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Percorso Bosco Gurin (SwitzerlandMobility 953)
Snowshoeing
· Bosco/Gurin
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Bosco GurinPhoto: Luca Crivelli, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
In the Guriners’ world, with snow shoes, you can experience unforgettable moments in unspoilt natural beauty while discovering the Walser culture. You will be amazed by the hospitality you will find in Bosco Gurin, the highest village in Ticino situated in the upper Vallemaggia (Maggia valley).
moderate
Distance 5.3 km
Duration2:40 h
Ascent500 m
Descent0 m
Highest point1,987 m
Lowest point1,481 m
In winter, Bosco Gurin is synonymous with winter sports. Leave your car and, with snow shoes, venture out to explore an alpine area which has been shaped by the Walser people through the centuries.
As you walk up among majestic larches, you will discover the “Gadumschi” as well as other typical buildings that escape the fleeting glimpse of the skiers shooting down the snow-covered slope.
A picture-postcard landscape surrounded by high peaks and the sunshine that bathes the wide valley of Bosco Gurin will accompany you along the climb. Once you get to Grossalp, a small settlement where you will find the hut of the same name, which shelters and delights mountain lovers, you may decide to continue up to the mid-line station of the chairlift or to turn back.
Author’s recommendation
For snowshoe trails, follow the logo indicated on the rose signposts: Percorso di Bosco Gurin953
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: March 27, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,987 m
Lowest point
1,481 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Track types
Asphalt 13.41%Forested/wild trail 69.74%Path 10.62%Unknown 6.21%
Asphalt
0.7 km
Forested/wild trail
3.7 km
Path
0.6 km
Unknown
0.3 km
Safety information
Infopoint Bosco GurinTel. +41 91 759 02 02
[email protected]
Start
Bosco Gurin (1,480 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'680'809E 1'129'870N
DD
46.315375, 8.487767
DMS
46°18'55.4"N 8°29'16.0"E
UTM
32T 460562 5129216
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Destination
Bosco Gurin
Turn-by-turn directions
Bosco Gurin-Tschossa-Gufai-Curzadibundi-Stoofla-Capanna Grossalp-Grossalp
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
With public transport to the bus stop: Bosco Gurin, PaeseCoordinates
SwissGrid
2'680'809E 1'129'870N
DD
46.315375, 8.487767
DMS
46°18'55.4"N 8°29'16.0"E
UTM
32T 460562 5129216
w3w
///marzipan.nags.relegate
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
• Snowshoes• Telescoper sticks with larger stick plates
• Avalanche set with avalanche transceiver
• Avalanche probe and shovel
• Touring backpack (approx. 30 liters) with avalanche airbaig and rain cover if necessary
• Comfortable and waterproof winter shoes or sturdy hiking boots that fi tinto the binding
• Gaiters if necessary
• Warm and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
• Skiing coat and pants
• Hat/headband, scarf, glovers, skiing goggles if necessary
• Sun and rain protection
• Snacks and drinking water
• Thermos flask with a hot drink
• First aid kit
• Penknife
• Mobile phone
• Headlight and reflectors if necessary
• Maps
• Bivouac sack and emergency blanket
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
5.3 km
Duration
2:40 h
Ascent
500 m
Highest point
1,987 m
Lowest point
1,481 m
Public-transport-friendly
Scenic
Linear route
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Cableway ascent/descent
Insider tip
Forest roads
Clear area
Forest
Weather at the route's trailhead
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Maps and trails
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