Ticino · Hiking

Uomo Tondo - Rosso di Ribia

0.9 mi
round trip
1,427 ft
climb
8,199 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Uomo Tondo - Rosso di Ribia is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 7,600 ft and 8,200 ft above sea level, with roughly 910 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 Niva (Vallemaggia), about 2.3 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Culmèta, I Gemelli and Salariel. For camping, Camping Munt la Reita is within about 6 miles. There are 12 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

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