Comologno-Monte Comino
Hiking Trail
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Through picturesque landscapes from the Onsernone Valley to Centovalli. Long hike with breathtaking views from Comologno to Monte Comino.
moderate
Distance 11.6 km
Duration6:00 h
Ascent1,463 m
Descent1,392 m
Highest point2,004 m
Lowest point848 m
This scenic tour begins in Comologno, one of the last villages in the Onsernone Valley. Cross the river Isorno, which flows below the village, and the steep ascent begins through the impressive Onsernone forest reserve, which extends to Pizzo Ruscada. The reserve has a considerable population of silver firs. After Alpe Lumbardòn, the trail makes a big bend towards Capellone, from where it climbs up to Pizzo Ruscada. The view of the surrounding mountains is fantastic! If you want to skip the summit, choose the direct route to Corte Nuovo, where the Rifugio, renovated in 2016, awaits you with a fantastic view all the way to Lake Maggiore. After Pescia Lunga, there is an up and down along the ridge. Below Pianasc to Pizzin and finally down to the church of Madonna della Segna. Another stone's throw and you reach Monte Comino. From here you can take the cable car down to Verdasio station.

Author
Mariano Berri
Update: October 07, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,004 m
Lowest point
848 m
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Track types
Asphalt 0.44%Path 99.47%Road 0.07%
Asphalt
0.1 km
Path
11.5 km
Road
0 km
Rest stops
Palazzo Gamboni - swiss historic hotelRifugio Corte Nuovo
Safety information
Sentieri Svizzeri - Escursioni sicure
Start
Comologno (1,083 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'687'810E 1'117'547N
DD
46.203653, 8.576336
DMS
46°12'13.2"N 8°34'34.8"E
UTM
32T 467315 5116762
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Destination
Monte di Comino
Turn-by-turn directions
Comologno-Capellone-Pizzo Ruscada-Rifugio Corte Nuovo-Pescia Lunga-Pianasc-Pizzin-Madonna della Segna-Monte di Comino
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'687'810E 1'117'547N
DD
46.203653, 8.576336
DMS
46°12'13.2"N 8°34'34.8"E
UTM
32T 467315 5116762
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
11.6 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
1,463 m
Descent
1,392 m
Highest point
2,004 m
Lowest point
848 m
Linear route
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