XC Ski Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Pista Pian Doss
Fornas
- Distance
- 3.0 km
- Duration
- –
- Ascent
- 140 m
- Descent
- 140 m
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
At first sight it seems to be an inconspicuous patch of land on the alternate route to the Gotthard Pass Tunnel. Upon closer look, cross-country skiers will find an ideal terrain in an attractive alpine landscape. The trail leads to the Alp de Pian Doss and the idyllic high moor lake of Lago Dosso.
From the S. Bernardino, Bivio Fornas bus stop, it is only a few steps to the start of the three-kilometre trail. From Fornas, the circuit initially crosses open terrain, descending gently. Lago d’Isola lies around 300 m off the route.
The trail then enters the forest and climbs to its highest point at around 1,730 m. This lies roughly halfway along the route, near Motta d’Anzala. The circuit then descends again, alternating between forest, open areas and wet meadows.
In the final third, the trail passes Ristorante Lido and reaches Lagh de Pian Doss directly. The small moorland lake lies in a peat-filled hollow. From there, only a short loop remains back to Fornas, where the trail ends near the bus stop.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.
Cross-country skiing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
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Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
