Percorso Ferder (SwitzerlandMobility 952)
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Bosco GurinPhoto: Timo Cadlolo, Masterplan Alta Vallemaggia
Explanation
It was founded in 1253 by the Walser people who had originally emigrated from Italy and earlier from the canton of Valais. Even today you can still marvel at the typical constructions built using the “Blockbau” tree trunk system.
The snowshoe walk starts in the hamlet of Ferder, just above the main village, and forms a short loop. You head towards Endra Staful along a route that climbs through some enchanting snow-clad scenery with views down to Bosco Gurin. Just below the “Bannwald” (or Bawald) protection forest, you make for Metschu and then a steep descent takes you back to Ferder. You pass some attractive Walser buildings along the way.
If you’re really lucky, you might even come across some “Weltu”, small friendly wood dwellers with inverted feet who watch over the villagers’ cattle during heavy snowfalls and bad weather.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
With public transport to the bus stop: Bosco Gurin, PaeseCoordinates
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
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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