Toprecommended route
Multi-day route
Brione Verzasca-Starlaresc Hut-Brione Verzasca
Long Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
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A demanding two-day route in the wild environment of the Val Verzasca. Alpine landscapes, breathtaking views, and mountain lakes create a unique experience.
difficult
Distance 16.4 km
Duration8:50 h
Ascent1,817 m
Descent1,817 m
Highest point2,124 m
Lowest point665 m
The two-day circular route starts and ends at Brione Verzasca, reachable by car or bus (Locarno-Tenero-Sonogno line). Brione Verzasca is a mecca for bouldering enthusiasts and mountain lake swims.
The route ascends passing Sparvé and Scimarmòta, where there is a small detour to Lake Starlaresc from Scimarmòta. Returning to the path, you climb a scree slope below Pizzo Costisc (part of the Via Alta Vallemaggia) up to the ridge. From here you enjoy an impressive panorama of the Masnee and Pianca small lakes. The route continues towards Cima del Masnee (above the Alpe Masnee Refuge) to Passo Deva, then descends in a steep zig-zag to Lake Starlaresc and the namesake unattended hut (open from June to October), where overnighting is possible.
The small lake invites a refreshing dip in an alpine setting. After a long descent crossing the Alpe di Sgiòf and the white-red path to Piano del Vald, you return to Brione.
Author
Mariano Berri
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Difficulty
T2
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
2,124 m
Lowest point
665 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt 1.65%Dirt road 1.10%Forested/wild trail 1.21%Path 90.51%Road 5.50%Unknown 0%
Asphalt
271 m
Dirt road
182 m
Forested/wild trail
199 m
Path
14.8 km
Road
903 m
Unknown
1 m
Safety information
Swiss Trails - Safe hikes
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'704'224E 1'128'195N
DD
46.297088, 8.791332
DMS
46°17'49.5"N 8°47'28.8"E
UTM
32T 483929 5127078
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Equipment
- Trekking backpack (approx. 50 liters) 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 rope for hanging laundry, camping equipment (tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, cooking equipment), optionally hut equipment
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
Difficulty
T2
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
16.4 km
Duration
8:50 h
Ascent
1,817 m
Descent
1,817 m
Highest point
2,124 m
Lowest point
665 m
Public-transport-friendly
Round trip
Multi-stage route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Geological highlights
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Long Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 1: Brione Verzasca-Capanna Starlaresc
Toprecommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
Stage 1
Distance
8.7 km
Duration
5:25 h
Ascent
1,542 m
Descent
291 m
The first leg of this challenging two-day tour takes place in mountainous terrain replete with delightful little lakes, vistas and untamed nature.
from Mariano Berri,
Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Long Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 2: Capanna Starlaresc-Brione Verzasca
Toprecommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
Stage 2
Distance
7.7 km
Duration
3:25 h
Ascent
206 m
Descent
1,398 m
The second stage of this two-day route to Capanna Starlaresc is dedicated to the long uphill path through abandoned pastures and enchanted woods.
from Mariano Berri,
Ascona-Locarno Tourism
2 Stages
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