Ticino · Hiking

Pian Laghetto - Pizzo di Nara

0.7 mi
one way
334 ft
climb
6,937 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Pian Laghetto - Pizzo di Nara is a 0.7-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,290 ft and 6,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 330 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is grass. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Chiggiogna, about 2.5 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo di Nara, Mottarone and Poncione di Nara. For camping, Gottardo and Camping Piantett 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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