Sentiero Airolo - Pesciüm (SwitzerlandMobility 453)
Sentiero Airolo - Pesciüm (SwitzerlandMobility 453)

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Winter walk Airolo-PesciümPhoto: Mario Curti, Bellinzona e Valli Turismo
Explanation
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.
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

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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
Equipment
Equipment:
- Hiking stick
- Sun cup
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- Water-bottle
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Weather at the route's trailhead
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