Percurso de Cardada–Cimetta

Visão geral

Distância 5 km
Duração 2 h 55 min
Subida 380 m

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Introdução

Mild temperatures in winter, a breath-taking view year-round: those are just some of the highlights of a snowshoe hike in the Cardada Cimetta. From the local peak of Locarno, one can see both the lowest-lying area of Switzerland, Lake Maggiore, as well as the country’s highest mountain, Monte Rosa.

Descrição

In Orselina, above the pilgrimage church of Madonna del Sasso, is the red gondola that takes you up the 1,000 meters to Cardada (1340 m above sea level). One needs little in the way of previous experience or special equipment to explore this snow-laced fairy-tale landscape on snowshoes.

Starting from Cardada, to the right of the exit from the two-person chairlift, the path goes uphill toward Cimetta. About halfway there, one comes upon Mount Cardada, an ideal spot for a break. At 1670 meters, the Alpine region of Cimetta offers a unique 360-degree view over Locarno, to the Ligurian Alps in the south. This view is also unique for bringing together two extremes: Lake Maggiore, at sea level, is the lowest-lying part of Switzerland, whilst the massif of Monte Rosa is the highest. The circular observation platform affords a glimpse into the origin and development of these mountain ranges. Even the Insubric Line, which divides the northern and southern parts of the Alps, is visible here. The Alps arose millions of years ago, when the European and African continental plates collided. The particularities and geologic composition of these plates are explained by informational plaques in the area.

Now, using the opportunity to extend one’s summer tan under the mountain sun, one may decide to take the same route back. The chairlift to Cardada runs parallel to the railway. Designed by renowned Ticino architect Mario Botta, this cable railway takes snowshoe hikers back to Orselina.

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Uma experiência memorável exige planejamento cuidadoso. Recomendamos que você procure o posto de informações local para saber sobre as condições atuais do trecho e a previsão do tempo antes de sair. Conforme a época do ano e as condições climáticas, essa rota pode estar fechada ou interrompida.

Dados técnicos

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Local de partida	Cardada, Colmanicchio
Destino	Cardada, Colmanicchio
Subida	380 m
Descida	380 m
Distância	5 km
Duração	2 h 55 min
Exige condicionamento físico	Médio
Melhores épocas do ano	Dezembro - Março
Tema	ao longo da água, No cume de uma montanha, Com vista panorâmica
Sinalização	Signalisation in both directions
Mais informações	https://schweizmobil.ch/en/snowshoe-trekking/route...