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Vitea Route

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    Themed route among the vineyards of the hills of Gordola and surroundings.

    moderate
    Distance 8.9 km
    5:00 h
    492 m
    492 m
    488 m
    227 m

    This 9 km educational trail runs through hillside vineyards in the areas of Gordola, Lavertezzo Piano and Cugnasco-Gerra. It is a circular route of medium difficulty.

    The trail highlights the importance of viticulture and the profession of the winemaker by focusing on various aspects that characterize it throughout the year. Through educational signs, different information is shared to help better understand all the aspects and peculiarities of hillside viticulture, ensuring they are not forgotten over time. It is also a tribute to the people who, over centuries with sacrifice and sweat, have shaped these rugged hills. The trail crosses vineyards and woods offering a unique panorama. Walking you discover many details and may also encounter wild animals.

    The route includes 13 informative and educational signs and can be shortened or extended at any time according to the posted indications.

    https://www.federviti.ch/locarno-valli/ 

    Author’s recommendation

    Considered a mountain trail (white and red). The total duration is about 5 hours. We recommend always checking the map with your position ("where you are") to get an idea of the travel time.

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    Difficulty
    T1moderate
    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 53.95%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
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    Rest stops

    Cantina Carrara Agriturismo
    Tenuta al sasso
    Cantina del Nonno e Azienda vitivinicola Agrifoglio
    Azienda vitivinicola Catapicch

    Safety information

    Swiss Trails - Safe Hiking

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Train, stop FFS Gordola Station

    Bus, stop Gordola, Municipio or 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

    Parking Via Burio, Gordola, near Gordola Church.

    Parking Via Centro Sportivo, Gordola, near Gnesa Restaurant.

    Parking 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 backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
    • Sturdy and comfortable shoes
    • Clothing suitable for weather conditions and durable, layering principle and possibly trekking poles
    • Protection from sun and rain
    • Supplies and drinking water
    • First aid kit
    • Pocket knife
    • Mobile phone, possibly headlamp
    • Cartographic material

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

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    Difficulty
    T1moderate
    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 Cultural/historical interest Flora

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