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Avegno-Cimetta Trail
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A technical and challenging loop route starts and ends in Avegno, in Vallemaggia, passing over the summit of Cimetta, renowned for its breathtaking panorama.
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Distance 16.1 km
Duration4:15 h
Ascent1,353 m
Descent1,353 m
Highest point1,643 m
Lowest point290 m
The ascent is steep and requires a strategic use of power hiking, with sections of steep gradients that will test endurance and effort management. The path is characterized by numerous natural rock steps, typical of Ticino's alpine trails, making the climb even more technical. The descent, equally challenging, alternates between fast and smooth sections and more technical stretches, ideal for refining coordination, footing, and speed management. A perfect trail for those looking to improve uphill strength and downhill control.
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Zoe Pieren
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Difficulty
T2
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Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
1,643 m
Lowest point
290 m
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Asphalt 19.77%Forested/wild trail 2.15%Path 73.81%Road 4.25%
Asphalt
3.2 km
Forested/wild trail
347 m
Path
11.9 km
Road
686 m
Roadbook
Avegno-Piròi-Galinèe-Cimetta-Bassa di Cardada-Vegnasca-Pianóst di Sopra-Sgerbi-Scaladri-Avegno
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Avegno, PaeseCimetta
Capanna Cimetta
Cimetta
Bergstation Cimetta
Avegno
Coordinates
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2'700'655E 1'117'975N
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46.205708, 8.742821
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46°12'20.5"N 8°44'34.2"E
UTM
32T 480159 5116935
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Equipment
👕 Clothing:- Breathable technical shirt
- Trail shorts or leggings
- Sports socks
- Light wind-/rain jacket
- Cap or headband
- Sunglasses with UV protection
👟 Shoes:
- Trail running shoes with good grip
🥤 Hydration:
- Trail running backpack or waist belt
- At least 1 liter of water
- Energy bars, gels or dried fruit
🧭 Safety:
- Fully charged mobile phone
- Map or GPS track of the route
- Emergency whistle
- Small first-aid kit
- Emergency blanket
☀️ Other tips:
- Sunscreen
- Anti-chafing cream
- Trail poles (optional)
Difficulty
T2
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
16.1 km
Duration
4:15 h
Ascent
1,353 m
Descent
1,353 m
Highest point
1,643 m
Lowest point
290 m
Round trip
Scenic
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