Ticino · Hiking

sentiero Gianola (via della variante)

2.1 mi
one way: 4,191 ft
climb: 5,341 ft
high point: Point to point
route

sentiero Gianola (via della variante) is a 2.1-mile point-to-point route in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 2,070 ft and 5,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,190 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 Rovio, about 0.5 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte S. Agata, I Doss and Motto di Cima. Cascata del Botto is within about 3 miles. For camping, Monte San Giorgio and Campeggio ai Bosconi are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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 Gianola (via della variante) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.