14^Sep Sun
08:20

Hoi hikers,

Let's follow the sunshine and go to northern Ticino for a crystal clear view from the Cristallina.

Spoiler: Glacier and lake views are included.

Route description and photos:

Cristallina: https://www.hikr.org/tour/post183226.html

Cima di Lago: https://www.hikr.org/tour/post113041.html

Whatsapp chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CS1C08Goj7oJyloHzb36ZT?mode=ems_copy_t

Weather forecast: sunny Cristallina

This is a rather fast paced (600hm/h), not suitable for beginners.

How to get there:

Journey by public transport: ZH HB - Airolo -  Ossasco (Bedretto) (bus)

The train (IR46 to Locarno) departs at 06:05 from ZH HB. (Early, but 2 hours train ride without change -> sleeping)

Journey by car: Use gps. 

Journey back at (17:45 or) 18:43.

Meeting point:

08:20 AM - Ossasco (Bedretto) bus stop

Hike:

The hike will last ca. 8-9 hours with a lot of viewpoints.

Short (ca. 20 Min.) picnic lunch break on the Cristallina peak.

Mostly white-red paths. The route up to the 2 peaks are officially not marked, but easy to follow, max. T4-.

The pace will be fast with enough time to admire the landscape. In case you're not able to keep up with the pace, we might split up.

Equipment:

Proper hiking boots, poles, picnic lunch, snacks, enough water (2+ l), sunscreen, proper clothes acc. to the weather (warmer clothes too), good mood and fitness.

Standard Disclaimer:

This is not a guided tour, every individual is responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. It is your own responsibility to assess your fitness condition for this hike, to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes, etc.), insurance coverage and to check and evaluate the weather forecast. In case professional rescue services are required, you will be responsible for the costs.

The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant the accuracy of the description of the hike.

By joining the hike, you accept the terms explained above.

Please be aware that you join at your own risk.

Additional notes

The organizer is no professional guide. Participants are responsible for themselves, must do their own research about the route, and must be able to navigate by themselves (in case the groups split for some reason, for example).

Out of respect for the others, please be on time. If you happen to be late, contact the organizer.

If you have a No Show in your profile (= you did not show up to a hike you signed up to in the past), I may exclude you from the event.

Unjoining allowed until 12 hours before the start of the event. If you are unable to be join for whatever reason, contact the organizer.

Frequently asked questions

I don't see the "Join button" - how do I join?

Click on Carpool button, and then Join a car, or Add a car.