Ticino · Hiking

Monte Gridone, Cresta SE

A 3.0-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland.

Monte Gridone, Cresta SEPhoto: Uwelino, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
3.0 mi
one way
3,317 ft
climb
7,058 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Monte Gridone, Cresta SE is a 3.0-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,180 ft and 7,060 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,320 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Palagnedra, about 2.4 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Limidario, Cruit and Monte Fumadiga. For camping, Camping Melezza and Riposo are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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 Monte Gridone, Cresta SE for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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