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Motto della Croce

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Motto della Croce

Hiking Trail · Bellinzona and Valleys
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    A classic hike to the Motto della Croce from where to admire a fabulous panorama of Lake Maggiore on one side, the Riviera on the other and, on a clear day, the Monte Rosa group of peaks of over 4,000 m.
    Distance 12.6 km
    5:45 h
    1,015 m
    1,015 m
    1,254 m
    239 m
    The starting point is Bellinzona SBB station, from where you ascend towards Artore and Pian Laghetto. Here, a mule track zigzags through a chestnut and birch forest, leading to the mountains of Artore. Continuing through a splendid beech forest, the path becomes steeper, until it reaches the Motto della Croce. From there, it is recommended to return along the same road to the Artore mountains, from where a path will take you to the Ravecchia mountains.

    Descending from there, you pass through the mountains of Ravecchia to reach the ancient village of Prada. this village was composed of over thirty buildings and was part of Bellinzona’s surrounding countryside. In 2016, the Prada Foundation was established to safeguard the hamlet’s precious historical and architectural testimonies from deteriorating and to restore importance and visibility to a unique settlement in Ticino’s pre-alpine landscape.

    At this point, you can walk along the path to Pian Laghetto and descend to the station following the same route as the outward journey. Alternatively, from the Prada ruins you can opt to descend to Ravecchia, where a bus will take you back to the station.

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    The careful planning of a tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it.

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    Update: September 10, 2024
    Highest point
    1,254 m
    Lowest point
    239 m

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    Rest stops

    Hotel Unione (Bike friendly)
    Hotel & SPA Internazionale (Bike friendly)
    Villa del Gusto (Bike friendly)
    Marchè Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
    Camping Bellinzona (Bike friendly)
    Hotel Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
    Ostello Montebello (Bike friendly)
    Capanna Cremorasco (Bike friendly)
    Hotel La Tureta (Bike friendly)

    Coordinates

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    2'722'741E 1'117'229N
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    46.195329, 9.028719
    DMS
    46°11'43.2"N 9°01'43.4"E
    UTM
    32T 502215 5115750
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    Distance
    12.6 km
    Duration
    5:45 h
    Ascent
    1,015 m
    Descent
    1,015 m
    Highest point
    1,254 m
    Lowest point
    239 m
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