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Alta Verzasca Bike (SvizzeraMobile 399)

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    The fairly flat track leads through the upper part of the Verzasca Valley with the starting point in Brione Verzasca and arrival at Sonogno, both typical mountain villages, with a rich history and immersed in nature.
    easy
    Distance 9 km
    1:20 h
    280 m
    110 m
    915 m
    731 m
    The track, that begins in the locality «Ai Piéé», winds alongside a large stretch of the Verzasca river, famous for its emerald-coloured waters and beside the well-known path «Sentierone» or «Sentiero Verzasca», one of Switzerland's most beautiful hiking tracks. The route distinguishes itself by carving its way through a beautiful and enchanting natural scenery as well as offering refreshment points (three restaurants/agritourisms) and furthermore a wood cabin, situated in a place named «Alnasca» (between Brione Verzasca and Gerra Verzasca) which is equipped with an open fire grill and where hikers and cyclists have the possibility to take a break and enjoy a picnic.
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    Update: August 20, 2024
    Difficulty
    S1 easy
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    easy

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    Highest point
    915 m
    Lowest point
    731 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 14.19%Dirt road 1.62%Forested/wild trail 42.85%Path 27.62%Road 13.68%Unknown 0.01%
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    1.3 km
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    0.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    3.8 km
    Path
    2.5 km
    Road
    1.2 km
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    Safety information

    •  Wear protective gear.
    • Assess your capability accurately.
    • Give hikers right of way.
    • Stay on the trail.
    • Close fence gates.

    An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted.

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    The track, with various up and downhill stretches, is technically rather easy and suitable for everyone; at the arrival point, in Sonogno (900 m.a.s.l.) it is certainly worth visiting the village centre and the enchanting waterfall of Froda as well as the Val Verzasca museum, the handicraft shop and the Casa della Lana (house of wool). Facts
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    Coordinates

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    2'704'515E 1'127'527N
    DD
    46.291035, 8.794961
    DMS
    46°17'27.7"N 8°47'41.9"E
    UTM
    32T 484206 5126404
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    Difficulty
    S1 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9 km
    Duration
    1:20 h
    Ascent
    280 m
    Descent
    110 m
    Highest point
    915 m
    Lowest point
    731 m
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