Walking in Ticino – Switzerland

The guidebook has walking routes in the spectacular Ticino Alps of southern Switzerland, best known for the lakeside resorts of Locarno and Lugano, which provide some of the finest uncrowded paths of all the alpine regions. The guidebook describes the valleys and villages, takes you to the finest viewpoints and suggests 75 of the best walks.

Walking in Ticino – Switzerland

Author

Kev Reynolds

Cover

Paperback - PVC

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852840983

Availability

Published

Price

£9.99

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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.

INTRODUCTION
    Ticino
    How to get there
    Travel in Ticino
    Accommodation
    Mountain flowers
    Mountain animals
    Weather
    Notes for walkers
    Paths and waymarks
    Safety in the mountains
    Grading of walks
    Recommended maps
    Using the guide

VAL BEDRETTO
     Airolo, Bedretto, Ronco, All’Acqua
VALLE LEVENTINA
     Airolo, Ambri, Faido
VALLE DI BLENIO
     Biasca, Olivone, Campo Blenio, Acquacalda
VAL VERZASCA
     Vogorno, Lavertezzo, Brione, Sonogno
VALLE MAGGIA
     Gordevio, Maggia, Cevio, Bignasco
VAL LAVIZZARA
     Bignasco, Fusio
VAL BAVONA
     Bignasco, Cavergno