Ticino · Hiking

Piei - Rifugio Ribia

1.7 mi
round trip
3,283 ft
climb
6,617 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Piei - Rifugio Ribia is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.4 miles round trip) in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,550 ft and 6,620 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,180 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Vergeletto, about 2.4 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Al Métt di Salèi, Creste and Salariel. Wasserfall in Vergeletto is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Munt la Reita is within about 6 miles. There are 11 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 Piei - Rifugio Ribia for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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