On Muleteers' Trails through the Leventina

Description

The historic throughway was so narrow that it was an ideal place to put a customs house and an inn, the Dazio Grande. The original Urner Route dating back to 1561 was restored to its former being. It is now resplendent showcasing many fascinating aspects of nature and history. One can espy the Ticino shimmering among the rounded off gneiss blocks, and from far one can see the various modes of transportation that use the Gotthard these days: cars, trains as they enter and exit the switchback tunnels, and the yellow Swiss Post Bus. Only the hiking trail goes through this natural paradise. At its beginning is the lovely old garden of the inn, which invites visitors to sit down and relax.

How to get there:
Drive or take public transportation to Dazio Grande near Rodi via Airolo or Bellinzona

Tour Overview

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The careful planning of a tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it. Please take the time to contact the local information centre and enquire about route and weather conditions before setting off. Your intended trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.