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Piano di Peccia-Poncione di Braga Hut-Piano di Peccia

Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
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    To get to know the alpine face of Ticino. A route in an isolated setting (over 2363 m a.s.l.).
    moderate
    Distance 16.6 km
    7:15 h
    1,405 m
    1,405 m
    2,359 m
    1,032 m

    The white-red path from Piano di Peccia to the Poncione di Braga Hut is full of stairs: through forest and wide pastures, the ascent starts gently, but it becomes steep from Corte di Fondo di Sròdan.

    The hut can already be seen from below as it is perched on a rocky spur. The landscape is dotted with green meadows, waterfalls, small streams, and high alpine peaks. Once arrived, the panoramic view and sunny terrace invite you to take a break. The hut (staffed in July and August) is accessible and open all year round (in winter it is a preferred destination for ski mountaineering).

    Then continue towards Tanèda, where you encounter the sparkling Lago della Froda, with the Corte della Froda just below, active in the summer period, where Vallemaggia cheese is produced and sold. Along the gravel road, return to Piano di Peccia (check the bus schedule).

    Author’s recommendation

    Attention: due to landslides, the path is diverted from Piano di Peccia, Sant'Antonio locality, towards Ghèiba and the Poncione di Braga Hut, until further notice.

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    Difficulty
    T3 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    2,359 m
    Lowest point
    1,032 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 0.09%Forested/wild trail 27.70%Path 65.34%Road 6.85%
    Asphalt
    15 m
    Forested/wild trail
    4.6 km
    Path
    10.9 km
    Road
    1.1 km
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    Rest stops

    Mountain hut Poncione di Braga

    Public transport

    Outbound from Locarno, Station: take bus NFB 315, direction Cavergno, village. Get off at the stop Bignasco, Post Office. Bus 334 direction Fusio, village. Get off at the stop Peccia, village. Bus 335 to Piano di Peccia. Reservation 10 min before departure (+41 79 577 48 11).

    Return from Piano di Peccia: take bus 335 at Peccia, village. Reservation 40 min before departure (+41 79 577 48 11). Bus 334 to Bignasco, village. Take bus 315 direction Locarno, Station. For more information: www.sbb.ch   

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'689'875E 1'141'034N
    DD
    46.414638, 8.607610
    DMS
    46°24'52.7"N 8°36'27.4"E
    UTM
    32T 469844 5140193
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    • Trekking backpack (approx. 50 liters) with rain cover
    • Sturdy and comfortable shoes, possibly spare shoes / sandals
    • Clothing suitable for weather conditions and durable, layering clothing principle
    • Change of clothes
    • Trekking poles
    • Sun and rain protection
    • Provisions and portable water
    • First aid kit
    • Pocket knife
    • Mobile phone
    • Headlamp
    • Cartographic material
    • Identity documents
    • Toiletry bag and travel towel
    • Hand washing detergent and clothesline rope, camping equipment (tent, mattress, sleeping bag, cooking utensils), possibly hut equipment

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

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    Difficulty
    T3 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    16.6 km
    Duration
    7:15 h
    Ascent
    1,405 m
    Descent
    1,405 m
    Highest point
    2,359 m
    Lowest point
    1,032 m
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    Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
    Stage 1: Piano di Peccia-Mountain hut Poncione di Braga
    recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate Stage 1
    Distance 5.9 km
    Duration 2:42 h
    Ascent 970 m
    Descent 2 m

    Red-and-white waymarked hike in the mountains of the Lavizzara valley

    from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
    Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
    Stage 2: Poncione di Braga Hut-Piano di Peccia
    recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate Stage 2
    Distance 11.1 km
    Duration 4:05 h
    Ascent 358 m
    Descent 1,327 m

    Ascent on the white-red trail to Piano di Peccia through the alpine landscape.

    from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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