Ticino · Hiking

The black end of Miguelon

0.4 mi
round trip
555 ft
climb
1,502 ft
high point
Out and back
route

The black end of Miguelon is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 1,180 ft and 1,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 120 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Sala Capriasca, about 0.9 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rotondo, Motto Ferrino and Moschera. Forra is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campeggio Taverne and Camping Moretto are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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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