02-Sentiero Cristallina
MODERATE (1.5/10)Capanna Cristallina → Ciòssa
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02-Sentiero Cristallina is a 12.3 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Capanna Cristallina to Ciòssa. The route covers 255m of ascent and 1,880m of descent, with elevations ranging from 939m to 2,563m. Allow approximately 4h 31m for the full route.
The route is divided into 6 segments.
About 60% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. The steepest pitches reach 60% gradient.
Budget roughly 2,060 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.7 L of water.
Mountain route up to 2564m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Capanna Cristallina → Pizzo Cristallina | 0.8 km | +0m | -111m | 15 min | 0.8 |
⛰️ Pizzo Cristallina → Cima di Lago | 1.0 km | +74m | -86m | 23 min | 1.8 |
⛰️ Cima di Lago → Pizzo dell'Arzo | 4.7 km | +81m | -631m | 1h 35m | 6.5 |
⛰️ Pizzo dell'Arzo → Capanna Basodino CAS | 0.6 km | +7m | -65m | 11 min | 7.1 |
🏠 Capanna Basodino CAS → Pizzo Pecora | 2.7 km | +57m | -522m | 1h 04m | 9.8 |
⛰️ Pizzo Pecora → Ciòssa | 2.8 km | +36m | -465m | 1h 00m | 12.6 |
| Total | 12.3 km | +255m | -1,880m | 4h 31m | 12.3 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
⛰️ Highly technical route. Power-hiking the steep sections is expected.
Sun Exposure
☀️ High sun exposure. 41% of the route is above the treeline (2000m) with minimal shade. In summer, start before 7am to avoid peak UV. Carry sunscreen, a hat, and extra water.
Current Conditions
Conditions for June
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.
Snow Conditions
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 12.3 km, 255m ascent, max altitude 2563.8m, ~5h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestNo water sources on route
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2060 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2563.8m — wind chill
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical if injured at altitude
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧤 Warm mid-layer (fleece)Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
- 🔦 Headlamp5h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles40% steep terrain, 255m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in November, December, January
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
- 💰 Cash (CHF/EUR)Mountain huts often cash-only
Logistics
This route runs from Capanna Cristallina to Ciòssa (12.3 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Poncione della Forca di Cristallina km 0.3 · 543m off trail
- Pizzo Gararesc 837m off trail
- Pizzo Cristallina km 0.8 · 1.1 km off trail
- Cresta del Coro km 1.3 · 1.3 km off trail
- Cima di Lago km 1.8 · 1.5 km off trail
🏠 Mountain Huts
- Capanna Basodino CAS km 7.1 · 1.6 km off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Arzo km 6.5 · 1.7 km off trail
- Randinascia km 6.9 · 1.3 km off trail
Route Details
- Network
- Regional Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Capanna Cristallina
- End
- Ciòssa
- Start Coordinates
- 46.47169, 8.52668
- OpenStreetMap
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