Gresso-Passo della Bassa-Passo della Maggia-Berzona

With its typical houses with wooden balconies, Gresso is accessible by car or bus (towards Spruga with change at Russo). This is the starting point of the hike, which begins with a steep climb through the woods towards Pian della Crosa, where restored cottages can be found and you enjoy a fantastic view of the Vergeletto Valley. The ascent continues steadily but more gently: the path leads to Alpe Bassa, from there it crosses the pine forest to the homonymous pass. The path continues in Vallemaggia to Passo della Maggia, with the option to climb Pizzo Peloso and Madone. From the pass you reach Pino, an abandoned alpine pasture, then – with a pleasant descent – Sella and subsequently Berzona, the adopted village of the Swiss writer Max Frisch. Before returning by bus, it is worth visiting the straw products workshop Pagliarte in Berzona.