Steimann.li Info Climbing -> Switzerland -> Ticino, Monte Garzo
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Description
Monte Garzo is favored because of it's long and ambitious multipitch routes. One of the famous is Alhambra. It's located pretty close to Ponte Brolla, which can be reached very good by train. After midday, the sun is hitting fully on the slab. On weekends, it can get very crowded. An early start is required to avoid the midday heat and the crowd. Spring or Fall would be the desired period. And be fit in climbing slab.
From the "Kunstschmied" leads a path up the mountain. Follow the "steimannli" (cairn), the path is well trodden.
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Topo
Use the climbing guide "Ticino e Moesano" ISBN-Nr. 3-85902-253-9 or the Plaisir Sud from Filidor ISBN-Nr. 3-906087-17-4. You can ordered it also from Filidor.
Travel by public transportation Timetable SBB
Walk up the Valle Maggia. On the right hand side, after 750 m you will see the "Kunstschmied". Follow the trail up the hill.
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Travel by car Routeplaner
Follow the road direction Valle Maggia. From the train station it's about 650 m till to the parking of Monte Garzo. From there it's about 100 m to the Kunstschmied, where the trail starts.
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