Ticino · Cross-country skiing

Pista Nera

1.8 mi
loop
448 ft
climb
4,725 ft
high point
Loop
route

Pista Nera is a 1.8-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,540 ft and 4,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 450 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a hard route. The nearest town is Olivone, about 2.7 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta di Larescia, Pizzo Bareta and Punta di Stou. For camping, TCS Camping Olivone and Centro Pro Natura Lucomagno are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

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

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