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Diga Verzasca-Monti di Motti-Diga Verzasca

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    A round walk above Lake Vogorno to Monti di Motti. The walk starts and ends at the dam, which can be reached by car or bus (stop: "Diga Verzasca").
    moderate
    Distance 9.3 km
    4:10 h
    831 m
    831 m
    1,067 m
    473 m

    This delightful mountain tour starts at Switzerland's most famous dam, which played a starring role alongside James Bond due to his spectacular bungee jump (lesser mortals can copy him April-October). The route starts by following an asphalt and gravel lane, then a moderate red-white footpath.

    Miescio is reached in less than an hour: a bench is provided at a vantage point for anyone needing a rest. Pass amongst the stone houses then zigzag up to the Monti di Metri and along a gravel road to Monti di Motti, the highest point of this tour. The 600-metre elevation gain is rewarded with panoramic views over Lake Maggiore, and the local osteria serves food and drink. The highlight is the little mountain lake with a pedalo.

    The descent is very gentle, passing through Corte di Sopra and Lignasca, after which it zigzags steeply down to Fontöbbia: here, you return to the dam or take the bus (Locarno-Tenero-Sonogno route) from Berzona.

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    Mariano Berri 
    Update: October 29, 2024
    Difficulty
    T3 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,067 m
    Lowest point
    473 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 21.16%Forested/wild trail 5.51%Path 73.31%Road 0%
    Asphalt
    2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.5 km
    Path
    6.8 km
    Road
    0 km
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    Rest stops

    Osteria Grotto Monti Motti

    Start

    Diga Verzasca
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'709'005E 1'116'941N
    DD
    46.195102, 8.850742
    DMS
    46°11'42.4"N 8°51'02.7"E
    UTM
    32T 488483 5115735
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    Destination

    Diga Verzasca

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Diga Verzasca-Selvatica-Vertum-Monti di Metri-Monti di Motti-Chignöo-Corte di Sopra-Monda-Lignasca-Fontöbbia-Selvatica-Diga Verzasca

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'709'005E 1'116'941N
    DD
    46.195102, 8.850742
    DMS
    46°11'42.4"N 8°51'02.7"E
    UTM
    32T 488483 5115735
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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    Difficulty
    T3 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9.3 km
    Duration
    4:10 h
    Ascent
    831 m
    Descent
    831 m
    Highest point
    1,067 m
    Lowest point
    473 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available

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