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Funivia Saléi-Capanna Arena-Alpe Porcaresc-Vergeletto

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    Two-day tour into the enchanting landscapes of the Onsernone Valley. Red and white mountain hike to remote alps surrounded by majestic peaks.
    moderate
    Distance 28.7 km
    9:25 h
    1,473 m
    1,473 m
    1,847 m
    896 m
    By bus or car to Vergeletto (bus direction Spruga, change at Russo). The tour can either be started in the valley or, if you don't want to make the first ascent, at the mountain station on the Alpe di Saléi (cable car runs from May-October). First refreshments are available at the Capanna Alpe Saléi (May-October). The trail leads across meadows and through larch forests below the Creste to the Bùsan pass and the Pièi Bachei alp. Continuing up and down to Alpe Arena, where the hut of the same name is located and where you can spend the night. The self-catering hut (June-October) is equipped with kitchen, wood stove, toilet, electricity and drinks are available. On a panoramic path, you traverse through the alpine landscape along the valley basin to the Alpe di Porcaresc, which is cultivated in summer. The trail then descends steeply to Alpe del Casone and on to Vergeletto. In summer, cheese can be bought from the alpine farmers. The bus runs from Vergeletto.
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    Update: March 23, 2022
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,847 m
    Lowest point
    896 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 25.60%Dirt road 1.67%Forested/wild trail 16.31%Path 55.09%Road 1.31%
    Asphalt
    7.4 km
    Dirt road
    0.5 km
    Forested/wild trail
    4.7 km
    Path
    15.8 km
    Road
    0.4 km
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    Start

    Funivia Salèi, Zott
    Coordinates:
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    2'689'557E 1'120'259N
    DD
    46.227819, 8.599483
    DMS
    46°13'40.1"N 8°35'58.1"E
    UTM
    32T 469114 5119438
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    Destination

    Vergeletto

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Funivia Salèi, Zott-Valascia-Capanna Salei-Pièi Bachei-Capanna Alpe Arena-Murisc-Alpe di Madéi-Alpe di Porcaresc-Alpe del Casone-Valascia-Zott-Monte della Chià-Zardin-Vergeletto

    Public transport

    From Locarno railway station: Take the bus B 324 in direction Spruga. Change at Russo. Take the bus B 325 to Vergeletto. Get off at Vergeletto.

    Return from Vergeletto: Take the bus B 325 to Russo. Change at Russo and take the bus B 324 in direction Locarno. Get off at Locarno railway station. Further information: www.sbb.ch

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'689'557E 1'120'259N
    DD
    46.227819, 8.599483
    DMS
    46°13'40.1"N 8°35'58.1"E
    UTM
    32T 469114 5119438
    w3w 
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    28.7 km
    Duration
    9:25 h
    Ascent
    1,473 m
    Descent
    1,473 m
    Highest point
    1,847 m
    Lowest point
    896 m
    Round trip Refreshment stops available Multi-stage route Cableway ascent/descent

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    • 2 Stages
    Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
    Stage 1: Funivia Saléi-Capanna Arena
    recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1
    Distance 14.4 km
    Duration 5:20 h
    Ascent 1,178 m
    Descent 386 m

    First stage of a two-day tour into a secluded world high above the Onsernone Valley. Through enchanting larch forests and across lush meadows.

    from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
    Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
    Stage 2: Capanna Arena-Alpe di Porcaresc-Vergeletto
    recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 2
    Distance 14.1 km
    Duration 4:00 h
    Ascent 260 m
    Descent 1,050 m

    Second day of a scenic two-day tour, along the mountain ranges of the Onsernone Valley. On the red and white mountain trail from Capanna Alpe Arena ...

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