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Gordevio-Alpe Nimi-Gordevio
Long Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
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Two-day hike to the Nimi refuge high above the Maggia valley. A cultural and natural tour with views.
difficult
Distance 15.2 km
Duration7:40 h
Ascent1,592 m
Descent1,592 m
Highest point1,723 m
Lowest point315 m
This waymarked (red-and-white) round walk starts by climbing steeply amid constantly changing vegetation. Leaf becomes needle and lush turns to barren.
Numerous steps lead to the old stone bridge "Gialìtt", which is after Archeggio, the well-prepared path continuing in zigzag fashion past the Capellona to Alpe Nimi and its eponymous refuge or capanna. Awaiting you are amazing views, which help you forget the arduousness of the ascent.
Stretch your legs and immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the surroundings.
Open all year round (though attended only from mid-June to mid-September), the refuge is very simply furnished yet charming.
The descent through inhabited and deserted alps presents no problems and features ever-changing scenery and vantage points.
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Mariano Berri
Update: November 05, 2024
Difficulty
T2
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Highest point
1,723 m
Lowest point
315 m
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Asphalt 0.70%Forested/wild trail 0.43%Path 91.76%Road 7.10%
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0.1 km
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0.1 km
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13.9 km
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1.1 km
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Gordevio-Archeggio-Boschetto-A Malái-Brunescio-Alpe Nimi-Capanna Nimi-Aiarlo di Dentro-Mella-A Malái-Boschetto-Archeggio-Gordevio
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From Locarno railway station: bus 315 towards Cavergno, Paese. Alight at the bus stop Gordevio. Return from Gordevio: Take the bus 315 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station. Further information:Coordinates
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2'700'588E 1'120'122N
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46.225028, 8.742416
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46°13'30.1"N 8°44'32.7"E
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32T 480135 5119082
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Equipment
- Trekking backpack (approx. 50 liters) with rain cover
- Comfortable and sturdy footwear, second pair of shoes / sandals if necessary
- Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
- Change of clothes
- Telescope sticks
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Penknife
- Mobile phone
- Headlight
- Maps
- Travel documents
- Toilet bag and travel towel, travel detergent and clothesline, camping equipment if necessary (tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, cooking equipment), hut equipment if necessary
Difficulty
T2
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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
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Long Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 1: Gordevio-Brunescio-Alpe Nimi
Toprecommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
Stage 1
Distance
6.6 km
Duration
4:24 h
Ascent
1,407 m
Descent
0 m
1473 metres of elevation gain – hard work with scenic rewards and breathtaking views.
from Mariano Berri,
Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Long Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 2: Alpe Nimi-Aiarlo-Malai-Gordevio
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Difficulty
T2
moderate
Stage 2
Distance
8.5 km
Duration
3:11 h
Ascent
32 m
Descent
1,439 m
The Alpe Nimi is the perfect place to relax and savour nature's scenic wonders. An idyll with views of Lake Maggiore that's far from the beaten track.
from Mariano Berri,
Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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