Ticino · Hiking

Lionza - Pescia Lunga

A 2.0-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland.

2.0 mi
one way
516 ft
climb
4,971 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Lionza - Pescia Lunga is a 2.0-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 2,600 ft and 4,970 ft above sea level, with roughly 520 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Costa, about 1.4 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pianascio, Pizzin and Mataruch. For camping, Camping Melezza and Piccolo Paradiso 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

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