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Bignasco-Rima-Prato Sornico

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    Ponte della Merla
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    Through the Lavizzara to Prato-Sornico, capital of the upper Vallemaggia. A walk that reveals hidden corners.
    moderate
    Distance 10.5 km
    3:50 h
    842 m
    537 m
    1,144 m
    437 m

    From Bignasco (reachable by bus), the path leads up an asphalted road to the actual start. The red-and-white waymarked path branches off the road on the left. It often goes through the forest and past clearings containing rustici.

    The ascent over ditches, roots and stones to the Ponte della Merla is gentle: this medieval bridge crosses the river Maggia. Cross the road and immediately re-enter the forest on the steadily ascending path to Menzonio.

    Traverse the little village and continue up to Mognee, home to a few rustici and a chapel. The path climbs a little further until it descends to the Monti di Rima, a place that's very busy in summer, due in part to the road that leads here.

    Carry on down the hairpin bends to the village of Prato-Sornico, where you can admire the venerable manor houses, testimonies to days long gone, and catch the bus back to Locarno (make a note of the timetable).

    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,144 m
    Lowest point
    437 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 31.25%Forested/wild trail 7.15%Path 59.49%Road 2.09%
    Asphalt
    3.3 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.8 km
    Path
    6.3 km
    Road
    0.2 km
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    Safety information

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    Start

    Bignasco
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'689'991E 1'132'659N
    DD
    46.339297, 8.607505
    DMS
    46°20'21.5"N 8°36'27.0"E
    UTM
    32T 469794 5131821
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    Destination

    Prato Sornico

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Bignasco-Presa di dentro-Ponte della Merla-Menzonio-Pianezza-A Mognèe-Rima-Prato Sornico

    Public transport

    From Locarno railway station: bus 315 towards Cavergno, Paese. Alight at Bignasco, Posta. Return from Prato Sornico: Bus 334 to Bignasco, Posta. Take the bus 315 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station. Further information:

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'689'991E 1'132'659N
    DD
    46.339297, 8.607505
    DMS
    46°20'21.5"N 8°36'27.0"E
    UTM
    32T 469794 5131821
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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
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    10.5 km
    Duration
    3:50 h
    Ascent
    842 m
    Descent
    537 m
    Highest point
    1,144 m
    Lowest point
    437 m
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