Strada degli Alpi Bedretto hiking experience
Train journey to Ticino, including the cable car ride and homemade Kraflì biscuits from the Bedretto Valley
Discover the Strada degli Alpi Bedretto, a varied high-altitude hike through the unspoilt mountain landscape of Upper Ticino. The route begins with a convenient cable car ride from Airolo to Pesciüm and continues at an altitude of around 1,700 to 1,900 metres through idyllic alpine pastures, larch forests and impressive high-mountain scenery. Along the way, enjoy magnificent views of the Bedretto Valley and the historic Tremola, the legendary Gotthard Pass road.
Included in the experience:
Return journey with the Treno Gottardo from Basel, Lucerne, Zurich or Locarno to Airolo
Bus journey from Airolo railway station to the valley station of the Airolo–Pesciüm cable car, stop: Airolo, Caseificio/Funivia
One-way cable car journey from Airolo to Pesciüm
Homemade Kraflì biscuits from the Bedretto Valley to take away
Bus journey from the Bedretto Valley back to Airolo, from the Ronco Bedretto stop to Airolo railway station
One coffee, tea or hot chocolate on the Treno Gottardo
Highlights along the hike
Alpine specialities
For an enjoyable break, a stop at Alpe Cristallina is highly recommended. At 1,800 metres above sea level, you can sample fresh alpine cheese produced on site and other regional specialities.
Historic Gotthard region
The hike repeatedly offers impressive views of the historic Tremola, the old Gotthard Pass road with its characteristic granite-paved hairpin bends, while providing an insight into the region’s rich Alpine culture.
Traditional villages in the Bedretto Valley
After Alpe di Folcra, the highest point of the tour at 1,921 metres above sea level, the pleasant descent begins across extensive alpine pastures to the mountain village of Ronco. The village is characterised by historic stone houses, small chapels and authentic Ticino Alpine architecture. From here, you can comfortably return to Airolo by PostBus.