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Glaciological Path
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Basòdino GlacierPhoto: Alessio Pizzicannella, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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Glaciological path along the flank of Basòdino, the highest mountain and glacier in the Ticino Alps. A journey to discover a distant era.
moderate
Distance 8.3 km
Duration4:30 h
Ascent717 m
Descent717 m
Highest point2,437 m
Lowest point1,891 m
By cable car (operating from June to October) you reach Robièi, the icy universe to explore. At 8 different stations, a brochure for sale provides information on the local natural landscape.
A short stretch on an asphalt road leads to the dam of Lake Zött. A steep climb through the alpine peaks leads to the rocky spur of Pizzo Pecora, from which those not suffering from vertigo can admire the Bavona Valley from the cliff. Until a few years ago, the landscape was still covered in ice, which explains its barren appearance and the presence of very few very recent flora specimens.
From the moraine, you then descend downwards: pay attention to the slippery ground! Gradually the landscape changes, making way for green pastures.
It is then possible to stop and stay overnight at the mountain hotel or the Basòdino hut and buy Vallemaggia cheese at the alpine dairy. San Carlo is reachable by bus (check the timetables).
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Difficulty
T3
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
2,437 m
Lowest point
1,891 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt 15.53%Path 84.46%
Asphalt
1.3 km
Path
7 km
Rest stops
Albergo RobieiCapanna Basodino
Public transport
Outbound from Locarno, Station: take the NFB 315 bus, direction Cavergno, Village. Get off at the Bignasco, Posta stop and take the 333 bus to S. Carlo, Cable Car.
Return from San Carlo: take the 333 bus to Bignasco, Posta. Take the 315 bus towards Locarno, Station. For more information:
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'682'462E 1'144'082N
DD
46.443003, 8.511757
DMS
46°26'34.8"N 8°30'42.3"E
UTM
32T 462497 5143385
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Equipment
- Hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
- Sturdy and comfortable shoes
- Clothing suitable for weather conditions and durable, layering principle, and trekking poles if necessary
- Sun and rain protection
- Supplies and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Mobile phone, possibly headlamp
- Map material
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Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
Difficulty
T3
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
8.3 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
717 m
Descent
717 m
Highest point
2,437 m
Lowest point
1,891 m
Round trip
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