Contra-Alpe Cardada
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Contra-Alpe CardadaPhoto: Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Explanation
Once you reach Alpe Cardada, the descent begins, leading back to the centre of Contra. The trail quickly passes through the settlements of Monti di Chiodo, Giorledo and Cordonico, where you can admire numerous restored rustici (stone houses) with views of Lake Maggiore. The descent ends in the area of Ronco di Bosco at kilometre 12, from where the route alternates between flat sections and gentle climbs and finally leads back to Contra, the start and finish point of this adventure.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Capanna Lo StalloneCapanna Cardada
Mountain hut Grotto Monti di Lego
Safety information
From December to April, the section between Monti di Lego and Alpe Cardada in particular can become slippery with snow and ice due to the reduced amount of sunlight. Special care should therefore be taken during this period.Turn-by-turn directions
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The Conta, Paese bus stop is easily accessible by bus B323 from Tenero, Stazione or bus B312 from Locarno, Stazione. More information on www.ffs.ch .Coordinates
Equipment
- Light running backpack (approx. 5 to 10 liters) with rain cover if necessary
- Trail running shoes
- Special running socks if necessary
- Adequate and breathable clothing in multiple layers
- Trail running sticks if necessary
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Penknife
- Mobile phone
- Headlight and reflectors if necessary
- Maps
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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