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· Ascona-Locarno
Agarone-Alpe Ruscada-Capanna Borgna-Agarone
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A two-day hike through the remote mountains to Capanna Borgna. A route through beautiful landscapes, from the outskirts of the town to the highest peaks of the region.
difficult
Distance 20.7 km
Duration9:30 h
Ascent2,031 m
Descent2,031 m
Highest point2,072 m
Lowest point374 m
This challenging two-day mountain route starts in Agarone, a small hillside village accessible by car or bus from Tenero/Gordola. Through woods and chestnut groves, the trail leads via Monti Velloni to Corte di Mezzo. The landscape then becomes more alpine: passing Alpe Ruscada and Corte di Cima, you climb to Passo di Ruscada, the highest point of the tour. Experienced mountaineers can continue from here to Cima dell’Uomo (approx. 1 hour). The route then leads to Capanna Borgna, an unattended hut on a wide alp with an impressive mountain backdrop. Open from May to October, it has a WC/shower, kitchen and drinks. On the second day, the route returns via Forcola to Gana and then follows the familiar trail over Monti Velloni back down to Agarone.
Warning: At Alpe Ruscada there are flocks of sheep guarded by guard dogs.
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Mariano Berri
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Difficulty
T3
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Overall difficulty
difficult
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Highest point
2,072 m
Lowest point
374 m
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Asphalt 2.16%Forested/wild trail 6.67%Path 88.76%Road 2.39%
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448 m
Forested/wild trail
1.4 km
Path
18.4 km
Road
495 m
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Mountain hut BorgnaSafety information
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Agarone, i Lög-Arünch-Monti Velloni-Pianèll-Gana-Corte di Mezzo-Alpe Ruscada-Corte di Cima-Passo di Ruscada-Capanna Borgna-Forcola-Gana-Pianèll-Monti Velloni-Arünch-Agarone, i Lög
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Locarno train station: Take the train in the direction of Milano Centrale. Get off at Gordola. Continue with bus 322 direction Medoscio, Paese. Get off at Agarone, Paese.
From Agarone: Take bus 322 in the direction of Tenero, Brere. Get off at Gordola. Continue with the train to Locarno.
Coordinates
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2'713'873E 1'115'333N
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46.179833, 8.913403
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46°10'47.4"N 8°54'48.3"E
UTM
32T 493316 5114032
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Equipment
- Trekking backpack (approx. 50 litres) with rain cover
- Sturdy and comfortable shoes, possibly spare shoes / sandals
- Clothing suitable for weather conditions and durable, layering principle
- Change of clothes
- Trekking poles
- Sun and rain protection
- Provisions and portable water
- First aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Mobile phone
- Headlamp
- Map material
- Identity documents
- Toiletry bag and travel towel
- Hand-washing detergent and clothesline, camping equipment (tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, cooking equipment), possibly hut equipment
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Difficulty
T3
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
20.7 km
Duration
9:30 h
Ascent
2,031 m
Descent
2,031 m
Highest point
2,072 m
Lowest point
374 m
Public-transport-friendly
Round trip
Multi-stage route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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Long Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 1: Agarone-Alpe Ruscada-Capanna Borgna
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Difficulty
T3
difficult
Stage 1
Distance
10.9 km
Duration
5:50 h
Ascent
1,854 m
Descent
313 m
First stage of a challenging two-day route to Capanna Borgna. The beautiful landscapes and the peace of nature make this route a unique experience.
from Mariano Berri,
Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Long Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 2: Capanna Borgna-Forcola-Agarone
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Difficulty
T3
moderate
Stage 2
Distance
9.7 km
Duration
3:40 h
Ascent
117 m
Descent
1,717 m
The second stage of this two-day route leading to Capanna Borgna allows you to leave the impressive mountain landscape and return to civilization.
from Mariano Berri,
Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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