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Monte Gambarogno Trail

Trail Running · Ascona-Locarno
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  • Monte Gambarogno
    Monte Gambarogno
    Photo: Tom Malecha
Incomparable view of Lake Maggiore.
moderate
Distance 7.5 km
1:40 h
380 m
795 m
1,724 m
981 m
To the north of the Alpe di Neggia autopostale stop, an easy mule track leads to the summit of Monte Gambarogno, with its incomparable view of Lake Maggiore and an entire chain of mountains. It then follows a winding downhill route along the western slope to Alpe Cedullo, where you can sample locally-made cheese. From here, the route rises gently below the rock-strewn landscape of Sant'Anna and reaches the Sant'Anna pass, with its solitary oratory.

The descent into Indemini is an easy one, following the slope of the Sassi Gialli to Val Crosa and then passing through a birch forest. The slate roofs of Indemini come into view shortly afterwards. This is the only traditional Ticinese settlement to be built entirely of rough stone quarried on the site of the village itself. Nearly all of the houses are dark in colour, with identical roofs and wooden outbuildings. Indemini is truly a haven of tranquillity.

Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,724 m
Lowest point
981 m
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Track types

Asphalt 0.52%Forested/wild trail 0.27%Path 98.90%Road 0.29%
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Start

Alpe di Neggia
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'708'776E 1'107'549N
DD
46.110673, 8.845596
DMS
46°06'38.4"N 8°50'44.1"E
UTM
32T 488067 5106355
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Destination

Indemini

Turn-by-turn directions

Alpe di Neggia-Monte Gambarogno-Alpe Cedullo-Oratorio di Sant`Anna-Indemini

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'708'776E 1'107'549N
DD
46.110673, 8.845596
DMS
46°06'38.4"N 8°50'44.1"E
UTM
32T 488067 5106355
w3w 
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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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  • 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

Similar routes nearby

  • Gambarogno Trail
  • Locarno Trail
  • Contra-Alpe Cardada
  • Pizzo Leone Trail
  • Valle Verzasca Trail
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.5 km
Duration
1:40 h
Ascent
380 m
Descent
795 m
Highest point
1,724 m
Lowest point
981 m
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