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Long Distance Hiking recommended route Stage 2

Stage 2: Monte di Comino-Selna-Intragna

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    First stage of a scenic two-day tour between the Onsernone Valley and the Centovalli. An adventure on a red and white mountain trail.
    moderate
    Distance 7.1 km
    2:45 h
    152 m
    1,067 m
    1,251 m
    336 m

    By bus or car to Spruga. The last village of the Onsernone Valley is a jewel and seems from times gone by. From Spruga, the trail descends and crosses the Isorno River before climbing to Alpe Ruscada. As far as Casón, the path climbs steadily, under the shady beech trees of the 789-hectare Onsernone forest reserve. Below Pizzo di Mezzodì to Alpe Ruscada, where flocks of sheep graze. Continue to Capellone, the highest point of the tour (possibility to climb the Pizzo Ruscada) and along the ridge down to Corte Nuovo (June-October overnight stay possible at the refuge). The panorama of the two valleys Centovalli and Onsernone is fantastic! Time-consuming up and down to Pianasc and in the forest to Monte Comino. On the way there the church Madonna della Segna and the peat can be visited. The guesthouse Alla Capanna offers every comfort for the night, including meals. From Monte Comino, the cable car (runs April-October) descends to the Verdasio railway station.

    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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    Mariano Berri 
    Update: December 02, 2024
    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,251 m
    Lowest point
    336 m

    Track types

    Asphalt 4.10%Forested/wild trail 7.48%Path 87.45%Road 0.95%
    Asphalt
    0.3 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.5 km
    Path
    6.2 km
    Road
    0.1 km
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    Public transport

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

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'693'171E 1'114'607N
    DD
    46.176489, 8.645187
    DMS
    46°10'35.4"N 8°38'42.7"E
    UTM
    32T 472613 5113718
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    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
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    7.1 km
    Duration
    2:45 h
    Ascent
    152 m
    Descent
    1,067 m
    Highest point
    1,251 m
    Lowest point
    336 m
    Multi-stage route Scenic

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