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Alta Verzasca Bike (SwitzerlandMobility 399)
Mountain Bike
· Ascona-Locarno
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The fairly flat track leads through the upper part of the Verzasca Valley with the starting point in Brione Verzasca and arrival at Sonogno, both typical mountain villages, with a rich history and immersed in nature.
easy
Distance 9 km
Duration1:20 h
Ascent280 m
Descent110 m
Highest point915 m
Lowest point731 m
The track, that begins in the locality «Ai Piéé», winds alongside a large stretch of the Verzasca river, famous for its emerald-coloured waters and beside the well-known path «Sentierone» or «Sentiero Verzasca», one of Switzerland's most beautiful hiking tracks. The route distinguishes itself by carving its way through a beautiful and enchanting natural scenery as well as offering refreshment points (three restaurants/agritourisms) and furthermore a wood cabin, situated in a place named «Alnasca» (between Brione Verzasca and Gerra Verzasca) which is equipped with an open fire grill and where hikers and cyclists have the possibility to take a break and enjoy a picnic.
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: April 02, 2024
Difficulty
S1
easy
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
915 m
Lowest point
731 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt 14.20%Dirt road 1.62%Forested/wild trail 42.85%Path 27.62%Road 13.68%
Asphalt
1.3 km
Dirt road
0.1 km
Forested/wild trail
3.8 km
Path
2.5 km
Road
1.2 km
Safety information
- Wear protective gear.
- Assess your capability accurately.
- Give hikers right of way.
- Stay on the trail.
- Close fence gates.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted.
Start
Brione Verzasca
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'704'515E 1'127'527N
DD
46.291035, 8.794961
DMS
46°17'27.7"N 8°47'41.9"E
UTM
32T 484206 5126404
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Destination
Sonogno
Turn-by-turn directions
The track, with various up and downhill stretches, is technically rather easy and suitable for everyone; at the arrival point, in Sonogno (900 m.a.s.l.) it is certainly worth visiting the village centre and the enchanting waterfall of Froda as well as the Val Verzasca museum, the handicraft shop and the Casa della Lana (house of wool). Facts
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'704'515E 1'127'527N
DD
46.291035, 8.794961
DMS
46°17'27.7"N 8°47'41.9"E
UTM
32T 484206 5126404
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Difficulty
S1
easy
Distance
9 km
Duration
1:20 h
Ascent
280 m
Descent
110 m
Highest point
915 m
Lowest point
731 m
Public-transport-friendly
Out and back
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Singletrail/Free ride
Cross-Country
Weather at the route's trailhead
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