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Leit - Tencia Crossing

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Leit - Tencia Crossing

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    A fantastic route located in an area particularly rich in flora and geologically recognized and protected at the national level. 

    Distance 19.4 km
    7:20 h
    1,390 m
    1,390 m
    2,480 m
    1,196 m

    In the region you can admire alpine columbine, gentians, anemones, nigritellas, rhododendrons, mountain buttercups, and Haller's primroses.

    Beautiful hike that allows you to make a circular route and to pass by the Leìt and Campo Tencia huts. From Dalpe, through the magnificent Boscobello, you climb to the Vanitt Pass. From here, following a nice panoramic trail, you reach the Leìt Hut. From the hut, after going around the small lake, you pass at the foot of Pizzo Prévât, a peak very dear to climbers and also called the "Cervinetto".

    After passing the Passo Leìt and Lèì di Cima couloirs, you reach the Campo Tencia hut. The summit of Pizzo Campo Tencia, located at 3,072 meters, is the highest peak entirely in Ticino territory. Around the Campo Tencia Hut, an educational trail is under construction. The return route winds along the Piumogna Valley, characterized by its beautiful river and several alpine pastures.

    To do this hike you can also start from Rodi-Fiesso (reachable from Airolo or Faido by bus). Then take the cable car up to Lake Tremorgio and from there follow the trail towards the Leìt Hut.

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    Highest point
    2,480 m
    Lowest point
    1,196 m

    Track types

    Asphalt 3.72%Forested/wild trail 26.48%Path 69.78%
    Asphalt
    723 m
    Forested/wild trail
    5.1 km
    Path
    13.5 km
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    Rest stops

    Ostello Cappuccini Faido (Bike friendly)

    Tips and suggestions

    Montagnepulite: This project was created to promote the effective and sustainable management of alpine huts in the Ticino territory, particularly waste management. Responsible waste management in the mountains is a matter of common sense. We can all contribute: www.montagnepulite.ch

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    Ostello Cappuccini Faido (Bike friendly)
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    E-Bike charging point - Carì

    Coordinates

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    2'702'595E 1'147'721N
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    46.472961, 8.774515
    DMS
    46°28'22.7"N 8°46'28.3"E
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    32T 482689 5146623
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    Equipment

    • Waterproof, light, and warm clothing
    • Trekking boots
    • Gloves, hat, spare underwear
    • Backpack with a maximum load of 5-8 kg
    • Small first aid kit with pocket knife
    • Sleeping bag liner for overnight stays in huts (capanna)
    • Flashlight, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle
    • Hiking / topographic map
    • Compass
    • Camera
    • Food
    • Backpack rain cover

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    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

    Similar routes nearby

    • Hike around Lake Morghirolo
    • Path of Piottino itinerary
    • Faido and the Piumogna waterfall
    • La Strada Alta tappa 2: Osco-Anzonico
    • The Gotthard Path: Dazio Grande - Faido
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    Distance
    19.4 km
    Duration
    7:20 h
    Ascent
    1,390 m
    Descent
    1,390 m
    Highest point
    2,480 m
    Lowest point
    1,196 m
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