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Monti di Motti-Sassariente-Gana-Monti di Motti

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    One like no other! The Sassariente is unmistakable due to the unique final ascent and the gigantic summit cross.

    difficult
    Distance 12.9 km
    4:40 h
    888 m
    888 m
    1,768 m
    1,025 m

    The demanding circular hike, which was newly extended a few years ago, starts in Monti di Motti. The much-visited village can be reached by car via a winding forest road from Cugnasco. After about 10 minutes on the asphalt road, you reach the red and white mountain path towards Alpe Fopiàna. The path climbs gently through the beech forest to the alp, where you enter a dense spruce forest. The path zigzags steeply up to the dry stone wall "Muro dei Polacchi". The wall is said to have been built by Polish internees around 1940. The ascent to the summit is blue-white, as it leads over a boardwalk winding along the rock and includes some exposed sections. These are secured by ropes. Take the same route back to the red and white mountain path, which now leads down to Gana. From here, take the tarred road back to Monti di Motti, where you can take a break at the restaurant of the same name.

    Those who want to save themselves the long way back on the paved road return along the same route as the ascent.

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    Update: October 07, 2024
    Difficulty
    T4 difficult
    Overall difficulty
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    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,768 m
    Lowest point
    1,025 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 48.10%Forested/wild trail 0.65%Path 49.13%Secured trail 2.10%
    Asphalt
    6.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.1 km
    Path
    6.3 km
    Secured trail
    0.3 km
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    Rest stops

    Osteria Grotto Monti Motti

    Safety information

    Sentieri Svizzeri - Escursioni sicure

    Start

    Monti di Motti
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'710'387E 1'117'180N
    DD
    46.197028, 8.868693
    DMS
    46°11'49.3"N 8°52'07.3"E
    UTM
    32T 489868 5115947
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    Destination

    Monti di Motti

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Monti di Motti-Scesa-Fopiána-Sassariente-Gana-El Mòta-Monti di Motti

    Directions

    By car from Locarno on the A13 towards Bellinzona. In Cugnasco take the Medoscio/Agarone exit. Follow the forest road to Monti Motti.

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'710'387E 1'117'180N
    DD
    46.197028, 8.868693
    DMS
    46°11'49.3"N 8°52'07.3"E
    UTM
    32T 489868 5115947
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    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

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    Difficulty
    T4 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    12.9 km
    Duration
    4:40 h
    Ascent
    888 m
    Descent
    888 m
    Highest point
    1,768 m
    Lowest point
    1,025 m
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