Demanding three-day trip in the Cristallina area
Overview
Intro
A mutilation of nature or an impressive artificial construction. The Gotthard can be considered as you wish. Particularly imposing are the structures of the Alpe Pesciüm, the starting point of a three day mountain hiking experience between northern Tessin and Wallis.
Description
The Strada delle Alpi with it’s many views forms the first part of the route. The destination is the famous Cristallina Cabin. Passing the Capanna Corno-Griess formidable paths lead to the Nufenen Pass and finally down in Goms to Ulrichen.
1st Day (ca. 5 h.)
Pesciüm – Strada alta Bedretto – Val Pozzuolo – Grasso fondo – Capanna della Croce – Piano di Pescia – Val Torta – Ri di Cristallina – Alpe di Cristallina – Capanna Christallina
2nd Day (ca. 6 h.)
Capanna Christallina – Lago Sfundau – Cavagnöö-Staudamm – Pkt. 2456 - Passo Grandinagia – Ganone – Alp San Giacomo – Capanna Corno-Gries
3rd Day (ca. 4 h.)
Capanna Corno-Gries – Val Corno – Pass del Corno – Pkt. 2498 – Staumauer Griessee – Pkt. 2327 – Pkt. 1925 – Pkt. 1758 – Aarenäst – Pkt. 1416 - Ulrichen
Gastronomy: In the cabins along the route. Overnight: Capanna Cristallina, Capanna Corno-Gries. Various: Some sections are classed as T4 grade of difficulty.
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 |
Alpe Pesciüm
|
|---|---|
| Destination |
Ulrichen
|
| Elevation level |
Alps
|
| Altitude (meter above sea level) |
1347 m
|
| Ascent |
2026 m
|
| Descent |
2420 m
|
| Distance |
39.5 km
|
| Duration |
12 h 50 min
|
| Multiday route |
3 days
|
| Level of difficulty |
T4 - Alpine hiking
|
| Season |
July - October
|
| Theme |
To a mountain peak, With panoramic view
|
| Category |
Active, Nature
|
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Via Fontana 1
6780
Airolo
Switzerland
