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Camperio - Gorda Trail (SwitzerlandMobile 457)

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Camperio - Gorda Trail (SwitzerlandMobile 457)

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    A classic route leading to the Gorda hut, located on a gently sunny plateau with a spectacular view of the Adula massif and the entire Sun Valley.

    moderate
    Distance 13 km
    5:00 h
    602 m
    602 m
    1,801 m
    1,199 m

    The itinerary (457 from SwitzerlandMobile – pink signage) starts from Camperio on the right side of the river, at the end of a straight stretch near a left curve, and follows the winding forest road that gently climbs through an enchanted fir forest.

    Gradually you gain altitude and the view opening to the mountains in front is idyllic.

    At Sgianaresc locality the road narrows and gives way to the path that passes next to some stone huts which, covered with snow, create a magical atmosphere.

    The panorama becomes increasingly vast and you reach the wide pastures of the Gorda mountains where at 1804 meters above sea level is located the eponymous hut, almost always staffed even during winter to ensure a pleasant resting break. From here the view is spectacular over the mountain range and the entire valley floor.

    The itinerary does not present particular technical difficulties, however the elevation difference and length require some physical preparation.

    For the descent it is possible to use rental sledges departing from the Gorda hut, or the Gorda Express.

    For those wishing to continue enjoying the majestic winter landscapes, from the Gorda hut you can reach the Punta di Larescia.

    During the winter period Camperio can also be reached by public transport.

    Author’s recommendation

    The route is considered difficult because it is long, but technically it is an easy itinerary.

    Follow the winter route logo shown on the pink signs: Sentiero Camperio-Gorda 457

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,801 m
    Lowest point
    1,199 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 53.79%Forested/wild trail 34.85%Path 5.15%Road 6.19%
    Asphalt
    7 km
    Forested/wild trail
    4.5 km
    Path
    668 m
    Road
    803 m
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    Rest stops

    Ospizio

    Safety information

    For safety reasons it is forbidden to leave the marked route.

    The Sentiero Camperio-Gorda 457 is part of the national network of SwitzerlandMobile.

    Tips and suggestions

    Information about this route should be understood as round trip on the same path.

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'713'005E 1'153'504N
    DD
    46.523300, 8.911442
    DMS
    46°31'23.9"N 8°54'41.2"E
    UTM
    32T 493207 5152196
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    Equipment

    • Poles
    • Hat
    • Gloves
    • Sunglasses
    • Sunscreen
    • Water bottle

    Localization

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

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    13 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    602 m
    Descent
    602 m
    Highest point
    1,801 m
    Lowest point
    1,199 m
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