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A panoramic tour at the entrance to the Verzasca valley with views of Lake Maggiore. A lovely moderate (red-white waymarking) walk at the foot of the Cimetta.
moderate
Distance 13.4 km
Duration5:00 h
Ascent955 m
Descent955 m
Highest point1,501 m
Lowest point729 m
Situated on the hillside, Mergoscia is a village overlooking Lakes Vogorno and Maggiore and accessible by car or bus. The long ascent to the Alpe di Bietri takes you through a number of hamlets. The Valle di Mergoscia is a broad, open valley with not much woodland to walk through. The Alpe di Bietri is an alp on which cows are kept.
Hikers with experience of the mountains can make a detour to one of the neighbouring peaks, such as the Cima della Trosa (approx. 70 min.) or Madone (approx. 90 min.). The path passes through a delightful beech forest between the Alpe di Bietri and Bassa di Bietri. Beneath the Cimetta, you go down to Monti di Lego, which offers spectacular vistas over Lake Maggiore; meanwhile, the Capanna Monti di Lego refuge is on hand with food and accommodation if needed. Also in the vicinity are a small church and a little lake.
The descent continues via Al Passo on an easy path back to Mergoscia. Bus times should be noted in advance.
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Mariano Berri
Update: October 07, 2024
Difficulty
T2
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
1,501 m
Lowest point
729 m
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Asphalt 4.22%Path 95.77%
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0.6 km
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12.9 km
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Mergoscia, Posta-Fordigia-Campegliai-Bresciàdiga-Fàed-Alpe di Brietri-Bassa di Bietri-Monti di Lego-Fordigia-Mergoscia, Posta
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2'708'746E 1'118'672N
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46.210717, 8.847785
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46°12'38.6"N 8°50'52.0"E
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32T 488258 5117471
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Equipment
- Hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
- Comfortable and sturdy footwear
- Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
- Telescope sticks if necessary,
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Penknife
- Mobile phone, headlight if necessary
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Difficulty
T2
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
13.4 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
955 m
Descent
955 m
Highest point
1,501 m
Lowest point
729 m
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