Giro delle Tre Valli
Overview
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Distance 12 km
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Duration 5 h
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Ascent 1050 m
Intro
Leventina, Blenio and Riviera – this tour shows the valleys of the northern Ticino in their best light. The walk leads below the summit of Monte Matro through larch forests, colourful meadows and across pastures. The Pian d'Alpe hut is a pleasant place for a break.
Description
Three valleys, one spectacular hike: the Ticino river flows through the Leventina district which extends from the south portal of the Gotthard near Airolo southward to Biasca. From there the sunny Blenio valley spreads out to the Lukmanier Pass and Valle Riviera from Biasca to Bellinzona. The hike below Monte Matro offers fantastic views of all three valleys. The tour starts in Sobrio, located on a terrace which developed during the Ice Age. The views of the mid-Leventina valley are lovely from there. Sobrio is also the last village on the well-known Strada Alta hiking trail.
The path going up the left slope of the Valle Leventina is relatively steep at first, but mostly shaded by trees. Alp Cascine stands in a clearing about 500 m higher up. Approximately half the total climb is now behind us. The second part leads through the forest again up to Bassa dei Cantói, the highest point of the tour. For those with stamina there is always Monte Matro at 2172 m. A 78 m freestanding radio tower on the peak is visible from far and wide. Situated on the border between the Leventina and Blenio valleys, the views on top range across the Riviera region all the way to Bellinzona.
The route continues on the panorama trail across sprawling meadows surrounded by centuries-old larch trees and through colourful meadows. Uphill on gentle slopes, the trail leads to the Pian d'Alpe hut located in a forest of firs. In the summer season, when the hut is open, local specialities are served here and even overnight accommodations are available. The route then continues downhill in sweeping turns to the awesome Vallone gorge. It crosses the Dragone mountain torrent, climbs slightly uphill again and returns to Sobrio.
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 |
Sobrio
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| Destination |
Sobrio
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| Direction |
Round trip
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| Ascent |
1050 m
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| Descent |
1050 m
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| Distance |
12 km
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| Duration |
5 h
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| Duration back |
5 h
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Theme |
With panoramic view
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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Quick Facts
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