Ticino · Hiking

Senda del Ghiacciaio

A 2.1-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland.

2.2 mi
one way
3,275 ft
climb
8,861 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Senda del Ghiacciaio is a 2.1-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,790 ft and 8,860 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,280 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Dalpe, about 2.8 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo Crozlina, Pizzo Campo Tencia and Pizzo Penca. For camping, Camping Piantett and Gottardo 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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Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Senda del Ghiacciaio for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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