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Mognola Rock Climbing

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    Mognola Rock Climbing
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    Suggestive alpine landscape with cliffs of excellent rock for unforgettable summer days. Overhangs, vertical walls, and slab passages offer fun for all levels. The exposure in some sectors allows climbing even during hot summer days. The rock has pink-orange shades and the color can vary depending on the time of day or lighting conditions.

    Video: https://vimeo.com/505736919 

    Distance 8.9 km
    1:30 h
    800 m
    800 m
    2,079 m
    1,279 m

    The sectors are scattered along the trail that leads from Lago Mognola towards the ancient aqueduct carved into the rock.

    The difficulty of the sectors ranges from 5a to 8a. The attached graphics show the difficulties present for each sector.

    From Alpe Vacarisc, allow 1 hour walk to the lake. If you want to reach the rocks at the end of the Canà valley, take a more direct path passing Corte del Sasso and the aqueduct. Near the lake and in some sectors, camping with a tent is possible.

    Please respect the natural environment and wildlife by taking your trash with you.

    Sector A - Sassina-Lower

    Small edge with routes that at the top offer a spectacular view of the lake.

    Sector B - Alpine Zoo

    Fantastic wall directly on the trail continuing towards the aqueduct. Physical starts on short overhangs, then technical moves on vertical rock.

    Sector C - Cocktail Bar-Left

    Short routes but with decidedly technical and challenging moves.

    Sector C - Cocktail Bar-Center

    Routes on orange-pink rock. In shadow in the morning and enchanting with the evening light of the last sun rays.

    Sector C - Cocktail Bar-Right

    The hardest and most demanding routes of the Cocktail Bar sector. They stay in shadow in the morning until just before noon.

    Sector D - Sirens' Rock

    Sector with the easiest routes in the area, located in an idyllic hollow. Ideal for families and children.

    Sector E - The Triangle

    Near sector D, this orange triangle offers short but intense lines on magnificent rock.

    Sector F - Canà - Upper

    Located at the end of the breathtaking Canà valley, these rocks cannot go unnoticed for their red color and their beautiful long lines.

    Sector F - Canà - Lower

    Majestic wall overlooking the bottom of the Canà valley. It features technical routes and some multi-pitch routes. 

    Sector G - Zion Gate

    Sector that remains on the right bottom of the Canà valley. The rock is very worked and stands out for the red, orange, and black streaks.

    Sector H - Nightclub

    Athletic cliff with short routes and some roof overhangs. Perfect for hot days as it gets sunlight from the second half of the afternoon.

    Sector I - Sassina-Upper

    Small vertical wall with orange tones and technical moves on small holds. It gets sun from late afternoon.

    Sector J - Waves

    Two parallel walls offering easy routes on very worked rock. Perfect for those new to climbing.

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    Highest point
    2,079 m
    Lowest point
    1,279 m
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 26.66%Path 72.36%Road 0.97%
    Forested/wild trail
    2.4 km
    Path
    6.4 km
    Road
    87 m
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    Safety information

    WARNING: mobile phone and internet reception is very poor in almost the entire area between the lake and the aqueduct.

    Tips and suggestions

    WARNING: mobile phone and internet reception is very poor in almost the entire area between the lake and the aqueduct.

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Outbound from Locarno, Station: take the NFB 315 bus towards Cavergno, Village. Get off at the Bignasco, Post stop and change to bus 334 for Fusio, Village. Return from Fusio, Village: take bus 334 at Bignasco, Post. Bus 315 towards Locarno, Station. For more information: www.sbb.ch  

    Coordinates

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    2'694'100E 1'144'321N
    DD
    46.443625, 8.663228
    DMS
    46°26'37.0"N 8°39'47.6"E
    UTM
    32T 474132 5143394
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    Distance
    8.9 km
    Duration
    1:30 h
    Ascent
    800 m
    Descent
    800 m
    Highest point
    2,079 m
    Lowest point
    1,279 m
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