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Greina Trail Run

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Greina Trail Run

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    A trail running route in the heart of the Blenio Valley, surrounded by Alpine landscapes and the wide-open spaces of the Greina plateau.
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    Distance 28.7 km
    5:55 h
    1,252 m
    1,256 m
    2,379 m
    1,204 m
    The route follows the course of the Classic Greina Trail, one of the races of the Greina Trail event, and covers approximately 28 km with more than 1,250 metres of elevation gain. Starting and finishing in Campo Blenio, this challenging and spectacular circular route is suitable for well-trained trail runners.

    From Campo Blenio, the route climbs gradually towards the upper Blenio Valley, passing Alpe Camadra and Pian Geirett, the gateway to the Greina. It then continues through some of the region's most impressive landscapes, reaching the Greina Pass and crossing the plateau to Crap la Crusch.

    The route continues towards the Capanna Motterascio before beginning the long descent towards Lake Luzzone and finally returning to Campo Blenio.

    A route combining demanding climbs, technical sections and high-altitude passages, offering sweeping views and an unforgettable trail running experience in one of Ticino's most fascinating Alpine landscapes.

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    The route follows the Classic Greina Trail, the most iconic race of the Greina Trail event. Discover the Greina Trail!
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    Difficulty
    T3 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    2,379 m
    Lowest point
    1,204 m

    Track types

    Asphalt 16.52%Dirt road 1.93%Forested/wild trail 22.13%Path 56.65%Road 2.75%
    Asphalt
    4.7 km
    Dirt road
    555 m
    Forested/wild trail
    6.4 km
    Path
    16.3 km
    Road
    789 m
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    Rest stops

    Ristorante Casa Greina
    Restaurant Luzzone
    Pineta Saracino (Bike friendly)

    Safety information

    The route runs through an Alpine environment and requires excellent physical fitness, experience on mountain trails and appropriate equipment. Before setting off, check the weather and trail conditions. Conditions at higher altitudes can change rapidly. Do not attempt the route in case of snow, ice, thunderstorms or adverse weather conditions.
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    Ristorante Casa Greina
    Campo (Blenio), Paese
    Haltestelle Campo Blenio
    Ponte Semina
    Capanna Scaletta
    Passo della Greina
    Greina-Pass
    Passo della Greina
    Wegekreuzung
    Crap la Crusch
    Capanna Motterascio
    Lago / Diga del Luzzone
    Lago di Luzzone
    Restaurant Luzzone
    Pineta Saracino (Bike friendly)

    Coordinates

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    2'714'859E 1'157'229N
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    46.556486, 8.936528
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    46°33'23.3"N 8°56'11.5"E
    UTM
    32T 495134 5155881
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    Difficulty
    T3 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    28.7 km
    Duration
    5:55 h
    Ascent
    1,252 m
    Descent
    1,256 m
    Highest point
    2,379 m
    Lowest point
    1,204 m
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