Famiglia Ticino

There's a sense of walking through the sky. From Campo Tencia, the path gently winds uphill, and soon you're up in a wide-open world—no trees, no towns, just towering peaks all around. You’ll feel tiny, but in the best way.

The trail takes you eastward, across quiet valleys and stony ridges, with curious peaks like Poncione del Laghetto and Pizzo Forno watching from the sides. One of the highlights? Reaching the wide shoulder near Motta delle Fontane. From here, it's all downhill, and the views open up like a giant postcard.

This is a quieter stage, made for spotting ibex or playing “name that peak” with the kids. The final stretch brings you to Capanna Alpe Sponda, a cozy hut with a sunny terrace and wide views of the Ticino mountains. After a day on top of the world, it’s the perfect place to slow down.

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.