Broglio-Capanna Tomeo-Prato Sornico

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Sentiero Tomeo-BroglioPhoto: Ascona-Locarno Tourism
The starting point of this two-day mountain hike is Broglio; it includes an overnight stay at the Tomeo refuge.
In Broglio, you start by going down to the river and crossing the bridge. The path climbs gently to the Bivio Rifugio Corte Grande, then ascends through the Tomè valley to the Tomeo refuge, which is attended between June and October, although it remains open all year round.
The ascent to the Bassa di Pertüs is steep. Below are the green-blue waters of the Lago di Tomè. The path descends through the pristine Valle di Pertüs as steeply as it ascended. Once on the Alpe Pertüs the path flattens out and, from the Monti di Predee, the final leg to Prato Sornico is a welcome stroll.
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Capanna TomeoSafety information
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From Locarno railway station: bus 315 towards Cavergno, Paese. Alight at Cevio, Centro Bignasco, Posta and change to 334 to Fusio, Paese. Alight at the bus stop Broglio, Paese.
Return from Prato Sornico: Bus 334 to Bignasco, Posta. Take the bus 315 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station. Further information:
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Past rushing streams, small waterfalls and abandoned pastures up to the Tomeo refuge.
A steep yet varied hike featuring the blue of the Lago di Tomè and a steep descent through the lush green Valle di Pertüs.