Basòdino, Alpine summit in Ticino, Switzerland
Basòdino is an Alpine summit reaching 3,272 meters and stands as the highest mountain peak within the canton of Ticino in the Lepontine Alps. The area features glaciers and offers hiking routes of varying difficulty.
The mountain took its present shape during the last Ice Age and was first explored by climbers around the middle of the 19th century. The glaciers covered a much larger area at that time than they do today.
The mountain is valued by climbers from the surrounding region and can be reached through various marked trails that link Swiss hiking networks with Italian Alpine routes. Local communities maintain these connections as part of their mountain traditions.
The summit is most easily reached during warmer months when snow cover is minimal and hiking routes are clear. The San Carlo-Robiei cable car provides a good starting point for routes into the higher elevations.
The Basòdino glaciers have retreated about 1,400 meters since the 19th century and split into two separate ice masses in 2008. This event clearly shows how much climate change has reshaped the mountain landscape.
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