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Cimalmotto-Passo Quadrella-Bosco Gurin

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    Hike through the enchanting forest landscapes of the Walser area. The route culminates with a 360° view from Passo Quadrella.
    moderate
    Distance 8.1 km
    3:40 h
    801 m
    685 m
    2,137 m
    1,380 m

    By bus (2-3 daily runs) you travel from Cevio to Cimalmotto, then follow the slightly uphill white-red trail from Cimalmotto towards Cavà. This area is rich in coniferous forests and, in autumn, the larches encountered at altitude shine with their golden foliage.

    From here you climb to Alpe Quadrella, active until around 2000, and then increasingly uphill to the homonymous pass, from where you enjoy an unobstructed view over Campo Vallemaggia and Bosco Gurin.

    The brisk descent towards Chumma crosses the Bosco Gurin Valley to the highest village and the only German-speaking one in Ticino, Bosco Gurin. This Walser village is a treasure trove of history and culture, which can be discovered at the Walserhaus museum.

    From the village, the bus runs several daily returns to Cevio (check the timetable beforehand).

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    Difficulty
    T2moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    2,137 m
    Lowest point
    1,380 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 24.14%Forested/wild trail 0.62%Path 75.22%Unknown 0%
    Asphalt
    2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    50 m
    Path
    6.1 km
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    1 m
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    Safety information

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    Public transport

    Outbound from Locarno, Station: take bus NFB 315 towards Cavergno, Village. Get off at the Cevio, Center stop. 2 min on foot to the Cevio, Post stop and take bus 331 towards Bosco Gurin, Village. Get off at Cerentino and take bus 332 to Cimalmotto.

    Return from Bosco Gurin, Village: take bus 331 to Cevio, Post. 2 min on foot to the Cevio, Center stop. Take bus 315 towards Locarno, Station. For more information: www.sbb.ch   

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'681'055E 1'126'434N
    DD
    46.284434, 8.490371
    DMS
    46°17'04.0"N 8°29'25.3"E
    UTM
    32T 460740 5125777
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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
    • Sun and rain protection
    • Provisions and drinking water
    • First aid kit
    • Pocket knife
    • Cell phone, possibly a headlamp
    • Map material

    Localization

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

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    Difficulty
    T2moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.1 km
    Duration
    3:40 h
    Ascent
    801 m
    Descent
    685 m
    Highest point
    2,137 m
    Lowest point
    1,380 m
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