05^Oct Sun
10:20

Hoi hikers,

Let's follow the sunshino in Ticino, while hiking along the ridge on the Swiss-Italian border.

The route is part of the Sentiero Lago di Lugano route.

Description: https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/route-52/stage-6

https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/route-52/stage-5

Whatsapp chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KXoO8MINUqbJx9RC3R2S5Q?mode=ems_copy_t

Weather forecast: sunny, but windy. Monte Boglia

There is an issue with creating a new route, therefore I share the actual route here:

https://www.komoot.com/tour/2613306862?share_token=aef0qtI6FM9G0vHuRrKPW9o9ko6ncqHQ9TctahTEUlzWcVUE5l&ref=wtd

21 km, 1400/1450 hm.

This is medium/fast paced (min. 555 hm/h) hike, not suitable for beginners.

How to get there:

Journey by public transport: ZH HB - Lugano - Tesserete, Stazione (bus) - Maglio di Colla, Paese (bus)

The train (EC to Milano) departs at 07:33 from ZH HB. 

Journey by car: Use gps. 

Journey back from Monte Bré, Paese bus stop: connections at xx:15, xx:45

Meeting point:

10:20 AM - Maglio di Colla, Paese bus stop

Hike:

The hike will last ca. 6-7 hours with a lot of viewpoints and peaks.

Short (ca. 20 Min.) picnic lunch break at somewher on the ridge.

The pace will be moderate/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 shoes, poles, picnic lunch, snacks, enough water (2+ l), sunscreen, proper clothes acc. to the weather (something windproof), 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.