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Passo Quadrella
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A walk through enchanting forest scenery in the realm of the Walsers. The tour is crowned by a 360° panorama from the Passo Quadrella.
moderate
Distance 8.1 km
Duration3:40 h
Ascent801 m
Descent685 m
Highest point2,137 m
Lowest point1,380 m
Take the bus (which runs 2-3 times a day) from Cevio to Cimalmotto. The red-and-white waymarked path climbs gently from Cimalmotto towards Cavà. Coniferous forests adorn this area, and in autumn the larch – a fan of high altitudes – colours everything in gold.
From there you continue to the Alpe Quadrella, which was farmed until about 2000, and then steeply to the eponymous pass, which offers views of Campo Vallemaggia and Bosco Gurin.
The descent zigzags down to Chumma through the Valle di Bosco Gurin to the only German-speaking village in the Ticino, Bosco Gurin; it's also the highest in the canton. The Walser village is replete with culture and history, all waiting to be discovered at the Walserhaus Museum.
The bus from here to Cevio runs several times a day (make a note of the times in advance).
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T2moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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Cimalmotto-Quadrella di Fuori-Passo Quadrella-Bosco Gurin
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From Locarno railway station: bus 315 towards Cavergno, Paese. Alight at Cevio, Centro and change to 331 to Bosco Gurin, Paese (2 min walk to change the bus stop). Alight at Cerentino and takte bus no. 332 to Cimalmotto.
Return from Bosco Gurin: Bus 331 to Cevio, Posta. 2 min walk to Cevio, Centro. Take the bus 315 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station. Further information:
Coordinates
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2'681'055E 1'126'434N
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46.284434, 8.490371
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46°17'04.0"N 8°29'25.3"E
UTM
32T 460740 5125777
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Equipment
Hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
Comfortable and sturdy footwear
Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
Telescope sticks if necessary,
Sun and rain protection
Snacks and drinking water
First aid kit
Penknife
Mobile phone, headlight if necessary
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Difficulty
T2moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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