Around Sosto in Ticino

Medium
15 km
5:30 h
1113 mhd
1113 mhd
Olivone mit Sosto
Ende des Tunnels mit Blick auf den Sosto

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Aussicht auf Campo Blenio

The Sosto is also called the “Matterhorn of Ticino”.

Technique 2/6
Fitness 4/6
Highest Point  1821 m
Lowest Point  883 m
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Start
Olivone
Destination
Olivone
Coordinates
46.529419, 8.942034

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Description

We are in Ticino, in Olivone and the mighty Sosto towers above us, which we are circumnavigating today!

The climb of 600 meters to Alp Carnaira should be tackled early while the forest is still mostly in the shade. A mountain path then leads to Alpe Compietto, a flat alp with well-kept stone houses, green meadows and a lively stream. After half an hour we reach the highest point of the tour, the Passo Muazz. We leave the Sosto on the left and walk along a road to Lake Luzzone, through a 600 meter long, illuminated tunnel. From the top of the dam we watch climbers struggling on this vertical and we are very happy with Schuster's rapping.

The descent now follows into the valley, past picturesque houses and landscapes. The hiking trail takes us past Campo Blenio on the left. Before the car tunnel we reach the former access road to Olivone, which is partly carved into the rock high above the wild waters of the Brenno della Greina. It is cool here and drips keep falling from the steep rocks onto our heads.

But soon the warming sun welcomes us again and Olivone is not far away. The old road ends just before the village.

Geheimtipp

The view from ristorante Luzzone is unique.

Sicherheitshinweis

The tunnel to the reservoir is illuminated. In June there may still be snow on the side of the reservoir.

Directions

From the church in Olivone we follow the hiking trail towards Capanna Adula. On the Passo Muazz, however, we keep to the left. We now walk on the road and later through a tunnel. After a few more bends on the road we cross the dam wall of Lago Luzzone. Afterwards, a signposted trail follows to Campo Blenio and Olivone.

Directions

Public Transport

Arrival to Disentis by train from Lucerne via Andermatt or from Zurich via Chur. From Disentis there is a Postbus/bus to Olivone from mid-June to mid-October (change at the Lukmanierpasshöhe)

Anreise Information

By car from Lucerne via Andermatt to Disentis or from Zurich via Chur to Disentis. Turn-off in the centre of the village towards the Lukmanier Pass, until Olivone

Parking

Parking near the church in Olivone

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