The towers of the Fortini della Fame (Hunger Fortresses) form a military line of defense. They were created in the mid-19th century and are located in the Magadino plain between Camorino, Sementina and Monte Carasso. The defense line was supposed to protect against attacks by the Habsburg monarchy.

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April 25, 2025

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The "Fortini della Fame" – Hunger Fortresses or Hunger Towers – are historical monuments closely linked to the turbulent history of the 19th century. These cylindrical structures are the remaining remnants of a fortification system consisting of 36 towers. Five towers still stand today above Camorino.
This is Tower No. 2, "Ai Munt."

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November 25, 2018

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The first tower "Ai Scarsitt" (from Scarsetti, the name of a patrician family extinguished at the beginning of the last century), suffered a first tampering in l938 with the removal …

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1. From Camorino to the fortini della Fame – loop tour

4.62km

01:37

270m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. From Giubiasco to Lake Carmena – loop tour

15.5km

05:21

830m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. LostPlace Cable Car loop from Giubiasco

8.14km

02:56

490m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Camorino, Bellinzona, Ticino, Switzerland

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Fortini della Fame – Tower 2 Ai Munt

1. From Camorino to the fortini della Fame – loop tour

2. From Giubiasco to Lake Carmena – loop tour

3. LostPlace Cable Car loop from Giubiasco

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