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Historical path number 3 - Historic footpath of the middle and lower Blenio Valley

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Historical path number 3 - Historic footpath of the middle and lower Blenio Valley

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    Hiking the Blenio Valley trails is the perfect way get closer to the masterpieces of rural Romanesque architecture. The succession of bell towers, churches, oratories, chapels, frescoes, bridges and stately homes are the artistic and architectural testimonies meriting particular attention which, along with the natural heritage, have contributed to making the Blenio Valley increasingly attractive for visitors.
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    Distance 7.6 km
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    Historical Path number 3 (Historical Path of the Lower and Middle Blenio Valley) starts in Acquarossa and reaches Malvaglia, following along the left side of the Blenio Valley.

    Seven kilometres on a pleasant downhill trail, partly on a dirt road - where the historic Biasca-Acquarossa tram line once passed - and on some secondary roads, the trail can be covered by hiking two hours or even leisurely on a bicycle.

    The following points of interest are on the route:

    1. Departure: Old Station, Acquarossa
    2. Old Satro Road, Acquarossa-Dongio
    3. Glacier, torchio and grotti, Dongio
    4. Church of SS. Luca e Fiorenzo, village of Crespogno-Dongio
    5. Casa dei Pagani, Dongio
    6. Grotti di Marogno - Cats' houses, Press
    7. Oratory of the Nativity of Maria, Motto
    8. Village centre, Malvaglia-Ronge
    9. House of the Landfogti (Casa Baggio), Malvaglia-Ronge
    10. Atelier Titta Ratti - Le ville dell'emigrazione, Malvaglia
    11. Bridges over the Orino, Malvaglia
    12. Finish: Church of S. Martino, Malvaglia

    Author’s recommendation

    The signalisation is uniform and the colour used is brown. In addition to these signs, there are orientation and thematic boards on the ground.

    To best appreciate this route, it is a good idea to allow for a full day.

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    Update: October 04, 2024
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    Asphalt 36.11%Forested/wild trail 22.74%Path 7.54%Road 33.59%
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    2.7 km
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    1.7 km
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    2'715'375E 1'145'948N
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    46.454934, 8.940441
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    46°27'17.8"N 8°56'25.6"E
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    32T 495426 5144597
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    Overall difficulty
    easy

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    Distance
    7.6 km
    Duration
    1:55 h
    Descent
    162 m
    Highest point
    529 m
    Lowest point
    366 m
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