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Rifugio Alpe Costa
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One-day hike to Alpe Costa, above Frasco. A red-white route that, thanks to its sunny location, is feasible from spring to late autumn.
moderate
Distance 7.3 km
Duration4:50 h
Ascent1,090 m
Descent1,090 m
Highest point1,943 m
Lowest point885 m
Frasco, the starting point of the route, is accessible by car or bus (Locarno-Tenero-Sonogno line). The path is relatively steep right from the start. Initially, you walk through shady forest, then the flora changes and larches dominate the landscape. The trail winds through the villages until A coo der Prèda, the last one, where it ascends steeply and zigzags up to the wide meadow of Alpe Costa and the homonymous hut.
The self-service facility is the ideal place to relax and unwind, with the possibility of overnight stays (open from May to October). The hut offers 7 beds, WC/shower, and cooking facilities.
You return to Frasco on the same path as the outbound trip. On the way back, you can stop at the farm "La Ghironda" (A coo der Prèda) to buy local products such as goat cheese or cured meats. Those who wish to refresh after the effort of the walk can take a dip in the Verzasca (but beware!).
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Mariano Berri
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Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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Difficulty
T3moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
1,943 m
Lowest point
885 m
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Track types
Asphalt 5.96%Path 94.02%Road 0.01%
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436 m
Path
6.9 km
Road
1 m
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Rifugio Alpe Costa
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Frasco-Sciürés-Alpe Costa Hut-Sciüres-Frasco
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Frasco Rifugio Alpe Costa
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Coordinates
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2'704'989E 1'132'966N
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46.339881, 8.802335
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46°20'23.6"N 8°48'08.4"E
UTM
32T 484788 5131830
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Equipment
Hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
Sturdy and comfortable shoes
Clothing suitable for weather conditions and durable, layering principle, and possibly trekking poles
Protection from sun and rain
Provisions and drinking water
First aid kit
Pocket knife
Cell phone, possibly headlamp
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Difficulty
T3moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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