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Motto del Toro from Ambrì (or from Rifugio Garzonera) (Normal route) Motto del Toro 2218 m
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- Difficulty
- PD-
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- Ascent
- 4 h, 1230 m
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- Descent
- 1230 m
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- Exposure
- N, NE, E
Motto del Toro is a tour which can be undertaken after ascending to Rifugio Garzonera or as a long ascent directly from the valley. It is in a rarely visited region. Ascending through the forest below Rifugio Garzonera, one enjoys the view to the surrounding mountains. After snowfall it is possible to ascend to the cabin, but the last stretch to Motto del Toro requires extra caution and safe conditions.
Route description
Ambrì - Rifugio Garzonera
From the ice hockey stadium at Ambrì (ca. 990 m, bus stop) follow a forest road, which zigzags up to Gioètt (1464 m). Continue southward on a steep slope to reach Cassin. At a set of houses (1621 m) follow the trail into the ditch of the Ri Secco. Traverse the clearing on the other bank of the creek to ascend to Piano Meiarina. At 1700 m enter the forest. Follow the steep summer trail on the forested ridge to reach Pian Ciòudro (1865 m). Remaining on the north side of Motto della Croce, you reach Rifugio Garzonera on the summer trail.
Rifugio Garzonera - Motto del Toro
From Rifugio Garzonera (ca. 1975 m) pass the big chalet and ascend to Lago della Valletta (1976 m). Continue south-westward to a terrace at ca. 2070 m below the Motto del Toro summit. Bypass the summit making an arc from left to right to reach a saddle south of the summit. From there with a few steps you reach the highest point.
Descent
On the ascent
Additional information
- Crux
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The last stretch to the summit ridge is fairly steep (33°).
- Remarks
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Ambrì - Rifugio Garzonera: 3 h, (ascent of 990 m of vertical height)
Rifugio Garzonera - Motto del Toro: 1 h, (ascent of 240 m of vertical height)
- Waypoints
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- Route number
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535a
