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Alpe di Neggia-Monte Tamaro-Montoia-Monti Scìaga-Alpe di Neggia

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    Circular hike between the Sopra- and Sottoceneri. Red and white tour in the midst of nature with Lake Maggiore at your feet.
    moderate
    Distance 11.8 km
    5:00 h
    1,068 m
    1,068 m
    1,962 m
    1,093 m

    Winding up by bus or car to Alpe di Neggia, from where you head towards Monte Tamaro. The trail is always well marked and leads through the beautiful natural landscape of Gambarogno. Through the mostly sparse forest, then steeply up along the rock. Some sections are equipped with ropes that you can hold on to. Now you walk along the ridge to the summit, where you have a 360° view. A large arch leads through a wonderfully green landscape to the alp Montóia, where you can eata and drink. The trail leads down to Monti Sciaga and Monti Idacca. From here, the route alternates between hiking trail and road back to the Alpe di Neggia, where the bus departs again.

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    Difficulty
    T2moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,962 m
    Lowest point
    1,093 m
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 0.21%Path 97.38%Road 2.40%
    Forested/wild trail
    25 m
    Path
    11.4 km
    Road
    282 m
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    Safety information

    Sentieri Svizzeri - Escursioni sicure

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    From Locarno train station: Take the S20 in the direction of Castione-Arbedo. Get off at Cadenzzo. Continue with bus 350 in the direction of Dirinella. Get off at Magadino, Casa Comunale. Bus 352 to Indemini, Paese. Get off at Alpe di Neggia.

    From Alpe di Neggia: Take bus 352 in the direction of Magadino, Casa Comunale. Get off at the Magadino-Vira stop. Bus 350 direction S. Antonino,Centri Commerciali. Change to the S20 at Cadenazzo. Alternatively, take bus 352 to Magadino and continue by boat to Locarno.

    Directions

    From Locarno, take the A13 to the large roundabout near Locarno airport. Take the first exit and continue in the direction of Bellinzona on Via Cantonale until Quartino. Take the Via Cantonale (direction Gambarogno/Luino) until Vira (Gambarogno). In Vira, before the town hall (Casa Comunale), turn left at the Indemini/Alpe di Neggia turn-off. A winding road (La Stráda d'Indéman) leads to the Alpe di Neggia in approx. 13 km.

    Coordinates

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    2'708'762E 1'107'552N
    DD
    46.110696, 8.845421
    DMS
    46°06'38.5"N 8°50'43.5"E
    UTM
    32T 488054 5106358
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    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
    • Maps

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    Difficulty
    T2moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    11.8 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    1,068 m
    Descent
    1,068 m
    Highest point
    1,962 m
    Lowest point
    1,093 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available

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