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Locarno Trail

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    Monte Cordonico
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    Beautiful sunny panoramic path with views of Lake Maggiore: can be run all year round due to its low elevation and southern orientation. Moderate elevation gain, also suitable for beginners.
    moderate
    Distance 16.3 km
    4:00 h
    989 m
    989 m
    1,007 m
    398 m
    From the Monti della Trinità (400 m) the path starts with a climb and leads above Orselina towards Ronco di Bosco (570 m). This is followed by the only steep climb of the tour to its highest point above Cordonico (1010 m). Downhill, up and down to the Tendrasca vantage point (690 m). A large loop to Contra and back to the starting point.
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    1,007 m
    Lowest point
    398 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 19.40%Forested/wild trail 4.29%Path 74.14%Road 2.14%
    Asphalt
    3.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.7 km
    Path
    12.1 km
    Road
    0.3 km
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    Safety information

    No hazards, good phone reception.

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Monti della SS. Trinità-All'Eco-Ronco di Bosco-Cappella Rotta-Contra-Tendrasca-Sira-Monte Cordonico-Monte Baffi-Ronco di Bosco-All'Eco-Monti della SS. Trinità
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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    From Locarno railway station: bus 2 towards Brione sopra Minusio, Chiesa. Alight at Monti della Trinità.
    Return from Monti della Trinità: bus 2 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station.
    Further information: www.sbb.ch 

    Coordinates

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    2'704'316E 1'114'479N
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    46.173703, 8.789465
    DMS
    46°10'25.3"N 8°47'22.1"E
    UTM
    32T 483748 5113369
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    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

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    16.3 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    989 m
    Descent
    989 m
    Highest point
    1,007 m
    Lowest point
    398 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic

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