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Comologno-Alpe Salèi-Vergeletto

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    Tour through picturesque landscapes and living traditions. Hike from Comologno to Vergeletto, with a stop at Alpe Salèi.
    moderate
    Distance 14.7 km
    5:50 h
    1,158 m
    1,344 m
    1,924 m
    889 m
    Comologno is the second most remote village in the Onsernone Valley and the starting point of this exciting tour through picturesque landscapes and local traditions. The climb from Comologno to the sunny hamlet of Ligünc is very steep. Afterwards, the trail runs in the forest until Alpe Salèi, which smells of larch and provides pleasant shade in summer. A truly magical atmosphere! If you have the time and the inclination, you can make a short detour to the mountain lake of the same name on the Salèi, it is worth it! The jewel surrounded by larches and peaks is a real feast for the eyes. Afterwards, you can enjoy an excellent meal at the Capanna Alpe Salèi before taking the cable car or walking down to Vergeletto. In Vergeletto, a very special tradition was revived a few years ago - the production of Farina Bóna. A flour made from roasted maize, which has even become a Slow Food product. This is where the smell of popcorn comes from in the alleys of Vergeletto.
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    Update: October 29, 2024
    Difficulty
    T3 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Highest point
    1,924 m
    Lowest point
    889 m
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    Track types

    Path 98.66%Road 1.33%
    Path
    14.5 km
    Road
    0.2 km
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    Rest stops

    Palazzo Gamboni - swiss historic hotel
    Mountain hut Salei

    Safety information

    Sentieri Svizzeri - Escursioni sicure

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    Comologno-Capanna Salei-Al Laghétt di Salèi-Capanna Salei-Vergeletto
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    2'687'805E 1'117'542N
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    46.203613, 8.576261
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    46°12'13.0"N 8°34'34.5"E
    UTM
    32T 467309 5116758
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    Equipment

    • Hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
    • Comfortable and sturdy footwear
    • Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
    • Telescope sticks if necessary,
    • Sun and rain protection
    • Snacks and drinking water
    • First aid kit
    • Penknife
    • Mobile phone, headlight if necessary
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    • Vergeletto-Capanna Alzasca
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    Difficulty
    T3 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    14.7 km
    Duration
    5:50 h
    Ascent
    1,158 m
    Descent
    1,344 m
    Highest point
    1,924 m
    Lowest point
    889 m
    Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available

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