Gresso-Alpe di Biètri-Alpe Bassa-Gresso
Hiking Trail
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Gresso-Alpe Biètri-Alpe Bassa-GressoPhoto: Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Round trip above Gresso. Day trip through the untouched nature of the Onsernone Valley, which convinces with its diverse landscape and charm.
moderate
Distance 7.9 km
Duration4:25 h
Ascent965 m
Descent965 m
Highest point1,843 m
Lowest point994 m
By car or bus (bus direction Spruga, change at Russo) you reach Gresso, the starting and ending point of this wonderful day trip. Gresso is an idyllic village and is characterised by its beautiful houses with refined wooden balconies. The Onsernone Valley is known for its steep terrain. From the village, we enter the forest and climb steeply up to Monte, a small mountain settlement. On a mule track, over steps and lush pastures into the valley and up to the beautiful Alpe di Biètri. Another short climb and then down to Alpe Bassa, from where you have a fantastic view over the Valle di Vergeletto. The descent to Pian della Crosa is gentle and mostly in the forest, which is especially pleasant during summer when it’s hot. In Pian della Crosa are beautifully renovated rustici (typical stone houses). The final stretch down to the valley is once again steep. In Gresso the bus runs (check departure times).
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
1,843 m
Lowest point
994 m
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Track types
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Path
7.9 km
Start
Gresso (993 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'690'829E 1'119'935N
DD
46.224734, 8.615901
DMS
46°13'29.0"N 8°36'57.2"E
UTM
32T 470378 5119089
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Destination
Gresso
Turn-by-turn directions
Gresso-Coleta-Monte-Alpe di Biètri-Alpe Bassa-Pian della Crosa-Gresso
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Locarno railway station: Take the bus B 324 in direction Spruga. Change at Russo. Take the bus B 325 to Vergeletto. Get off at Gresso.
Return from Gresso: Take the bus B 325 to Russo. Change at Russo. Take the bus B 324 in direction Locarno. Get off at Locarno railway station. Further information: www.sbb.ch
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'690'829E 1'119'935N
DD
46.224734, 8.615901
DMS
46°13'29.0"N 8°36'57.2"E
UTM
32T 470378 5119089
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
To explore the route, we recommend buying the official maps of the Federal Office of Topography Swisstopo. In addition, the following website map.geo.admin.ch offers constantly updated data.
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
- Maps
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.9 km
Duration
4:25 h
Ascent
965 m
Descent
965 m
Highest point
1,843 m
Lowest point
994 m
Public-transport-friendly
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