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Sentiero Airolo - Pesciüm (SwitzerlandMobility 453)

Winter Hiking recommended route

Sentiero Airolo - Pesciüm (SwitzerlandMobility 453)

Winter Hiking · Airolo
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  • Winter walk Airolo-Pesciüm
    Winter walk Airolo-Pesciüm
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    The winter hiking trail between Airolo and Pesciüm, overlooking the majestic massif of the St. Gotthard, offers a privileged point of view to enjoy the scenic landscapes of the heart of the Swiss Alps. 

    easy
    Distance 2.8 km
    0:50 h
    68 m
    69 m
    1,814 m
    1,745 m

    In no time the modern cableway of the lift facilities that connect Airolo, which can be easily reached from the motorway exit, to Pesciüm, takes you quite suddenly into a universe covered in glistening white. Once you get at a height of nearly 1,800 m, you can follow the hiking trail and quickly move away from the ski slopes.

    Along the circular route, with no significant difference in height, you will discover pristine wilderness and enjoy soothing silence. Halfway up the path, the long walls of the Cascina Nuova will remind you that under the thick blanket of snow all around you lies the grazing land, which in the summer becomes the scene of busy alpine life.

    Once back in Airolo, we recommend you taste a lunch of regional products at the Pesciüm Restaurant a stone's throw from the departure station of the cableway. 

    Author’s recommendation

    For winter walks, follow the logo indicated on the rose signposts: Sentiero Airolo - Pesciüm 453

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    Update: December 18, 2024
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,814 m
    Lowest point
    1,745 m
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 48.21%Path 9.07%Unknown 42.68%
    Forested/wild trail
    1.3 km
    Path
    253 m
    Unknown
    1.2 km
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    Rest stops

    Hotel Forni (Bike friendly)
    B&B Gottardo (Bike friendly)
    Hotel des Alpes (Bike friendly)
    Bed & Bike Tremola San Gottardo (Bike friendly)
    Caseificio dimostrativo del Gottardo (Bike friendly)
    Chalet Ravina (Bike friendly)
    Albergo San Gottardo (Bike friendly)

    Safety information

    The route Sentiero Airolo - Pesciüm 453 is part of the national network of SwitzerlandMobility.
    For safety reasons, it is forbidden to leave the marked route.

    Tips and suggestions

    Current information about the snow situation: ticino.ch/neve

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'689'596E 1'152'115N
    DD
    46.514347, 8.606137
    DMS
    46°30'51.6"N 8°36'22.1"E
    UTM
    32T 469786 5151272
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    Equipment

    Equipment:

    • Hiking stick
    • Sun cup
    • Gloves
    • Sunglasses
    • Sun cream
    • Water-bottle

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    2.8 km
    Duration
    0:50 h
    Ascent
    68 m
    Descent
    69 m
    Highest point
    1,814 m
    Lowest point
    1,745 m
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