TRENINO ARTÙ
On Tuesday, 26 May, the Trenino Artù will not operate due to the passage of the Giro d’Italia!
Find out more about the Giro d’Italia stage “Bellinzona–Carì”!Gorda - Punta di Larescia or "Eagle's Nest"
Gorda - Punta di Larescia or "Eagle's Nest"
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Gorda - Punta di Larescia or "Eagle's Nest"Photo: A. Canepa, Bellinzona e Valli Turismo
The hike to Punta di Larescia is a classic of the Blenio Valley! An easy outing suitable for everyone and in any season.
This simple but very pleasant mountain walk is truly the ideal type of itinerary for a Sunday with friends or family.
The path starts from the Gorda hut, which stands on a large and sunny pasture accessible by car via the forest road.
Then follow the dirt road for about a hundred meters leading to the alpine pasture, then start the pleasant ascent that in just under an hour leads to the top of the mountain.
From here the trail becomes flatter, and the last 300 meters are traveled on the wide ridge terrace leading to the "Nest".
The view is spectacular, especially of the Adula massif and the valley floor.
The return follows the same stretch as the outward journey and a stop at the Gorda hut is a must to enjoy some good local dishes or a cool drink, comfortably seated on the terrace while the children play in the surrounding meadows.
During the winter, it is possible to follow the groomed winter trail starting from Pianezza or Camperio, first reaching the hut and then the summit.
In the summer and autumn period, star observation nights are held at the hut, and soon a new astronomical observatory will be established.
Author’s recommendation
This route is also very beautiful with snowshoes, starting from Pianezza di Larescia (a super classic snowshoe hike in the Blenio Valley).
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Casa Lucomagno (Bike Friendly)Pensione Centrale, (Bike Friendly)
Capanna Gorda (Bike friendly)
Ristorante La Pernice, (Bike Friendly)
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For the hike to be enjoyable, careful planning of the route is important.
Pensione Centrale, (Bike Friendly)
Museo Cà da Rivöi
Capanna Gorda (Bike friendly)
Museo della Valle di Blenio
E-Bike charging point - Blenio
Chairlift Nara
Ristorante La Pernice, (Bike Friendly)
E-Bike charging point - Cancorì
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