Circuito Dongio-Motto
Overview
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Distance 7 km
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Duration 1 h 35 min
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Ascent 80 m
Intro
The circuit is located in the southern part of the municipality of Acquarossa, in the middle of the Valle di Blenio, a flat expanse surrounded by impressive rough and jagged reliefs with emotional impact: a particular atmosphere that unites noteworthy natural and cultural qualities.
Description
Leaving the quiet village of Dongio, you head south along a peaceful hiking trail that follows the foot of a steep rock face to which a very special construction clings, the «Casa dei Pagani». Built in the Middle Ages as a protection against enemy attacks, these unique fortifications stud the entire Valle di Blenio.
Further south, you skirt the village of Marogno, with its traditional buildings like the Gatti houses, a notable example of 19th century architecture built by valley dwellers who had emigrated to make their fortunes as ice-cream manufacturers in London. Shortly after Morogno, you arrive in Motto from where, with a brief diversion, you can reach the church of San Pietro nearby: one of the most notable examples of Romanesque architecture in Switzerland.
Now following a cycle path along the site of an old railway line between Biasca and Compravasco, you return to Dongio from where you can complete the excursion with a visit to the church of San Remigio: another jewel of the Ticino Romanesque period.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Dongio
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| Destination |
Dongio
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| Direction |
Round trip
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| Ascent |
80 m
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| Descent |
80 m
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| Distance |
7 km
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| Duration |
1 h 35 min
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| Duration back |
1 h 35 min
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| Technical requirements |
Easy
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| Theme |
Along Water
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r... |
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