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Family-Friendly Hikes near Pallanza-Intra-Suna

7 routes near Pallanza-Intra-Suna qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 2.4 km and 40 m (131 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 6.1 km.

That is 18 percent of the 38 routes we map near Pallanza-Intra-Suna. They are shorter than the local average, 2.4 km against 12.4 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 40 m (131 ft) against 591 m (1,939 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Caslano - Monte Caslano

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
66 m
Typical duration
43 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Di Monte in Monte - Tappa 1

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
4.5 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
38 m
Typical duration
1 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Giro/Tour Monte Caslano

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
4.4 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
97 m
Typical duration
1 hr 4 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Monti di Motti - Viewpoint

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
0.4 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
10 m
Typical duration
6 min
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Alpe di Melano-Bellavista

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
2.1 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
46 m
Typical duration
30 min
  • Alpine meadow
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Alpe Naccio - Termine

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
57 m
Typical duration
38 min
  • Alpine meadow
  • Waymarked route
Easy

- Calascio

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
19 m
Typical duration
12 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Al Passo - Mergoiscia

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
3.2 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
70 m
Typical duration
46 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Astrovia Locarno

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
6.1 km
/ 3.8 mi
Elevation gain
55 m
Typical duration
1 hr 21 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Auressio - Mulegn

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
3.1 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
69 m
Typical duration
46 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Aurigeno - Avegno

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
3.9 km
/ 2.4 mi
Elevation gain
85 m
Typical duration
56 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bordei - Rasa

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
3.1 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
68 m
Typical duration
45 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Brè-Viona

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
4.7 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
119 m
Typical duration
1 hr 9 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bruno - Quartino

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
3.8 km
/ 2.4 mi
Elevation gain
84 m
Typical duration
55 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Capela rota - Tendrasca

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
0.5 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
12 m
Typical duration
8 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Circuito di Lodano

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
4.7 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
70 m
Typical duration
1 hr 5 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Colleta - ?

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
3.1 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
69 m
Typical duration
46 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Colletta - Stavello

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
23 m
Typical duration
15 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Corippo - Perbioi

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
3.5 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
77 m
Typical duration
51 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Costapiana - Corte Nuovo

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
2.3 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
50 m
Typical duration
33 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Cureggia - Bré

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
41 m
Typical duration
27 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Djula-Streccia

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
0.5 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
11 m
Typical duration
7 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Dorca - Maia

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
37 m
Typical duration
24 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Dorca - Remagliaseo

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
23 m
Typical duration
15 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Dorca - Termine

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
26 m
Typical duration
17 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Furcola di Dunzio-Djula

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
44 m
Typical duration
29 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Gandria - Castagnola

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
37 m
Typical duration
25 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Gandria - Gandria

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
0.4 km
/ 0.2 mi
Elevation gain
9 m
Typical duration
6 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Giro Lungolago Ascona

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
6.5 km
/ 4.0 mi
Elevation gain
30 m
Typical duration
1 hr 23 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Golene - Alta Monda

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
2.5 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
56 m
Typical duration
37 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Golene - Ponte per Gudo

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
0.5 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
10 m
Typical duration
7 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Gordevio - Moghegno

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
43 m
Typical duration
28 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Gordevio - Pii

Ticino · Switzerland

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
24 m
Typical duration
16 min
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Caslano - Monte CaslanoTicino3.0 km66 m43 minEasyApril to October
Crossifico - Monte Casolo (I) ? / Porto Ceresio (I) ? - fixmeTicino0.9 km20 m13 minEasyApril to October
Di Monte in Monte - Tappa 1Ticino4.5 km38 m1 hrEasyApril to October
Giro/Tour Monte CaslanoTicino4.4 km97 m1 hr 4 minEasyApril to October
Monte Brè - Bellavista? / St.ne Brè Paese? - fixmeTicino0.9 km20 m13 minEasyApril to October
Monti di Motti - ViewpointTicino0.4 km10 m6 minEasyApril to October
Alpe Cardada - Cardada ColmanicchioTicino1.5 km33 m22 minEasyApril to October
Alpe di Melano-BellavistaTicino2.1 km46 m30 minEasyApril to October
Alpe Naccio - TermineTicino2.6 km57 m38 minEasyApril to October
M41a - Alpe Cortaccio - Confine SvizzeroTicino1.8 km31 m26 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Alpe di Melano-Bellavista, Alpe Naccio - Termine, Alpe Cardada - Cardada Colmanicchio. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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