Airolo – Capanna Corno-Gries

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This first long stage will take you from Airolo to the Capanna Corno-Gries. The route passes through larch forests and offers numerous panoramic views all the way to the Corno-Gries hut. You’ll look out over the River Ticino and the villages of the Val Bedretto: Ossasco, Villa, Bedretto and Ronco.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: From Airolo to Grimentz via the Alpine Passes Trail

Details

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 16.21 mi
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    Average duration: 12h 25 
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    Difficulty: Very difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 5,709 ft
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    Descent: - 1,844 ft
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    Highest point: 7,631 ft
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    Lowest point: 3,757 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 3,766 ft - Gare d'Airolo
  2. 1 : mi 0.8 - alt. 3,822 ft - Sign No. 6
  3. 2 : mi 2 - alt. 4,669 ft - Signpost No. 6 – Motto of the Stream
  4. 3 : mi 3.24 - alt. 5,735 ft - Signpost No. 6 – Pescium
  5. 4 : mi 6.39 - alt. 5,492 ft - Sign No. 6
  6. 5 : mi 6.71 - alt. 5,568 ft - Piano di Pescia
  7. 6 : mi 7.4 - alt. 5,912 ft - Sign No. 6
  8. 7 : mi 9.83 - alt. 5,692 ft - Sign No. 6
  9. 8 : mi 12.31 - alt. 6,617 ft - Sign No. 6
  10. 9 : mi 13.26 - alt. 7,247 ft - Sign No. 6
  11. 10 : mi 13.6 - alt. 7,382 ft - Signpost No. 6 – San Giacomo
  12. 11 : mi 13.96 - alt. 7,287 ft - Signpost No. 6 – Alpe di San Giacomo
  13. E : mi 16.21 - alt. 7,625 ft - Capanna Corno-Gries

Notes

This hiking route follows the Alpine Passes Trail, which is marked on Swiss maps.

Signposting: at every major junction, you will find signposts:
- Sign No. 6 with a No. 6 sticker indicating this trail.
- R sign: Yellow sign with a hiker pictogram

Before setting off, it is advisable to check the Suisse Topo website for any trail closures and diversions. This information is updated in real time.

As well as the Visorando app, you can also download the swisstopo app ( free of charge), where you’ll find this information too.

Transport: Timetables

Weather: before setting off, check the Swiss Weather Service or Météo Blue

Hiking kit, including good walking boots.

Accommodation:

A cable car between Airolo and Pesciüm saves you a climb of around 600 metres.

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