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Stage 2: Alpe Nimi-Aiarlo-Malai-Gordevio
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Mountain hut Alpe NimiPhoto: Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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The Alpe Nimi is the perfect place to relax and savour nature's scenic wonders. An idyll with views of Lake Maggiore that's far from the beaten track.
moderate
Distance 8.5 km
Duration3:11 h
Ascent32 m
Descent1,439 m
Highest point1,722 m
Lowest point315 m
At Alpe Nimi, savour the views of Lake Maggiore and beyond (refuge open all year round, attended mid-June to mid-September) one more time before setting off on the final leg.
You descend gently to Aiarlo, a picture book collection of rustici backed by panoramic views.
The descent passes Mella, where you can immerse yourself in one of the troughs to cool off. Then on to Malai and finally Gordevio, negotiating woodland and clearings.
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: November 05, 2024
Difficulty
T2
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
1,722 m
Lowest point
315 m
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Track types
Asphalt 0.62%Forested/wild trail 0.32%Path 92.72%Road 6.32%
Asphalt
53 m
Forested/wild trail
28 m
Path
7.9 km
Road
540 m
Rest stops
Mountain hut NimiSafety information
https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/welcome-to-switzerlands-hiking-trails.html
Public transport
From Locarno railway station: bus 315 towards Cavergno, Paese. Alight at the bus stop Gordevio. Return from Gordevio: Take the bus 315 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station. Further information:Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'702'466E 1'123'203N
DD
46.252453, 8.767428
DMS
46°15'08.8"N 8°46'02.7"E
UTM
32T 482073 5122123
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Equipment
- Trekking backpack (approx. 50 liters) with rain cover
- Comfortable and sturdy footwear, second pair of shoes / sandals if necessary
- Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
- Change of clothes
- Telescope sticks
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Penknife
- Mobile phone
- Headlight
- Maps
- Travel documents
- Toilet bag and travel towel, travel detergent and clothesline, camping equipment if necessary (tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, cooking equipment), hut equipment if necessary
Difficulty
T2
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
8.5 km
Duration
3:11 h
Ascent
32 m
Descent
1,439 m
Highest point
1,722 m
Lowest point
315 m
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