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Pizzo Leone Trail
Trail Running
· Ascona-Locarno
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difficult
Distance 31.2 km
Duration8:00 h
Ascent1,866 m
Descent1,866 m
Highest point1,643 m
Lowest point212 m
This trail starts in Losone and leads through dense forests, climbing quickly to the Corona dei Pinci (1294 m). From there you follow a path along the ridge to Pizzo Leone (1616 m) for few kilometres. It's peppered with multiple views of Lake Maggiore and the Centovalli.
The descent from Pizzo Leone to Rasa is rather technical, the path often covered with leaves in autumn. Water can be hard to come because you’re on a ridge.
On the way back you pass the picturesque villages of Corcapolo and Intragna – the latter has an imposing church tower. The final section is flat and follows the Maggia river – perfect for rounding off this 25 km run.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,643 m
Lowest point
212 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt 12.64%Dirt road 2.69%Forested/wild trail 16.55%Path 65.30%Road 2.80%
Asphalt
3.9 km
Dirt road
0.8 km
Forested/wild trail
5.2 km
Path
20.4 km
Road
0.9 km
Safety information
Little or no phone reception in the area around Pizzo Leone and from Ca da l'Óm to Corcapolo. The descent from Pizzo Leone towards Rasa is rather technical and often covered with leaves in autumn.Since you’re on a ridge, water is hard to come by.
Start
Losone
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'701'914E 1'113'372N
DD
46.164115, 8.758122
DMS
46°09'50.8"N 8°45'29.2"E
UTM
32T 481326 5112310
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Destination
Losone
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Locarno railway station: bus 314 towards Ronco sopra Ascona, Posta. Alight at Losone, Posta.
Return from Losone: bus 314 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station.
Further information: www.sbb.ch
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'701'914E 1'113'372N
DD
46.164115, 8.758122
DMS
46°09'50.8"N 8°45'29.2"E
UTM
32T 481326 5112310
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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
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
31.2 km
Duration
8:00 h
Ascent
1,866 m
Descent
1,866 m
Highest point
1,643 m
Lowest point
212 m
Public-transport-friendly
Round trip
Scenic
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