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Sentiero Valle Verzasca (SwitzerlandMobility 456)
Winter Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
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SonognoPhoto: Ascona-Locarno Tourism
This route, which follows an easily accessible level footpath, invites you to discover the Valle Verzasca at a time of year when it is least crowded. Walking along the river, among typical stone cottages («rustici»), you will enjoy the peace and quiet of one of Ticino’s most beautiful landscapes.
easy
Distance 6.1 km
Duration2:00 h
Ascent120 m
Descent120 m
Highest point949 m
Lowest point868 m
The route runs on the bottom of the upper part of the valley, past the famous two arch bridge of Lavertezzo.
At a short distance from the road, the flowing waters of the river Verzasca create a truly revitalizing and unique atmosphere. The green waters lend colour to the peaceful snow-covered landscape. The bare trees let the warm sun light filter through, inviting you to linger for a while along the way.
The path is well served by public transport. From the village of Sonogno, the route will take you into the Redorta Valley. Then, you will pass nearby the ice skating rink of the sport centre and, finally, to Frasco.
Author’s recommendation
For winter hiking, follow the logo indicated on the pink signposts.
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: November 07, 2022
Difficulty
easy
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Highest point
949 m
Lowest point
868 m
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Sonogno
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'703'884E 1'134'051N
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46.349804, 8.788229
DMS
46°20'59.3"N 8°47'17.6"E
UTM
32T 483705 5132936
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Destination
Sonogno
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
With public transport to the bus stop: SonognoCoordinates
SwissGrid
2'703'884E 1'134'051N
DD
46.349804, 8.788229
DMS
46°20'59.3"N 8°47'17.6"E
UTM
32T 483705 5132936
w3w
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Equipment
- Hiking stick
- Sun cup
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- Water-bottle
Difficulty
easy
Distance
6.1 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
120 m
Descent
120 m
Highest point
949 m
Lowest point
868 m
Public-transport-friendly
Round trip
Family-friendly
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Groomed snow
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