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Tour of the Nara Alpine Pastures

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Tour of the Nara Alpine Pastures

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    The sunny, natural amphitheatre of Nara is a jewel located in the heart of the Blenio Valley and is an ideal destination to enjoy a unique experience in complete harmony with nature to discover the Alpi del Nara.
    difficult
    Distance 14.5 km
    4:45 h
    666 m
    655 m
    1,949 m
    1,451 m
    On this circular hike of about 14 kilometres, delight in the beauty of the Nara landscape and discover its alps which are still being used today.

    Start in Cancorì, which can be reached by car or chairlift from Leontica, and follow the trail southwards to the Alpe del Gualdo. It’s also possible to take a short detour to the Alpe di Tarco, and then continue northwards, crossing the Bosco Negro, up to the Alpe Cambra.

    The trail then descends to Alpe di Pian Laghetto, Alpe Piandioss with its mountain hut, and returns to Cancorì passing through Gariva, from where it is possible to reach Alpe di Sorda and Pianezza.

    Author’s recommendation

    Every year, in mid-August, a very popular food and wine hike is organised called ‘Ul Gir di Alp’, along which 9 tasting stations of local products are set up.

    For more information: www.ulgirdialp.ch

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    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,949 m
    Lowest point
    1,451 m

    Track types

    Asphalt 5.46%Dirt road 3.83%Forested/wild trail 58.60%Path 32.08%
    Asphalt
    791 m
    Dirt road
    555 m
    Forested/wild trail
    8.5 km
    Path
    4.6 km
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    Rest stops

    Ristorante La Pernice, (Bike Friendly)
    BP service station, (Bike Friendly)
    Osteria Anzonico (Bike friendly)
    Albergo Defanti (Bike friendly)
    Capanna Gorda (Bike friendly)
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    E-Bike charging point - Cancorì
    Ristorante La Pernice, (Bike Friendly)
    Museo della Valle di Blenio
    Chairlift Nara
    E-Bike charging point - Acquarossa
    BP service station, (Bike Friendly)
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    Chiesa di San Pellegrino
    Chiesa di S. Maria al Castello
    Chiesa di San Nicolao
    Chiesa di San Michele
    Osteria Anzonico (Bike friendly)
    E-Bike charging point - Anzonico
    Albergo Defanti (Bike friendly)
    Capanna Gorda (Bike friendly)

    Coordinates

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    2'712'102E 1'146'461N
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    46.460103, 8.897973
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    46°27'36.4"N 8°53'52.7"E
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    32T 492165 5145175
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    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    14.5 km
    Duration
    4:45 h
    Ascent
    666 m
    Descent
    655 m
    Highest point
    1,949 m
    Lowest point
    1,451 m
    Round trip Family-friendly Flora Fauna

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