Hiking

Trans Swiss Trail
Stage 25, Airolo–Osco

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Trans Swiss Trail
Stage 25, Airolo–Osco
Deep down in the valley, traffic roars along the motorway, while peace reigns up on the Strada alta trail. Magnificent views of the Leventina and Val Bedrettotal mountain chains. Bright chapels in villages and field. Osco was once an important trading post.
Deep down in the valley, traffic roars along the motorway, while peace reigns up on the Strada alta trail. Magnificent views of the Leventina and Val Bedrettotal mountain chains. Bright chapels in villages and field. Osco was once an important trading post.
Length
18 km
Ascent | Descent
740 m | 720 m
Hiking time
5 h 00 min
Grade | Fitness level
medium
(mountain hiking trail)
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medium
Arrival | return travel
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Ascent Altanca
Rail, bus, boat recommendation
Airolo, Stazione–Altanca via Piotta, Centrale
Airolo, Stazione–Altanca via Piotta, Centrale
or
Altanca–Airolo, Stazione via Piotta, Centrale
Altanca–Airolo, Stazione via Piotta, Centrale
Reason: metres in height saved approx. 400m.
Funicular (instead of bus) Piotta–Altanca in operation from June–October.
SBB Timetable
Funicular (instead of bus) Piotta–Altanca in operation from June–October.
Arrival | return travel
Contact
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