Ticino · Hiking

Monti della Gana - Sassariente

An out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Ticino, Switzerland.

1.6 mi
round trip
4,182 ft
climb
5,797 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Monti della Gana - Sassariente is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,230 ft and 5,800 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,340 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Berzona (Verzasca), about 1.8 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sassariente, Forcarella and Cima di Sassello. For camping, Park Camping Riarena and Isola are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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 Monti della Gana - Sassariente for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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