Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Locarno by public transport. Snow-covered forests, wide alpine plateaus, and scenic routes offer memorable experiences in the heart of the Alps.
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Mild temperatures in winter, a breath-taking view year-round: those are just some of the highlights of a snowshoe hike in the Cardada Cimetta. From the local peak of Locarno, one can see both the lowest-lying area of Switzerland, Lake Maggiore, as well as the country’s highest mountain, Monte Rosa.
5km
380m
380m
2h 55m
Landscape: Along the water,Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Locarno Funicolare | |
| (6m) | |
| Orselina Funicolare |
| Orselina (Funivia Cardada) | |
| (6m) | |
| Cardada (Funivia) |
Following a charming up and down path, this trail leads through glacier-formed mounds to the San Bernardino pass. It is the most extensive landscape of this type throughout Switzerland and thus of national importance.
11km580m580m5h 15mTour published by:
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| Locarno | |
| (26m) | |
| Bellinzona |
| Bellinzona, Stazione | |
| (47m) | |
| S. Bernardino, Villaggio |
A snowshoe tour through the larch forests above Campo Vallemaggia. Begin with a steep climb to Corte Nuovo: in the background is Pizzo Bombögn mountain, famed for its stone wall. Then return across a magnificent larch-clad slope with watercourses and views of Cimalmotto village.
5km280m280m2h 25mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Locarno, Debarcadero | |
| (44m) | |
| Cevio, Centro |
| Cevio, Posta | |
| (27m) | |
| Cerentino, Paese |
| Cerentino, Paese | |
| (12m) | |
| Campo (VMaggia), Chiesa |
The Haldi trail on the sunny alpine terrace above Schattdorf rewards snowshoers with fantastic views of the Urner valley floor. And that’s not all: it is said to have a healing effect.
7km420m420m3h 40mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Locarno | |
| (26m) | |
| Bellinzona |
| Bellinzona | |
| (33m) | |
| Altdorf UR |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost | |
| (11m) | |
| Schattdorf, Dorf |
| Schattdorf (Talstation Haldi) | |
| (5m) | |
| Haldi |
In the footsteps of the Walser people, wearing snowshoes. The Walser village of Bosco Gurin is the highest village in the Ticino canton and a popular winter sports and ski resort. A short loop, away from the ski pistes, takes you through some marvellous snowy mountain scenery.
2km130m130m1h 0mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Locarno, Debarcadero | |
| (44m) | |
| Cevio, Centro |
| Cevio, Posta | |
| (42m) | |
| Bosco/Gurin, Paese |
In the Guriners’ world, with snow shoes, you can experience unforgettable moments in unspoilt natural beauty while discovering the Walser culture. You will be amazed by the hospitality you will find in Bosco Gurin, the highest village in Ticino situated in the upper Vallemaggia (Maggia valley).
5km520m2h 40mTour published by:
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| Locarno, Debarcadero | |
| (44m) | |
| Cevio, Centro |
| Cevio, Posta | |
| (42m) | |
| Bosco/Gurin, Paese |
One of the prettiest routes in the Leventina. Surrounded by larch forest, it leads through the enchanting Boscobello and into the Val Piumogna, which is crossed by the river of the same name.
8km300m300m3h 20mLandscape: Along the water,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Locarno | |
| (1h 5m) | |
| Faido |
| Faido, Stazione | |
| (6m) | |
| Rodi, colonia Von Mentlen |
| Rodi, colonia Von Mentlen | |
| (10m) | |
| Dalpe, Villaggio |
Constantly sun-drenched, Carì is the ideal starting point for wonderful rides with snowshoes. In winter, this tiny village in the Leventina valley, situated at an altitude of 1,655 m above sea level, lights up and comes to life.
7km460m460m3h 45mTour published by:
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| Locarno | |
| (1h 5m) | |
| Faido |
| Faido, Stazione | |
| (30m) | |
| Carì, Paese |
This picturesque circular route by the railway village of Göschenen takes you along the Reuss tributary and the Bitziwald. Its low gradient makes it a pleasure for inexperienced snowshoe hikers too.
3km130m130m1h 25mTour published by:
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| Locarno | |
| (1h 36m) | |
| Göschenen |
| Göschenen, Bahnhof | |
| (1m) | |
| Göschenen, Dorf |
Bridges and views are the stars of this snowshoe trail. Along the way, hikers can take off their snowshoes and enjoy a special experience: the foot suspension bridge in Sattel-Hochstuckli.
10km640m640m5h 20mLandscape: Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
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| Locarno | |
| (26m) | |
| Bellinzona |
| Bellinzona | |
| (54m) | |
| Arth-Goldau |
| Arth-Goldau | |
| (13m) | |
| Biberegg |
