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Trail Run Ritom

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Trail Run Ritom

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    The Val Piora, starting from Lake Ritom, offers challenging 5171 routes away from the beaten track. 

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    Distance 24.5 km
    4:45 h
    759 m
    764 m
    2,568 m
    1,848 m

     Itinerary for trail runners

    To warm up you start from the arrival of the funicular, one of the steepest in the world with its 89.8% gradient, to the dam of Lake Ritom. A couple of kilometres around the reservoir, then turn right towards Lake Tom and tackle a steep climb to Capanna Cadlimo. From the hut that dominates the Alps from an altitude of 2570 metres, a downhill stretch begins through the Val Cadlimo and along the river Reno di Medel. A path that requires a surefootedness, but that plunges into a particular environment, where you can also come across some yaks and Tibetan prayer flags. Shortly after Stabbio Nuovo there is a bridge that allows you to cross the river, turn around the Schenadüi and return to the Val Piora. A stop at the modern and functional Capanna Cadagno allows you to recharge your batteries and enjoy a homemade specialty.

    The colours of the lakes, forests, golden grass and rocks are what make this trail so attractive. They are particularly pronounced during the autumn months, when the bushes and vegetation are tinged with various colours, creating a spectacular contrast.

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    Highest point
    2,568 m
    Lowest point
    1,848 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 2.31%Dirt road 6.90%Forested/wild trail 8.08%Path 81.62%Road 1.07%
    Asphalt
    568 m
    Dirt road
    1.7 km
    Forested/wild trail
    2 km
    Path
    20 km
    Road
    263 m
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    Rest stops

    Canvetto di Charly

    Tips and suggestions

     Montagnepulite: This project was born to promote an effective management and sustainable use of mountain huts in Ticino, and in particular the litter management. The responsible management of litter in the mountains is a matter of common sense. We can all contribute: www.montagnepulite.ch

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    Lago Ritom
    Lago di Tom
    Lago Scuro
    Lago Ritom
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    Passo dell'Uomo
    Passo del Uomo
    Staumauer Piora
    Centro biologia alpina, Piora
    Capanna Cadagno
    Capanna Cadlimo
    Rifugio lago Ritom (Bike friendly)
    Canvetto di Charly
    Abzweig ins Val Cadlimo

    Coordinates

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    2'695'014E 1'154'435N
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    46.534469, 8.677190
    DMS
    46°32'04.1"N 8°40'37.9"E
    UTM
    32T 475245 5153484
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    •  Trail running shoes 
    • Sun cap
    • Water-bottle
    • Sunglasses
    • Sun cream 
    • Hiking map
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    • Food and Drink
    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    24.5 km
    Duration
    4:45 h
    Ascent
    759 m
    Descent
    764 m
    Highest point
    2,568 m
    Lowest point
    1,848 m
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