Walking guide to the Ticino Alps – Switzerland, Europe
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Walking in Ticino - Switzerland
by Kev Reynolds
This Kev Reynolds guidebook outlines walking routes in the Ticino Alps of southern Switzerland, Europe, best known for the lakeside resorts of Locarno and Lugano, with some of the finest uncrowded paths of all the alpine regions. The guidebook describes the valleys and villages, highlights the finest viewpoints and suggests 75 of the best walks. More...
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Seasons
Mid-May until October is best.Centres
Airolo, Bignasco, Biasca, Locarno, Lugano, Cevio, Brione.Difficulty
Graded routes from easy to strenuous, from 1 hour walks to full day mountain traverses.Must See
Medieval bridges and villages, warmth and sunshine, an area of unsung, unsophisticated charm.The Ticino Alps of southern Switzerland, best known for the lakeside resorts of Locarno and Lugano, provide some of the finest uncrowded paths of all the alpine regions. Away from the main valleys secretive inner glens reveal 'lost' alp hamlets, crystal rivers and tarns, and long feathery cascades. Granite peaks form a dramatic backdrop to every outing. High passes lure the adventurous, belvedere trails surprise with their vast panoramas, and in the valleys there's an air of soft enchantment among the chestnut woods.
Remote mountain huts offer accommodation for walkers in the high country, while valley based lodging is provided for in attractive Italian-style villages bright with flower-decked balconies. The guide describes all the valleys and villages, takes you to the finest viewpoints and suggests 75 of the best walks to be enjoyed in the Alps of Ticino.









