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Percorso Ferder (SwitzerlandMobility 952)
Snowshoeing
· Bosco/Gurin
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Bosco GurinPhoto: Timo Cadlolo, Masterplan Alta Vallemaggia
In the footsteps of the Walser people, wearing snowshoes. The Walser village of Bosco Gurin is the highest village in the Ticino canton and a popular winter sports and ski resort. A short loop, away from the ski pistes, takes you through some marvellous snowy mountain scenery.
easy
Distance 1.8 km
Duration1:00 h
Ascent130 m
Descent130 m
Highest point1,639 m
Lowest point1,532 m
The village of Bosco Gurin is 1504 m above sea level and is a much loved winter sports destination. Thousands visit this idyllic mountain village every year, attracted by the many different sports opportunities it offers. Bosco Gurin is also a very picturesque and historic village in its own right.
It was founded in 1253 by the Walser people who had originally emigrated from Italy and earlier from the canton of Valais. Even today you can still marvel at the typical constructions built using the “Blockbau” tree trunk system.
The snowshoe walk starts in the hamlet of Ferder, just above the main village, and forms a short loop. You head towards Endra Staful along a route that climbs through some enchanting snow-clad scenery with views down to Bosco Gurin. Just below the “Bannwald” (or Bawald) protection forest, you make for Metschu and then a steep descent takes you back to Ferder. You pass some attractive Walser buildings along the way.
If you’re really lucky, you might even come across some “Weltu”, small friendly wood dwellers with inverted feet who watch over the villagers’ cattle during heavy snowfalls and bad weather.
Author’s recommendation
For snowshoe trails, follow the logo indicated on the rose signposts: Percorso Ferder 952
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: November 07, 2022
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,639 m
Lowest point
1,532 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail 34.71%Path 35.66%No marked trail 29.60%
Forested/wild trail
0.6 km
Path
0.6 km
No marked trail
0.5 km
Safety information
Snow reportStart
Ferder, Bosco Gurin
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'681'357E 1'130'277N
DD
46.318971, 8.494953
DMS
46°19'08.3"N 8°29'41.8"E
UTM
32T 461118 5129612
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Destination
Ferder, Bosco Gurin
Turn-by-turn directions
Ferder, Bosco Gurin-Ufum Chalu-Metschu-Ufum Ploon-Ferder, Bosco Gurin
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
With public transport to the bus stop: Bosco Gurin, PaeseCoordinates
SwissGrid
2'681'357E 1'130'277N
DD
46.318971, 8.494953
DMS
46°19'08.3"N 8°29'41.8"E
UTM
32T 461118 5129612
w3w
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Equipment
• Snowshoes• Telescoper sticks with larger stick plates
• Avalanche set with avalanche transceiver
• Avalanche probe and shovel
• Touring backpack (approx. 30 liters) with avalanche airbaig and rain cover if necessary
• Comfortable and waterproof winter shoes or sturdy hiking boots that fi tinto the binding
• Gaiters if necessary
• Warm and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
• Skiing coat and pants
• Hat/headband, scarf, glovers, skiing goggles if necessary
• Sun and rain protection
• Snacks and drinking water
• Thermos flask with a hot drink
• First aid kit
• Penknife
• Mobile phone
• Headlight and reflectors if necessary
• Maps
• Bivouac sack and emergency blanket
Difficulty
easy
Distance
1.8 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
130 m
Descent
130 m
Highest point
1,639 m
Lowest point
1,532 m
Public-transport-friendly
Round trip
Scenic
Clear area
Forest
Weather at the route's trailhead
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- 2 Waypoints
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