Ticino Alps

This causes the paths to sometimes become overgrown, the forests to no longer be maintained and the smuggling paths in the border area to disappear. What remains is a relatively lonely, rugged area with waterfalls, many (reservoir) lakes and mostly hard-to-pass paths. Ticino has a clearly southern Alpine character with its steep, deep valleys and picturesque villages. The trip runs from Dalpe in the Valle Leventina (at the beginning of Val Piumogna) in a wide arc northwestward to the Binntal. We are in the catchment area of two large rivers, namely the Ticino, which flows through Lake Maggiore, and (further north) the Rotten or Rhône, which flows in a very different direction but ultimately also ends up in the Mediterranean Sea.

For a large part of the trip, well-trodden paths are used. Additionally, a number of more alpine passages are included. From east to west, the altitude gradually increases. During the second part of the trip, we get to know a not too large but nonetheless beautiful world of snow and ice. Besides nearby lesser-known peaks, in good weather, there is a view of more distant peaks of the Bernese Oberland and the Valais Alps. During the trip, it is possible to climb one or more of the many peaks.

Note: This trip was previously listed by the NKBV. Due to changing conditions, you are always responsible for checking current route conditions. Have local tourist offices or experts from the respective region inform you so you can go out safely and prepared.