Basòdino Glacier

#1633 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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The Basòdino Glacier was a 1.5 km long glacier situated in the Lepontine Alps in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. In 1973 it had an area of 2.31 km². Its funeral, marking its inevitable demise, was held on the 12th of September, 2021. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°24'57"N, 8°28'54"E

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TicinoSwitzerland

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Basòdino Glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cristallina Hut, Lago di Robièi, Lago Sfundau, Lago del Zött.

4.4 miNE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Cristallina Hut
113 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, the Cristallina Hut stands as a beacon for hikers and mountaineers traversing the rugged terrain of Switzerland. This alpine hut, situated at an elevation of approximately 2,575 meters, offers a serene escape amidst the majestic...
2.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago di Robièi
68 min walk • Lago di Robièi is a lake in Ticino, Switzerland. The reservoir has a volume of 6,700,000 cubic metres and a surface area of 24 ha. It is located at an elevation of 1,940 metres near Lago dei Cavagnöö and Lago del Zött.
3.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago Sfundau
98 min walk • Lago Sfundau is a lake in Ticino, Switzerland. Its surface area is 12.9 ha.
1.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago del Zött
41 min walk • Lago del Zött is a reservoir in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland, with a surface area of 0.13 km². Its 36 m arch dam was completed in 1967 and holds a volume of 1.65 mio m³.
6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Griessee
155 min walk • Griessee is a lake in Valais, Switzerland. The reservoir is located in the municipality of Ulrichen and can be reached by road from Nufenen Pass. The lake is fed by the Gries Glacier. Its surface area is 55.5 ha. The gravity dam Gries was built in 1965.
5.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Nufenenstock
145 min walk • The Nufenestock is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Valais and Ticino. It lies between the Nufenen Pass and the Passo del Corno. On its south-west side it overlooks the lake of Gries.
3.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago Nero
92 min walk • Lago Nero is a lake in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Its surface area is 14 ha.
3.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Poncione di Braga
82 min walk • Poncione di Braga is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It is located in the upper Valle Maggia, south of the Cristallina.
6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago del Narèt
152 min walk • Lago del Narèt is a lake in Val Sambuco, Ticino, Switzerland. Its surface area is 86 ha. It is located in the municipality of Lavizzara. The closest village is Fusio.
2.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago dei Cavagnöö
73 min walk • Lago dei Cavagnöö is a lake in the municipality of Bignasco, Ticino, Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.46 km2. The arch dam Cavagnoli has a height 111 m. It was completed in 1968.
4.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cristallina
110 min walk • The Cristallina is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located in the Swiss canton of Ticino. It is situated between the valleys of Leventina, Val Bavona and Valle di Peccia the latter two belonging to the Valle Maggia. On the west side of the mountain is located the Passo Cristallina with the Cristallina Hut.

Basòdino Glacier

Facts and practical information

Basòdino Glacier plan & book

Basòdino Glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)