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Walking guide to the Ticino Alps – Switzerland, Europe

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Paperback - PVC
Published
1 Jan 1992
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852840983
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ISBN (10)
1852840986
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
230g
Pages
176
No. Maps
8
No. Photos
28
Originally Published
1 Jan 1992

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

 
 
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