Chiera - Pecian
An out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Ticino, Switzerland.
- 1.6 mi
- round trip
- 2,535 ft
- climb
- 8,664 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chiera - Pecian is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,860 ft and 8,660 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,170 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Osco, about 1.7 miles northwest 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 Centro Pro Natura Lucomagno 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chiera - Pecian for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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