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The source of the Ticino and the Val Formazza – loop run from the Passo della Novena

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Ticino

The source of the Ticino and the Val Formazza – loop run from the Passo della Novena

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The source of the Ticino and the Val Formazza – loop run from the Passo della Novena

02:44

15.8km

1,040m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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After 3.41 km for 528 m

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Parking

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31 m

Nufenen Pass

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The Novena pass is an Alpine pass that connects Valais to Ticino, crossing the Goms Valley and the Bedretto Valley. With an altitude of 2,478 meters it is one of …

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7.40 km

View of Lake Gries

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Lake Gries is an artificial lake located in Ticino, on the border between Italy and Switzerland. It is located at 2386 meters above sea level and is fed by the …

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10.3 km

Corno-Gries Hut

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The Corno-Gries hut is an alpine refuge in the Corno Valley, between the Novena pass and Val Formazza. It is located at more than 2,300 meters above sea level and …

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12.9 km

Source of the Ticino

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The source of the Ticino is one of the four sources (together with the Rhine, Reuss and the Rhone) forming part of a hiking trail that crosses the cantons of …

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15.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.75 km

4.68 km

3.32 km

1.21 km

1.18 km

655 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

1.18 km

967 m

724 m

475 m

226 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,550 m)

Lowest point (1,980 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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The source of the Ticino and the Val Formazza – loop run from the Passo della Novena

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Corno-Gries Hut

Source of the Ticino

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