Gridone

#222 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain, Top attraction

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The Gridone, Ghiridone or Monte Limidario is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, overlooking Lake Maggiore near Brissago. At 2,188 metres above sea level, its summit straddles the border between Italy and Switzerland. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7178 ftProminence: 3996 ftCoordinates: 46°7'24"N, 8°38'53"E

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TicinoSwitzerland

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Gridone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brissago Islands, Pizzo Ruscada, Monte Verità, Lake Maggiore.

4.2 miE
Scenic lake isles with lush plant life
Brissago Islands, Brissago
109 min walk • Nestled in the serene waters of Lake Maggiore, the Brissago Islands are a verdant oasis in the city of Brissago, Switzerland. These enchanting islands offer a tranquil escape to nature enthusiasts and are renowned for their botanical gardens that flourish with an...
4.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo Ruscada
117 min walk • Pizzo Ruscada is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, overlooking Borgnone in the Swiss canton of Ticino. It lies on the range between the valley of Onsernone and Centovalli.
4.4 miNE
Landmark hill with a museum and a cafe
Monte Verità
113 min walk • Monte Verità is a 321 metres above sea level high hill and a cultural-historical ensemble in the Swiss canton of Ticino. The site is in the municipality of Ascona, about half a kilometre north-west of the old town.
4.6 miE
Lake
Lake Maggiore
118 min walk • Lake Maggiore or Verbano is a large lake located on the south side of the Alps. It is the second largest lake in Italy and the largest in southern Switzerland.
2.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago di Palagnedra
67 min walk • Lago di Palagnedra is a manmade lake at Palagnedra, Ticino, Switzerland. The reservoir has a capacity of 4,260,000 m³ and a surface area of 25 ha. The dam on the Melezza river was completed in 1952, height 72 m. The lake lies between Pizzo Ruscada and the Gridone.
4 miE
Locality
Ronco sopra Ascona
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6.2 miNE
46°9'50"N • 8°45'45"E
St. Lawrence Church, Losone
157 min walk • Church
6 miNE
46°9'55"N • 8°45'30"E
St. Roch Church, Losone
154 min walk • Church
4.5 miNE
Locality
Intragna
114 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Intragna is the scenic Centovalli Railway, which winds its way through the breathtaking Centovalli (Hundred Valleys) region. Passengers are treated to panoramic views of lush green valleys, cascading waterfalls, and charming villages...
0.9 miE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Rifugio Al Legn
24 min walk • Rifugio Al Legn is a refuge in the Ticino municipality of Brissago at 1804 m above sea level.