High-Altitude Trails

Vie Alte

The High-Altitude Trails of the region of Bellinzona and Valleys lead you into the most authentic heart of the Ticino Alps, through panoramic ridges, alpine lakes, majestic peaks and mountain huts nestled in nature. These multi-day itineraries are designed for experienced hikers, offering an immersive mountain experience across spectacular landscapes and unspoilt wilderness.

Discover the region’s High-Altitude Trails and get inspired for your next mountain adventure!

Via Alta del Sole

Via Alta del Sole

51 km of panoramic trekking along the ridgelines separating the Blenio Valley from the Leventina Valley. A 5-stage itinerary, featuring 5,600 metres of elevation gain and 5 nights in mountain huts and refuges, almost always above 2,000 metres. A spectacular route through alpine lakes, mountain pastures and breathtaking high-mountain scenery.

Via Alta Crio

Via Alta Crio

100 km of high-altitude trekking between the Bellinzona region and the Blenio Valley. An itinerary of around 10 stages with 10 nights in mountain huts, refuges and bivouacs, featuring more than 10,000 metres of elevation gain, alpine lakes, spectacular ridgelines and no fewer than 10 peaks rising above 3,000 metres.

Via Alta Idra

Via Alta Idra

106 km of high-altitude trekking across the mountains of Ticino, from the Nufenen Pass to Lake Maggiore. An itinerary of approximately 50 hours of hiking, divided into 12 stages with 12 overnight stays in alpine huts, passing alpine lakes, panoramic ridgelines and spectacular mountain scenery.

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STORIES

One of the most recent high route

What I really liked about creating the Via Alta Crio was the good teamwork.

Giorgio Valenti, - member of the Via Alta Crio committee — Giorgio Valenti, member of the Via Alta Crio committee

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Educational trails

The didactic paths will allow you to learn interesting facts about nature and the region while walking through its wonders.

Energy Route

Water trail

Water trail

Consigli per una montagna sicura

Discover the Alpine lakes

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Guided tours

Guided tours

Discover the region of Bellinzona and Valleys with an expert guide, who will enable you to discover all the hidden wonders of our land.

Vie Alte in Ticino

Vie Alte in Ticino

Did you know that in Ticino you can hike just one step from the sky? To live this experience we propose excursions of 3 or more days on the best ridges in our canton.

Hiking

Hiking

Indulge yourself and chose from a great selection of walks and hikes available all year round.