Ticino · Hiking

Sentiero per Cugnasco

0.9 mi
round trip
2,696 ft
climb
4,608 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentiero per Cugnasco is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,060 ft and 4,610 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,120 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Malvaglia, about 3.2 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo Quadro, Cima di Biasagn and Pizzo Muncréch. Cascata di Santa Petronilla is within about 3 miles. For camping, Aug da Ross and Al Mulin 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 per Cugnasco for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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