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Gordevio-Alpe Nimi-Gordevio

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    Two days of pleasant hiking at Capanna Nimi above the Vallemaggia. A panoramic cultural experience in contact with nature.
    difficult
    Distance 15.2 km
    7:40 h
    1,592 m
    1,592 m
    1,723 m
    315 m

    The white-red loop path continuously ascends and the vegetation constantly changes: leaves turn into needles and meadows into rock.

    Using steps you reach the ancient stone bridge "Gialìtt" after Archeggio, then continue zigzagging along the well-beaten path beyond Capellona, up to Alpe Nimi and the eponymous refuge.

    Once arrived, you will face a dream view that immediately makes you forget the hardships of the exhausting climb: it is time to relax and immerse yourself in nature.

    The refuge is open all year but manned only from mid-June to mid-September; it is furnished with extreme simplicity, yet with great charm.

    Among abandoned and still inhabited mountain pastures, diverse landscapes and recurring viewpoints, the descent will not pose any problem either.

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    Difficulty
    T2difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,723 m
    Lowest point
    315 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 0.70%Forested/wild trail 0.43%Path 91.76%Road 7.10%
    Asphalt
    106 m
    Forested/wild trail
    66 m
    Path
    13.9 km
    Road
    1.1 km
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    Rest stops

    Mountain hut Nimi

    Safety information

    Swiss Trails - Safe hikes

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Outbound from Locarno, Station: take the NFB 315 bus towards Cavergno, village. Get off at the Gordevio stop. Return from Gordevio: take bus 315 towards Locarno, Station. For more information: www.sbb.ch

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'700'588E 1'120'122N
    DD
    46.225028, 8.742416
    DMS
    46°13'30.1"N 8°44'32.7"E
    UTM
    32T 480135 5119082
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    • Trekking backpack (approx. 50 liters) with rain cover
    • Sturdy and comfortable shoes, possibly spare shoes / sandals
    • Clothing suitable for weather conditions and durable, layering principle
    • Change of clothes
    • Trekking poles
    • Sun and rain protection
    • Provisions and portable water
    • First aid kit
    • Pocket knife
    • Mobile phone
    • Headlamp
    • Maps
    • Identification documents
    • Toiletry bag and travel towel
    • Hand washing detergent and clothesline, camping equipment (tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, cooking equipment), possibly cabin gear

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

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    Difficulty
    T2difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    15.2 km
    Duration
    7:40 h
    Ascent
    1,592 m
    Descent
    1,592 m
    Highest point
    1,723 m
    Lowest point
    315 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Multi-stage route Scenic Cultural/historical interest Refreshment stops available Geological highlights Flora Fauna

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    Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
    Stage 1: Gordevio-Brunescio-Alpe Nimi
    recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 1
    Distance 6.6 km
    Duration 4:24 h
    Ascent 1,407 m
    Descent 0 m

    1473 meters of elevation gain through steep natural beauties, crowned by a breathtaking final view.

    from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
    Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
    Stage 2: Alpe Nimi-Aiarlo-Malai-Gordevio
    recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 2
    Distance 8.5 km
    Duration 3:11 h
    Ascent 32 m
    Descent 1,439 m

    Alpe Nimi is the ideal place to disconnect and immerse yourself in nature. An enchanting oasis far from the daily routine with a view of Lake ...

    from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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