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Geological excursion Passo San Jorio

Two days at the Passo San Jorio: «One foot in Europe, the other foot in Africa» and the Via del Ferro

Panorama Passo San Jorio

From Saturday, 02 September 2023, 10:00am
To Sunday, 03 September 2023, 5:00pm

Viale Stazione 36 6500 Bellinzona
Excursion

The Passo San Jorio is one of Europe’s most geologically fascinating areas. On the way there, we will see a succession of rocks that leads us from the European to the Adriatic (African) tectonic plate. At the Passo, we will stand on the «Insubric Line» and enjoy the spectacular views.

On the second day, we will take a leisurely walk on the sunny side before we come to the Via del Ferro, where iron-rich rocks have been transported since pre-Christian times. On the way down with an Alpine taxi, we take a detour to the reconstructed «Al Maglio» furnace. A tour of superlatives for all!

 

Useful information

  • Meeting point: Station Bellinzona (Link map.geo.admin.ch).
  • Finish point: Station Bellinzona (Link map.geo.admin.ch).
  • Time: Saturday September 2, 2023 at 10:00 am. until Sunday September 3, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Participants pay their own accommodation costs at the Rifugio San Jorio, 45€ per person (half board, drinks not included, payment in euros only).
  • Walking time: 
    1 st day: approx. 3 1/2 hours. 500 m ascent, 340 m descent. Distance 7 km.
    2nd day: approx. 4 1/2 hours. 400 m ascent, 800 descent. Distance 12 km.
  • Language: German (+ Italian, English and French during the cocktail hour!)
  • Guide: Dr. Roy Freeman, 6014 Luzern, www.geowanderung.ch
  • Equipment: Surefootedness, good walking shoes, clothing suitable for cold, wet and/or sunny weather. Silk sleeping bag (blanket etc. available), sleepwear, toiletries and towel (shower, 3 €) for overnight stay. A picnic lunch in your backpack for the first day. A picnic lunch for the second day can be ordered from the Rifugio San Jorio (cheese/salami + bread, 12 €). Cash in euros for drinks + accommodation at the Rifugio San Jorio. More details in the PDF (in German).

 

Sign up for the excursion on September 2-3, 2023 (fully booked)

 

 


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Swiss Geological Survey
Tel. +41 58 469 05 68
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Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

Seftigenstrasse 264
P.O. Box
3084 Wabern

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