Variante N. Balesta
Ticino, Switzerland
Out-and-back trail in Ticino, Switzerland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.6 mi (7.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,913 ft (888 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 55 min
- High point
- 8,428 ft (2,569 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Peak: Pizzo del Laghetto 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Peak: Pizzo Campale 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Peak: Pizzo della Bedéia 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from start
- Peak: Cima di Uomo 3.7 mi (6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Variante N. Balesta
How long is Variante N. Balesta?
Variante N. Balesta is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 55 min. It climbs 2,913 ft (888 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,428 ft (2,569 m).
How hard is Variante N. Balesta?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Variante N. Balesta?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Variante N. Balesta?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Variante N. Balesta shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Variante N. Balesta?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Variante N. Balesta?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap