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.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
MULTI-DAY TOURS
APPENDIX A: Useful Addresses
APPENDIX B: Glossary
BIBLIOGRAPHY
ROUTE INDEX









