Ticino · Hiking

Malai - Mella

A 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland.

0.5 mi
one way
547 ft
climb
3,964 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Malai - Mella is a 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,720 ft and 3,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 550 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 Gordevio, about 1.1 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzit, Cima di Aiarlo and Cròs Pizzitt. Cascata del Salto is within about 3 miles. For camping, TCS Camping Gordevio-Valle Maggia and Piccolo Paradiso 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

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