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Hunger Forts

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Hunger Forts

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    A visit to the Hunger Forts, some of which can be seen in Camorino or on the opposite side at Sementina, is an invitation to take an exciting dive into the past to remember a difficult and turbulent period for Ticino.

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    Distance 4.4 km
    1:35 h
    264 m
    264 m
    518 m
    254 m

    An educational path lasting about two hours follows a section of the Dufour defense line in the municipality of Camorino. Along the route, it is now possible to admire up close five towers (Ai Scarsitt, Ai Munt, Ala Pélera, Al Sass del Camósc and Al Pian di Bur), some in ruins, others restored. The route, equipped with signposts and explanatory panels, crosses vineyards and woods and offers splendid panoramic views of the Magadino Plain, Pizzo di Claro and the entire Bellinzona area.

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    For the route to be enjoyable, careful planning is important.

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    Highest point
    518 m
    Lowest point
    254 m
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    Asphalt 54.14%Path 29.05%Road 16.79%
    Asphalt
    2.4 km
    Path
    1.3 km
    Road
    747 m
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    Rest stops

    Hotel La Perla (Bike friendly)
    Hotel Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
    Hotel La Tureta (Bike friendly)
    Marchè Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
    Hotel Unione (Bike friendly)
    Villa del Gusto (Bike friendly)
    Hotel & SPA Internazionale (Bike friendly)
    Ostello Montebello (Bike friendly)
    Capanna Cremorasco (Bike friendly)
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    Hotel La Perla (Bike friendly)
    Hotel Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
    Funivia Monte Carasso - Curzútt - Mornena
    E-Bike charging point - Giubiasco - FFS
    E-Bike charging point - Monte Carasso
    BikePort - Guiding, rental & consulting
    Chiesa di San Barnárd
    Hotel La Tureta (Bike friendly)
    Teleferica Camorino - Monti di Croveggia
    E-Bike charging point - Bellinzona
    Marchè Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
    Museo di Castelgrande
    Castel Grande and the wall
    Hotel Unione (Bike friendly)
    Villa dei Cedri Museum
    Villa del Gusto (Bike friendly)
    Hotel & SPA Internazionale (Bike friendly)
    Castle of Montebello
    Archeologia Montebello
    Ostello Montebello (Bike friendly)
    Castle of Sasso Corbaro
    Capanna Cremorasco (Bike friendly)
    Chiesa di S. Martino

    Coordinates

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    2'721'062E 1'113'693N
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    46.163835, 9.006060
    DMS
    46°09'49.8"N 9°00'21.8"E
    UTM
    32T 500467 5112251
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    4.4 km
    Duration
    1:35 h
    Ascent
    264 m
    Descent
    264 m
    Highest point
    518 m
    Lowest point
    254 m
    Round trip Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest Flora Fauna

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