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La Via del Mercato (SvizzeraMobile 631)

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    On the market route, known as the "Via del Mercato", the old mule track takes you on an exciting journey through the Centovalli.
    moderate
    Distance 12.2 km
    4:30 h
    721 m
    933 m
    824 m
    336 m

    With the Centovalli Railway to Camedo, the starting point of this historically interesting hike, which used to be an important route for transporting goods for the valley's farmers. After a few minutes, you reach the restored Borgnone Mill Park (Parco dei Mulini). Further on, in Lionza, there is Palazzo Tondü to visit, which tells of the social rise of the Tondü family (no internal visit possible). A gentle up and down through the woods to Verdasio, where the patrician houses catch the eye. On the high trail to Costa, you pass through a very varied landscape. In Costa, next to the cable car, there is the Grottino Costa Funivia restaurant. The descent to Pila and Intragna is also possible by cable car (runs March-November). In Intragna you can visit the highest bell tower in Ticino (65 m) and the Regional Museum of Centovalli and Pedemonte. The Centovalli Railway departs from here.

    Attention: The Intragna-Pila-Costa cable car is closed until further notice due to renovation work. Information is available at www.ascona-locarno.com/funivia-intragna or at our Info Desks.

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    Update: October 07, 2024
    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    824 m
    Lowest point
    336 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 19.51%Dirt road 0.69%Path 68.95%Road 10.82%
    Asphalt
    2.4 km
    Dirt road
    0.1 km
    Path
    8.4 km
    Road
    1.3 km
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    Start

    Camedo
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'690'569E 1'112'136N
    DD
    46.154616, 8.611024
    DMS
    46°09'16.6"N 8°36'39.7"E
    UTM
    32T 469964 5111300
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    Destination

    Intragna

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Camedo-Borgnone-Verdasio-A Slögna-Acqua Calda-Calezzo-Costa-Pila-Intragna

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    From Locarno railway station: Take the Centovalli Railway in the direction of Domodossola. Get off at Camedo (stop on request).

    Return from Intragna: Take the Centovalli Railway in direction Locarno. Get off at Locarno railway station. Further information: www.sbb.ch

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'690'569E 1'112'136N
    DD
    46.154616, 8.611024
    DMS
    46°09'16.6"N 8°36'39.7"E
    UTM
    32T 469964 5111300
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    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

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    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    12.2 km
    Duration
    4:30 h
    Ascent
    721 m
    Descent
    933 m
    Highest point
    824 m
    Lowest point
    336 m
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