Hiking Trail recommended route

Monte Comino-Comologno

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Panoramic hike from Centovalli into the wild and romantic Onsernone Valley. Up and down through enchanting landscapes and the impressive Onsernone forest reserve.
moderate
Distance 11.6 km
6:00 h
1,395 m
1,465 m
2,004 m
848 m
From Verdasio station, take the cable car to Monte Comino. Thanks to the cable car and the many hiking possibilities, Monte Comino is a popular destination. To the little church Madonna della Segna, up to Pizzin and up and down along the ridge to Pescia Lunga. A short climb leads to Corte Nuovo, from here the view over Lake Maggiore is fantastic! The last big climb is coming up - to Pizzo Ruscada. Those who prefer to skip the summit have the option of taking the trail below, in the direction of Capellone. From here you can enjoy a fabulous panorama as well. The descent is via Capellone and continues through the imposing Onsernone forest reserve, which has a considerable population of silver firs. Continue downhill until you reach the Isorno River, which cuts its way through the entire Onsernone Valley. Cross the river and up to Comologno, the idyllic village in the upper Onsernone Valley. Here you can visit the church of S. Giovanni Battista.
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Mariano Berri 
Update: July 23, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
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Highest point
2,004 m
Lowest point
848 m
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Track types

Asphalt 0.44%Path 99.38%Road 0.16%
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0.1 km
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Rest stops

Rifugio Corte Nuovo

Safety information

Sentieri Svizzeri - Escursioni sicure

Start

Monte Comino
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'693'242E 1'114'521N
DD
46.175705, 8.646090
DMS
46°10'32.5"N 8°38'45.9"E
UTM
32T 472682 5113630
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Destination

Comologno

Turn-by-turn directions

Monte Comino-Madonna della Segna-Pianasc-Pizzin-Pescia Lunga-Rifugio Corte Nuovo-Capellone-Pizzo Ruscada-Capellone-Muriscioli-Cima Pellosa-Comologno

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'693'242E 1'114'521N
DD
46.175705, 8.646090
DMS
46°10'32.5"N 8°38'45.9"E
UTM
32T 472682 5113630
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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
moderate
Distance
11.6 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
1,395 m
Descent
1,465 m
Highest point
2,004 m
Lowest point
848 m
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