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Lago del Naret-Sasso Nero-Lago del Naret
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Diga del NarètPhoto: Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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Immense vastness, majestic mountains and crystal-clear lakes. Route on a white-red trail through a high-altitude lake landscape.
moderate
Distance 8.6 km
Duration3:50 h
Ascent731 m
Descent731 m
Highest point2,625 m
Lowest point2,180 m
The artificial lake opened in 1970, Lago Narèt, is used to produce hydroelectric power and, with its 31.6 million m³, constitutes an imposing structure at 2300 m above sea level. The surrounding peaks and mountain lakes invite you to discover more about this place.
From the parking lot along Lago Narèt you continue to the Pass and then through the sparse landscape of the Valle del Coro and then uphill to the Bocchetta del Lago Nero. On the right you can admire Lago Nero and, with some luck, also encounter chamois and ibex.
The descent from the Bocchetta is very steep. After overcoming about 300 meters of elevation, the trail leads through the lake landscape of Laiòzz, a group of mountain lakes with some islets. You then continue downhill, passing Sasso Nero and a small shelter on the left. Follow one final ascent to return to Lago del Narèt.
The route can be comfortably done in both directions.
Author
Mariano Berri
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Difficulty
T3
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
2,625 m
Lowest point
2,180 m
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Forested/wild trail 5.78%Path 94.21%Unknown 0%
Forested/wild trail
498 m
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8.1 km
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Rifugio Sasso NeroDirections
It is recommended to arrive by car. From Locarno to Fusio and then to the artificial lake Naret parking lot.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'686'566E 1'147'525N
DD
46.473456, 8.565794
DMS
46°28'24.4"N 8°33'56.9"E
UTM
32T 466666 5146745
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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
- Mobile phone, possibly headlamp
- Map material
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Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
Difficulty
T3
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
8.6 km
Duration
3:50 h
Ascent
731 m
Descent
731 m
Highest point
2,625 m
Lowest point
2,180 m
Round trip
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