Maggia-Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Brione Verzasca
Long Distance Hiking

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Beautiful and physically demanding two-day tour from Vallemaggia into the Verzasca Valley. A break in the midst of alpine scenery.
moderate
Distance 19.6 km
Duration9:30 h
Ascent2,299 m
Descent1,869 m
Highest point2,089 m
Lowest point327 m
It is a tour through wild nature that is reserved for physically fit people due to its length and the many metres in altitude. The start is in Maggia, a small village in the Vallemaggia. Already here there is a lot to discover, such as the Cascata del Salto waterfall, which falls impressively into a large basin. The climb to the Rifugio Alpe Masnee begins with many stone steps up to the chapel of Santa Maria delle Pioda. Continue up and into the fairytale Valle del Salto, a long valley at the end of which there is a water lock. This is where the real climb begins. Shortly before reaching the day's destination, you reach Laghetto di Pianca. At the Rifugio Alpe Masnee you can enjoy total peace and alpine scenery. The descent to Brione Verzasca is long but varied. To the Starlaresc mountain lake (inhabited by alpine newts) and the hut of the same name, then towards Piano del Vald and down into the valley. Brione is an idyllic village, well worth a walk.

Author
Mariano Berri
Update: August 05, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,089 m
Lowest point
327 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt 4.02%Forested/wild trail 0.89%Path 91.06%Road 4.01%
Asphalt
0.8 km
Forested/wild trail
0.2 km
Path
17.9 km
Road
0.8 km
Rest stops
Mountain hut Alpe MasneeMountain hut Starlaresc
Safety information
https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/welcome-to-switzerlands-hiking-trails.htmlStart
Maggia (327 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'697'734E 1'122'378N
DD
46.245736, 8.705900
DMS
46°14'44.6"N 8°42'21.2"E
UTM
32T 477328 5121393
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Destination
Brione Verzasca
Turn-by-turn directions
Maggia-La Samaritána-In Òvia-Al Pontíd-Cassinèla-In Rinsg-In Máiasc-In Poèe-In Adèva-Al Bog-Laghetto di Pianca-Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Passo Deva-Lago del Starlarèsc da Sgióf-Capanna Starlaresc-Motarüch-Piano del Vald-Ganne-Piee-Brione Verzasca
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'697'734E 1'122'378N
DD
46.245736, 8.705900
DMS
46°14'44.6"N 8°42'21.2"E
UTM
32T 477328 5121393
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
- Trekking backpack (approx. 50 liters) with rain cover
- Comfortable and sturdy footwear, second pair of shoes / sandals if necessary
- Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
- Change of clothes,
- Telescope sticks
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Penknife
- Mobile phone
- Headlight
- Maps
- Travel documents
- Toilet bag and travel towel, travel detergent and clothesline, camping equipment if necessary (tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, cooking equipment), hut equipment if necessary
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
19.6 km
Duration
9:30 h
Ascent
2,299 m
Descent
1,869 m
Highest point
2,089 m
Lowest point
327 m
Public-transport-friendly
Multi-stage route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Insider tip
Summit route
Weather at the route's trailhead
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Maps and trails
- 2 Stages
Long Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 1: Maggia-Rifugio Alpe Masnee
Toprecommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 1
Distance
10.1 km
Duration
5:40 h
Ascent
1,945 m
Descent
202 m
Two-day tour from Vallemaggia to the Verzasca Valley, for both fitness and spirit. The silence and the natural beauty far above the valley bottom ...
from Mariano Berri,
Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Long Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 2: Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Brione Verzasca
Toprecommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 2
Distance
9.7 km
Duration
3:50 h
Ascent
354 m
Descent
1,667 m
The second day of the valley crossing from Vallemaggia to the Verzasca Valley is dedicated to the long descent. But there are many nice surprises ...
from Mariano Berri,
Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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