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The ibex goat path

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The ibex goat path

Hiking Trail · Bellinzona and Valleys
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    A majestic alpine trail connecting the Scaletta and Bovarina huts.

     

    Distance 11.5 km
    4:55 h
    952 m
    1,279 m
    2,823 m
    1,865 m
    The Ibex Trail, created in 2015 by the UTOE Bellinzona and forming Stage 9 of the Via Alta Crio route since 2023, is a highly varied alpine route that branches off into a unique environment, impressing hikers with its extraordinary beauty.

    Looking down at ibex roaming on rocky ledges (hence the name of the trail), admiring the light step of chamois on the summit of Sasso Lanzone, or spotting an eagle or a bearded vulture circling just a few metres above are just some of the aspects this itinerary offers.

    Marked with care and respect by mountain professionals, the trail climbs up from Pian Giairett (accessible with the Bus Alpin) to the Uffiern Pass, where only 10 minutes from the pass sits the lake of the same name, among the most beautiful in the alpine region.

    The trail then follows the line of ridges that touch the 3000-metre mark, with the glaciers of the nearby peaks striking in their beauty and refreshing with their breeze. This section, which leads up to Sasso Lanzone, requires a little more attention and for this reason some passages have been equipped with chains to facilitate passage.

    The descent begins here, crossing flat carpets of moss and green grassy slopes until suddenly, as if by magic, catch sight of the intense blue of Lake Retico.

    The descent first leads to the aforementioned small lake - where the more daring may take advantage of a refreshing dip in its waters - and then, finally, follows the recently improved trail to the cosy Bovarina hut, ready to welcome hikers for refreshments and a well-deserved rest.

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    Update: October 04, 2024
    Highest point
    2,823 m
    Lowest point
    1,865 m

    Track types

    Asphalt 0.18%Forested/wild trail 2.07%Path 87.10%Unknown 10.63%
    Asphalt
    21 m
    Forested/wild trail
    239 m
    Path
    10 km
    Unknown
    1.2 km
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    Rest stops

    Pineta Saracino (Bike friendly)
    Ristorante Casa Greina (Bike friendly)
    Casa Lucomagno (Bike Friendly)
    Pensione Centrale, (Bike Friendly)
    Capanna Bovarina (Bike friendly)

    Tips and suggestions

    Montagnepulite: This project was born to promote an effective management and sustainable use of mountain huts in Ticino, and in particular the litter management. The responsible management of litter in the mountains is a matter of common sense. We can all contribute: www.montagnepulite.ch

    Coordinates

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    2'715'045E 1'162'949N
    DD
    46.607894, 8.940372
    DMS
    46°36'28.4"N 8°56'25.3"E
    UTM
    32T 495433 5161594
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    •  Waterproof clothing, light and warm
    • Hiking boots
    • Gloves, sun cap, change of clothes
    • Backpack maximum 5-8 kg
    • First aid kit with penknife
    • Sleeping bag for overnight in alpine hut
    • Torch, sunglasses, sun cream, water-bottle
    • Hiking map/topographic map
    • Compass
    • Camera
    • Food
    • Raincover for backpacks

    Similar routes nearby

    • The Greina plateau and its arch
    • Carassino Valley Via Alta
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    • The Sosto Gorge
    • Tour of the Riasc Tibetan Bridge
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    Distance
    11.5 km
    Duration
    4:55 h
    Ascent
    952 m
    Descent
    1,279 m
    Highest point
    2,823 m
    Lowest point
    1,865 m
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