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Spruga-Monte Comino-Intragna

Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
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    In two days from the farthest corner of the Onsernone Valley to Centovalli. An exciting two-day tour in the heart of impressive mountain scenery and the Onsernone forest reserve.

    moderate
    Distance 18.6 km
    8:50 h
    1,535 m
    2,311 m
    1,878 m
    336 m

    By bus or car to Spruga, the last village of the Onsernone Valley. In Spruga, cross the river Isorno before the climb to Alpe Ruscada. As far as Casón, the path climbs pleasantly among the beech trees of the Onsernone forest reserve. Below Pizzo di Mezzodì to Alpe Ruscada. Continue to Capellone, the highest point of the tour (possibility of climbing Pizzo Ruscada) and along the ridge down to Corte Nuovo (June-October overnight stay possible in the refuge). Up and down to PIanasc and Monte Comino (from April-October the cable car runs to Verdasio station), passing the church Madonna della Segna and the peat pit. The guesthouse Alla Capanna offers every comfort for the night, including meals. The traverse to Alp Mött Dürai leads past steep slopes. Down to Costa (Grottino Costa Funivia) and via Pila to Intragna, where the Centovalli Railway (Locarno-Domodossola) runs.

    Attention: The Intragna-Pila-Costa cable car is closed until further notice due to renovation work.  Information is available at www.ascona-locarno.com/funivia-intragna  or at our Info Desks.

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    Update: November 05, 2024
    Difficulty
    T3 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,878 m
    Lowest point
    336 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 6.20%Forested/wild trail 3.46%Path 85.99%Road 4.33%
    Asphalt
    1.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.6 km
    Path
    16 km
    Road
    0.8 km
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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    From Locarno railway station: Take the bus B 324 in direction Spruga. Get off at Spruga.

    Return from Intragna: Take the Centovalli Railway in direction Locarno. Get off at Locarno railway station. Further information: www.sbb.ch

    Coordinates

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    2'687'179E 1'117'174N
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    46.200378, 8.568085
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    46°12'01.4"N 8°34'05.1"E
    UTM
    32T 466676 5116401
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    To explore the route, we recommend buying the official maps of the Federal Office of Topography Swisstopo. In addition, the following website map.geo.admin.ch offers constantly updated data.

    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

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    Difficulty
    T3 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    18.6 km
    Duration
    8:50 h
    Ascent
    1,535 m
    Descent
    2,311 m
    Highest point
    1,878 m
    Lowest point
    336 m
    Public-transport-friendly Multi-stage route Cableway ascent/descent Refreshment stops available Scenic

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    Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
    Stage 1: Spruga-Corte Nuovo-Monte di Comino
    recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate Stage 1
    Distance 11.4 km
    Duration 6:10 h
    Ascent 1,285 m
    Descent 1,238 m

    First stage of a scenic two-day tour between the Onsernone Valley and the Centovalli. An adventure on a red and white mountain trail.

    from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
    Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
    Stage 2: Monte di Comino-Selna-Intragna
    recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 2
    Distance 7.1 km
    Duration 2:45 h
    Ascent 245 m
    Descent 1,067 m

    First stage of a scenic two-day tour between the Onsernone Valley and the Centovalli. An adventure on a red and white mountain trail.

    from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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