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Monti di Caviano
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One-day route along the border with Italy. The Gambarogno region, particularly sunny in summer, is characterized by magnificent landscapes and views.
moderate
Distance 11 km
Duration6:00 h
Ascent1,413 m
Descent1,409 m
Highest point1,595 m
Lowest point207 m
Ranzo, located directly on the lakeshore, can be reached by train. The trail marked white-red-white climbs steeply through Sant'Abbondio, known for its crusty bread. A delightful stream flows through the valley, giving it a mystical charm. After the Monti di Sant'Abbondio and the Alpe Tempelina, you ascend in altitude to Monte Covreto. Along the Italian border, the descent begins towards Sasso Torricello. The path leads through the forest to the next stage, Alpetto Caviano, where the homonymous hut is located. It is a small unstaffed alpine hut (open from June to October) equipped with a kitchen and bathroom, cozy, and with a view that invites relaxation. The steep descent on the mule track leads to Cento Campi, where one can still admire an original example of a straw roof. It then descends towards the lake, to Dirinella, where it is possible to take the bus.
Author
Mariano Berri
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Difficulty
T2moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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From Locarno train station: Take the S20 in the direction of Castione-Arbedo. Get off at Cadenzzo. Continue with bus 350 in the direction of Dirinella. Get off at Ranzo, Paese. From Cadenazzo, depending on the connection, it is possible to continue with train S30 towards Ranzo-S. Abbondio.
From Dirinella: Take bus 350 in the direction of S. Antonino, Centri Commerciali. In Cadenazzo change to the S20 in the direction of Locarno. Alternatively, take bus 350 to Magadino and continue by boat to Locarno.
Coordinates
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2'702'922E 1'107'613N
DD
46.112164, 8.769903
DMS
46°06'43.8"N 8°46'11.7"E
UTM
32T 482219 5106535
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Equipment
Hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
Sturdy and comfortable shoes
Clothing suitable for the 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 materials
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
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Difficulty
T2moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
11 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
1,413 m
Descent
1,409 m
Highest point
1,595 m
Lowest point
207 m
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