Lavertezzo-Capanna Cornavòsa-Lavertezzo
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Capanna CornavosaPhoto: Patitucci Photo, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Explanation
This two-day tour to the Capanna Cornavòsa starts and ends at Lavertezzo, which is reachable by car or bus (Locarno-Tenero-Sonogno route); the must-see two-arched bridge, the Ponte dei Salti, is one of the Verzasca valley's landmark monuments.
The Val Pincascia is a long, very wild valley through which the path wends its way in woodland – perfect for summer walking. The hamlet of Pincascia, where the path divides, marks the start of the very steep ascent to the Capanna Cornavòsa (June-October). Renovated in 2009, this unattended refuge with stunning views is situated on a large summer alp nestled in the mighty mountainscape of the Verzasca valley.
The hike to the Capanna Fümegna follows a white-blue-white alpine trail, which is exposed in places. The alternative to this is to return to Lavertezzo from the Capanna Cornavòsa the way you came up. Fümegna is an attended refuge (June-October) on a summer alp. The way back down again passes through the Val Pincascia.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Rest stops
Mountain hut CornavosaMountain hut Fümegna
Safety information
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Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Lavertezzo, Paese-Verzöö-Cognera-Cognera di Dentro-Forno-Alpe Cornavosa-Capanna Cornavòsa-Alpe Fümègna-Capanna Fümegna-Forno-Cognoda di Dentro-Cognera-Verzöö-Lavertezzo, Paese
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Public-transport-friendly
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Equipment
- Trekking backpack (approx. 50 liters) with rain cover
- Comfortable and sturdy footwear, second pair of shoes / sandals if necessary
- Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
- Change of clothes,
- Telescope sticks
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Penknife
- Mobile phone
- Headlight
- Maps
- Travel documents
- Toilet bag and travel towel, travel detergent and clothesline, camping equipment if necessary (tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, cooking equipment), hut equipment if necessary
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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- 2 Stages
A long, wild valley, dense woodland, waterfalls and lots of climbing mark the first day of this fascinating mountain tour.
The second day of this two-day mountain tour offers thrills and a wealth of scenery. The optional extra loop to the Capanna Fümegna follows alpine ...
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