The world at your feet

THE PERFECT MOMENT
  • 10 july - 6.00
  • 6°
  • 2,904 m
  • Energic

While it’s true Ticino offers sun, palm trees, lakes and good food, we shouldn’t forget the snow and Alps. Europe’s majestic mountain chain stands out in all its glory in the far north of the canton, challenging those brave enough to climb one of its peaks.

The immense and majestic Alps stretch out in front of you, almost within touching distance. They take your breath away, leaving you bewildered and fearful for a moment and making you reflect on what is truly important in life.  

You’ve prepared with great care. You’ve studied the route, checked the weather forecast and packed everything you need in your rucksack: ropes, karabiners, ice axes, helmet, gloves and something to eat and drink. You’ve also got your sunglasses because there’s plenty of snow where you’re going and the reflection of the sun is no joke up there. You wouldn’t want to miss the incredible vista that awaits you at the top?! 

The immense and majestic Alps, Bedretto Valley.

The immense and majestic Alps, Bedretto Valley.

Endless expanses of summits and peaks, Bedretto Valley.

Endless expanses of summits and peaks, Bedretto Valley.

Pizzo Nero: The mountain and its rocky walls.

Pizzo Nero: The mountain and its rocky walls.

Surrounded by rocks on the Pizzo Nero.

Surrounded by rocks on the Pizzo Nero.

Closer and closer to the goal, Pizzo Nero.

Closer and closer to the goal, Pizzo Nero.

On the Pizzo Nero with ropes, carabiners, ice axes, helmet and gloves.

On the Pizzo Nero with ropes, carabiners, ice axes, helmet and gloves.

Pizzo Nero: Climbing the last spur of rock.

Pizzo Nero: Climbing the last spur of rock.

Pizzo Nero and his Scale steep rocky walls.

Scale steep rocky walls, Pizzo Nero.

Pizzo Nero : incredible view at 2,904 m a.s.l..

Pizzo Nero : incredible view at 2,904 m a.s.l..

Travel companions to the summit of Pizzo Nero.

Travel companions to the summit of Pizzo Nero.

You and your travel companion tackle the mountain and its rocky walls patiently, tied together by a safety rope. They’re no joke either, although you already knew this when you left your car in the car park near the Nufenen Pass, in the far north of Ticino. To get here you took the Airolo exit and travelled through the Bedretto Valley, savouring its welcoming, unspoilt Alpine nature. 

Up here, nature reaches another level and the rocks all around you convey the harsh nature of the mountains. However, you simply need to take your eyes off the rope that is supporting you to enjoy the view of endless expanses of summits and peaks, each with a white cloud perched above it like a hat.  

You want to climb that spur of rock to reach the highest point and drink in the incredible view at 2’904 m a.s.l. You take a deep breath, fill your lungs with fresh air and feel light and free. It’s like a dream. 

Oliver Zaugg, - cyclist
Oliver Zaugg,cyclist
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IN THE SURROUNDINGS

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Just before you get to the Nufenen Pass, at slightly above 2’410 m a.s.l., you will come to a car park where you can leave your car before following the path towards the Gonerlilücke. 

Climbing the challenging peaks in the Alps is no easy feat: you should always proceed with caution and travel with an expert. 

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