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Diga Verzasca-Vogorno-Corippo (Bivio)

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The path rises and falls in the sweet chestnut woods above Lake Vogorno. It's a wonderful, easy outing (yellow lozenge waymarking) with a hint of mountain adventure.
moderate
Distance 8.1 km
3:10 h
584 m
561 m
602 m
473 m

The Verzasca dam can be reached by car or bus (stop: "Diga Verzasca"); bungee jumping is an activity offered here between April and October. A well-marked footpath leads from Lake Vogorno, a reservoir, to Corippo, Bivio.

The first part of the walk is relatively flat and crosses a number of small streams flowing from the side valleys into the reservoir. The character of the path then changes, rising and falling to pass above the little village of Berzona before reaching the Costa di Berzona, where a large bridge has to be crossed.

The next part of the walk passes through the village of Vogorno; a number of restaurants are available on this stretch. This is followed by another short climb before the descent to San Bartolomeo with its vantage point and church with wonderful frescoes. Finally, another slight up and down before the bus stop "Corippo, Bivio" hoves into view.

If there's time, why not visit the village of Corippo?

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Mariano Berri 
Update: June 01, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
602 m
Lowest point
473 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Asphalt 32.69%Forested/wild trail 1.05%Path 63.77%Road 2.47%
Asphalt
2.6 km
Forested/wild trail
0.1 km
Path
5.1 km
Road
0.2 km
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Safety information

Sentieri Svizzeri - Escursioni sicure

Start

Diga Verzasca
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'709'005E 1'116'941N
DD
46.195102, 8.850741
DMS
46°11'42.4"N 8°51'02.7"E
UTM
32T 488483 5115735
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Destination

Corippo, Bivio

Turn-by-turn directions

Diga Verzasca-Selvatica-Fuori Fontöbia-Mürett-Berzona-Costa di Berzona-Vogorno-San Bartolomeo-Corippo, Bivio

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'709'005E 1'116'941N
DD
46.195102, 8.850741
DMS
46°11'42.4"N 8°51'02.7"E
UTM
32T 488483 5115735
w3w 
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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

Similar routes nearby

  • Diga Verzasca-Monti di Motti-Diga Verzasca
  • Diga Verzasca-Mergoscia-Corippo-Lavertezzo
  • Monti di Motti-Sassariente-Gana-Monti di Motti
  • Mergoscia-Alpe di Bietri-Monti di Lego-Mergoscia
  • Vogorno-Alpe Bardughè-Vogorno
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.1 km
Duration
3:10 h
Ascent
584 m
Descent
561 m
Highest point
602 m
Lowest point
473 m
Public-transport-friendly Linear route Refreshment stops available Scenic Cultural/historical interest

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