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Multi-stage route
Broglio-Capanna Tomeo-Prato Sornico
Long Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
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Lago TomeoPhoto: Ascona-Locarno Tourism
A two-day hike through pristine scenery, starting and ending in the Lavizzara valley. A red-and-white waymarked mountain tour with multiple facets.
closed
difficult
Distance 14.7 km
Duration7:30 h
Ascent1,566 m
Descent1,525 m
Highest point2,156 m
Lowest point673 m
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.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
2,156 m
Lowest point
673 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
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Track types
Forested/wild trail 15.85%Path 80.93%Road 3.21%
Forested/wild trail
2.3 km
Path
11.9 km
Road
0.5 km
Rest stops
Capanna TomeoStart
Broglio
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'693'971E 1'136'876N
DD
46.376678, 8.660037
DMS
46°22'36.0"N 8°39'36.1"E
UTM
32T 473855 5135956
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Destination
Prato Sornico
Turn-by-turn directions
Broglio-Capanna Tomeo-Bassa di Partús-Cantón Fadios-Alpe Partús-Pradé-Faèd-Presa-Prato Sornico
Public transport
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:
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'693'971E 1'136'876N
DD
46.376678, 8.660037
DMS
46°22'36.0"N 8°39'36.1"E
UTM
32T 473855 5135956
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
- Trekking backpack (approx. 50 liters) with rain cover
- Comfortable and sturdy footwear, second pair of shoes / sandals if necessary
- Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
- Change of clothes
- Telescope sticks
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Penknife
- Mobile phone
- Headlight
- Maps
- Travel documents
- Toilet bag and travel towel, travel detergent and clothesline, camping equipment if necessary (tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, cooking equipment), hut equipment if necessary
Status
closed
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
14.7 km
Duration
7:30 h
Ascent
1,566 m
Descent
1,525 m
Highest point
2,156 m
Lowest point
673 m
Multi-stage route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Cultural/historical interest
Geological highlights
Flora
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Weather at the route's trailhead
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Maps and trails
- 2 Stages
Long Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 1: Broglio-Capanna Tomeo
Toprecommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 1
closed
Distance
4.5 km
Duration
2:22 h
Ascent
1,065 m
Descent
30 m
Past rushing streams, small waterfalls and abandoned pastures up to the Tomeo refuge.
from Mariano Berri,
Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Long Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 2: Capanna Tomeo-Pertüs-Monti di Predee-Prato Sornico
Toprecommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 2
Distance
10.2 km
Duration
3:54 h
Ascent
419 m
Descent
1,414 m
A steep yet varied hike featuring the blue of the Lago di Tomè and a steep descent through the lush green Valle di Pertüs.
from Mariano Berri,
Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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