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Sonogno-Corte-Sonogno

Hiking Trail · Val Verzasca
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    A visit to Sonogno and its vicinity. This leisurely walk along the Redorta stream takes in the village and the beauty of the local scenery.
    easy
    Distance 5.7 km
    1:40 h
    194 m
    194 m
    1,045 m
    912 m

    Sonogno, the last village in the Verzasca valley, can be reached by car or bus (Locarno-Tenero-Sonogno route). This easy walk on a good path starts at the playground/ice rink, where you start by crossing the bridge and then follow the Redorta on the other side.

    A few minutes later you reach the awe-inspiring La Froda waterfall, some 100 metres in height. You could cross the bridge here and return to Sonogno. Alternatively, continue along the Costa della Valegia to Corte and cross the stream there.

    The walk back is on the road with little or no traffic. You might like to pop in to the Grotto for a meal. Back in Sonogno, stroll around the alleys of this ancient village, which has the feel of a museum: traditional stone houses, balconies with flowers, cobbled streets, little shops selling local produce, and restaurants. Make sure you visit the local museum and the House of Wool.

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    Update: January 03, 2024
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,045 m
    Lowest point
    912 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 45.98%Path 47.08%Road 6.92%
    Asphalt
    2.6 km
    Path
    2.7 km
    Road
    0.4 km
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    Start

    Sonogno
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'703'854E 1'134'061N
    DD
    46.349904, 8.787848
    DMS
    46°20'59.7"N 8°47'16.3"E
    UTM
    32T 483676 5132947
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    Destination

    Sonogno

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'703'854E 1'134'061N
    DD
    46.349904, 8.787848
    DMS
    46°20'59.7"N 8°47'16.3"E
    UTM
    32T 483676 5132947
    w3w 
    ///meanest.modes.respected
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.7 km
    Duration
    1:40 h
    Ascent
    194 m
    Descent
    194 m
    Highest point
    1,045 m
    Lowest point
    912 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Refreshment stops available Family-friendly

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