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Famiglia Ticino

Name: Famiglia Ticino
Brand: Bookatrekking
Price: 350.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1611 reviews)

Duration: 4 days

Trails: T3 trails

Distance: 0 - 10 km per day

Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m ascent per day

Overview
Itinerary
What's Included
FAQ

> Hike the sunny side of Switzerland with the whole family
> Stay in cozy mountain huts
> Experience the pink glow of Enrosadira at sunrise and sunset

Ticino is where Switzerland kicks back a little. Think alpine charm with Italian flair, sun-drenched trails, and the kind of scenery that makes you stop mid-sandwich. Famiglia Ticino is a 4-day hut-to-hut trek in the Alps made for families who like their holidays a little wild.

The hikes are manageable for experienced families—daily distances are mellow, but there’s one real mountain pass to cross, just enough to earn your gelato. You’ll walk through lush valleys and ancient villages, wander along forest paths, and finish each day in a welcoming rifugio with hearty food and epic views.

This is not a stroller stroll. It’s the Alps, unplugged and family-sized. Perfect for those who’ve done this before—and want a bit more next time.

Note: Day 3 includes a T4-rated section with around 4 km of exposed, technical trails. This route is suitable for adventurous, sure-footed families with previous alpine hiking experience. It is not suitable for beginners or those with a fear of heights.

Itinerary

Day

Lago Tremorgio - Capanna Leìt

Duration: 02:10 h

Distance: 4.5 km

Ascent: 430 m

Descent: 20 m

There's a moment when you reach Campolungo Alp, sweaty from the steep climb, and you turn around. Behind you, Lago Tremorgio glistens like a hidden gem, perfectly still, perfectly blue. In front of you, the valley rolls out like a soft green carpet, framed by rocky peaks. Breathe it in. This is why you hike.

Stage 1 of the route from Lago Tremorgio to Capanna Leìt starts off nice and easy. You walk along a gentle T1 trail that wraps around the lake, a perfect warm-up with sweeping views and geological highlights. Then, it's time to head uphill. A T2 trail branches off to the right, zigzagging up toward Campolungo Alp. It’s steep, it’s spicy, and it’s very much worth it. Marmots often peek out to say hello, and the trail is lined with rare alpine flowers that only bloom in these stony heights.

Once you reach Campolungo Alp, give yourself a moment. You earned this view. Then continue to Passo Vanitt and follow the path to Capanna Leìt. First day done. Boots dusty. Heart full.

Capanna Leìt

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Capanna Leìt - Capanna Campo Tencia

Duration: 02:20 h

Distance: 4.7 km

Ascent: 200 m

Descent: 330 m

It all starts with a wow. Just a few steps out of Capanna Leìt, you're already surrounded by views you won't forget. First, Lago di Leìt glows in the morning light like a secret jewel between the peaks. A bit later, another surprise: Lago di Morghirolo, shimmering far below like a hidden pool in the valley. Two mountain lakes in one day? Yes please.

The trail climbs gently at first, with a short cable section that adds just the right touch of adventure. It’s safe, steady, and fun for active kids (and adults too). Once you pass the high point, the path meanders through alpine meadows and past rocky ridgelines. Marmots might whistle from the slopes, and there’s plenty of space to stop, snack, and soak it all in.

As the valley opens, you make your way down toward Capanna Campo Tencia. It’s the perfect mix of adventure and comfort, with a mountain hut at the end that feels like it was made just for you.

Capanna Campo Tencia

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Capanna Campo Tencia - Capanna Alpe Sponda

Duration: 05:15 h

Distance: 6.6 km

Ascent: 590 m

Descent: 710 m

From Campo Tencia, you will find yourself in serious alpine terrain. This challenging route links two remote mountain huts high above the Leventina Valley, with the imposing peaks of Pizzo Campo Tencia (3,071 m) and Pizzo Penca (3,038 m) towering to your right. The route is short but intense, featuring one steady climb to a high pass, followed by a long, technical descent to Capanna Alpe Sponda. Almost the entire route follows a T4 mountain trail, so expect hands-on sections, narrow ledges, and a wild and remote atmosphere.

The path leaves the hut and quickly joins a narrow but scenic T4 track that climbs across boulders and broken slabs above the valley and among small waterfalls. Waymarks guide you over ledges and through small gullies as you climb towards Passo di Ghiacciaione (2,716 m). From there, you can enjoy views of the Ticino Alps and the dark cone of Poncione del Laghetto (2,769 m), with small lakes scattered in rocky hollows below.

Ready to go back down? The descent on the far side is equally challenging, dropping steeply on loose scree and rocky steps. You will weave between outcrops and grassy shelves before following streams and little waterfalls towards gentler pastures. From the area around Motta delle Fontane, this final stretch is T3, easier underfoot as the previous track that softens into a clearer path. Soon, the stone buildings of Capanna Alpe Sponda come into view on a hillside above the valley. A simple, welcoming place to conclude an intense alpine stage.

Capanna Alpe Sponda

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Capanna Alpe Sponda - Chironico

Duration: 04:00 h

Distance: 7.9 km

Ascent: 10 m

Descent: 1200 m

It’s your last day on the trail, but it starts in pure mountain silence. From Capanna Alpe Sponda, the path gently zigzags down into the forest. The air smells like pine needles, the trail is soft underfoot, and there’s that quiet joy of knowing you’ve walked through the high Alps as a family.

The trail winds past clear mountain streams and open meadows, with the Ticinetto River playing hide and seek below. There’s a little spot near the Fiume Ticinetto where you can stop, dip your toes in the water, and celebrate the adventure. From there, it's a relaxed descent through the woods and across stone bridges, all the way to the village of Chironico.

As you reach the Chiesa di San Maurizio, you’ll hear the sounds of a village again—bells, voices, the end of your trek. But this isn't just the finish. It's the memory-making moment when you realise: you just crossed the Alps on foot. Together.

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Included

Full travel guide

You’ll receive access to our trekking app, which serves as your complete digital travel guide for the Ticino. Inside, you’ll find everything you need for your trek: route descriptions, hiking maps, navigation support, payment information, and all the key details specific to your journey.
Accommodation

During your Ticino, you will spend your nights in mountain huts. We normally book dormitories, but private rooms are available upon request and cost €50 extra per room per night. If no private rooms are available, we will automatically book a bed in a dormitory.
Navigation support

Our trekking app also includes built-in navigation support. With GPS-based maps and offline access, you can follow the trail confidently and stay on route even without mobile signal.

Excluded

Traveling to and from

You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport.
Transfers

Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas, ferries, etc.
Lunch

Half-board is included in the price of this trek. Lunch, however, is not. You can get something to eat at the mountain huts along the way.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Personal expenses

Personal expenses on such as souvenirs, drinks, and other similar expenses are for your own account.