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Percorso Vitea
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Thematic path through the vineyards of Gordola and surroundings.
moderate
Distance 8.9 km
Duration5:00 h
Ascent492 m
Descent492 m
Highest point488 m
Lowest point227 m
This 9 km educational trail runs through the hillside vineyards in the Gordola, Lavertezzo Piano and Cugnasco-Gerra areas. It is a circular route of medium difficulty.
The trail highlights the importance of viticulture and the winegrower's profession by focusing on various aspects that distinguish it throughout the year. The didactic signs are intended to disseminate various information so that all the aspects and peculiarities of hillside viticulture can be better understood and not forgotten with the passage of time. It is also a tribute to the people who over the centuries have shaped these impervious hills with sacrifice and sweat. The path crosses vineyards and woods and offers a unique panorama. As you walk, you will discover many details and may even encounter wildlife.
The route has 13 information and educational signs and can be shortened or followed at any time according to your own taste by following the signs.
Author’s recommendation
Considered a mountain trail (white and red). The total duration is approx. 5 hours. We recommend to always check the map with your current location ("where am I") to see how long it will take.
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: November 20, 2024
Difficulty
T1
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
488 m
Lowest point
227 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt 53.96%Dirt road 4.60%Forested/wild trail 7.11%Path 33.55%Road 0.76%
Asphalt
4.8 km
Dirt road
409 m
Forested/wild trail
632 m
Path
3 km
Road
68 m
Rest stops
Cantina Carrara AgriturismoTenuta al sasso
Cantina del Nonno e Azienda vitivinicola Agrifoglio
Azienda vitivinicola Catapicch
Safety information
Sentieri Svizzeri - Escursioni sicure
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Treno, fermata FFS Stazione Gordola
Bus, fermata Gordola, Municipio o Gordola, Gnesa
Directions
It is recommended to park in the public car parks at the Verzasca Dam or to use the public transport provided (PostBus, FART, SBB).Parking
Parcheggio Via Burio, Gordola, presso Chiesa di Gordola.
Parcheggio Via Centro Sportivo, Gordola, presso Ristorante Gnesa.
Parcheggio Via Gaggiole, Gordola
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'709'952E 1'115'514N
DD
46.182119, 8.862676
DMS
46°10'55.6"N 8°51'45.6"E
UTM
32T 489401 5114291
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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
T1
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
8.9 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
492 m
Descent
492 m
Highest point
488 m
Lowest point
227 m
Public-transport-friendly
Round trip
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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