cascata Piumogna is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Piantett and Gottardo are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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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