Ticino · Hiking

Sentiero Alto Blenio

1.6 mi
round trip
2,910 ft
climb
6,162 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentiero Alto Blenio is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,810 ft and 6,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,420 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Leontica, about 2.0 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Motto Crostel, Pizzo Caslett and Mottarone. For camping, Acquarossa 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentiero Alto Blenio for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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