Panoramic crossing over the long magnificent Ticino Wall (1767 meters) starting from the top of Sassello
to Sassariente; it is said that it was used as a barricade against fire and as protection for the herds
in the pastures.
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| The great Wall |
Panorama from lake Maggiore |
Top of Sassariente |
| Inscription: |
in person, on telephone, by fax or E-mail |
| Participants: |
minimum 5, maximum 35 |
| Meeting point: |
at Lugano-Besso parking lot behind FFS station at 7.30 AM |
| Equipment: |
sturdy hiking boots, wind jacket, warm clothing and protective
clothing against wind and rain, lunch box. |
| Locality: |
Gordola, Mti di Ditto, di Gola Secca, di Ganna e di Colla |
| Difference in height: |
404 m |
| Duration: |
6.00 hrs |
| Cartographical: |
CN 1:25'000 Map n° 1313 Bellinzona |
| Difficulty: |
easy (E) |
| Insurance: |
each participant must arrange for their own insurance |
| Costs: |
adults CHF 20.--, juniors under 15 years CHF 10.--
Singles, groups over 15 persons, travel agency, school tourism board, hotelkeeper and business "to be agreed" |
| Remarks: |
in case of bad weather, contact tel. +41 79 331 17 36 |
| Alternative excursion: |
a visit to the wine cellar of Matasci and the Art Gallery of Casa Rusca in Locarno. |
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