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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
Take the cable car, which operates from June to October, up to Robièi and immerse yourself in a fascinating glacial landscape. At eight points along the route, a brochure available for purchase at the cable car station provides fascinating insights into the natural landscape.
A short stretch along a paved road leads to the Zött reservoir. The trail then climbs steeply through the alpine landscape to the rocky outcrop of Pizzo Pecora, where those with a head for heights can enjoy views down into Val Bavona. Until a few years ago, the landscape was still covered in ice, which explains its barren appearance and the few pioneer plants emerging from the rocky ground. The route then descends over the moraine, where some caution is required as the terrain can be slippery. The scenery gradually changes, giving way to lush green meadows.
You can stop for refreshments or stay overnight at the hotel or Capanna Basòdino, while Vallemaggia cheese can be purchased from the alpine dairy. San Carlo is served by bus (check the timetables in advance).
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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
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Asphalt 15.53%Path 84.46%
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1.3 km
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7 km
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Albergo RobieiCapanna Basodino
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Robièi-Lake Zött-Mött di Cruséi-Robièi
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Albergo RobieiCapanna Basodino
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Basòdino Glacier
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
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2'682'462E 1'144'082N
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46.443003, 8.511757
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46°26'34.8"N 8°30'42.3"E
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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
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