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Spruga-Monte Comino-Intragna

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    From the most remote corner of the Onsernone Valley to the Centovalli: a two-day hike in the heart of an impressive alpine landscape and in the Onsernone forest reserve.
    moderate
    Distance 18.6 km
    8:50 h
    1,535 m
    2,311 m
    1,878 m
    336 m
    Arrival at Spruga by bus or car. Cross the Isorno river before starting the climb to Alpe Ruscada. Up to Casón, the trail climbs through the beech trees of the Onsernone forest reserve. Pass under Pizzo di Mezzodì then continue towards Alpe Ruscada. The trail continues to Capellone (with the possibility to climb Pizzo Ruscada), then along the ridge descends to Corte Nuovo (from June to October it is possible to stay overnight at the refuge). A long route with ascents and descents leads to Monte Comino (from April to October the cable car to the Verdasio station can be taken here), passing in front of the Madonna della Segna church and the peat bog. The Alla Capanna hotel offers every comfort for the night, including meals. The crossing to Sèlna passes over steep slopes. Descend to Costa and then to Pila to finally reach Intragna, from where the Centovallina or the Onsernone Valley bus can be taken.

    Attention: the Intragna-Pila-Costa cable car is out of service until further notice due to renovation work. Information is available on the website www.ascona-locarno.com/funivia-intragna or at our information desks.

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    Difficulty
    T3 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,878 m
    Lowest point
    336 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 6.19%Forested/wild trail 3.46%Path 85.89%Road 4.32%Unknown 0.11%
    Asphalt
    1.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    646 m
    Path
    16 km
    Road
    807 m
    Unknown
    22 m
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    Palazzo Gamboni - swiss historic hotel
    Palazzo della Barca, Comologno
    Spruga
    Bagni di Craveggia
    Pizzo Ruscada
    Rifugio Corte Nuovo
    Biotopo Monte Comino
    Cable car Verdasio-Monte Comino
    Swing the World Aula
    Swing the World Costa
    Bell tower Intragna
    The regional Centovalli and Pedemonte Museum
    Intragna

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    From Locarno: take bus B 324 towards Spruga.

    Return from Intragna: take the Centovallina towards Locarno. Get off at the station. Or take bus B 324 to return to the Onsernone Valley. More information: www.sbb.ch

    Coordinates

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    2'687'179E 1'117'174N
    DD
    46.200378, 8.568085
    DMS
    46°12'01.4"N 8°34'05.1"E
    UTM
    32T 466676 5116401
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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    To enjoy the route we recommend purchasing the official maps from the Federal Office of Topography Swisstopo. Furthermore, the site map.geo.admin.ch offers constantly updated data.

    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 principle
    • Change of clothes
    • Trekking poles
    • Sun and rain protection
    • Provisions and portable water
    • First aid kit
    • Pocket knife
    • Cell phone
    • Headlamp
    • Map material
    • Identity documents
    • Toiletry bag and travel towel
    • Hand wash detergent and clothesline, camping equipment (tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, cooking equipment), possibly hut equipment

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    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
    18.6 km
    Duration
    8:50 h
    Ascent
    1,535 m
    Descent
    2,311 m
    Highest point
    1,878 m
    Lowest point
    336 m
    Public-transport-friendly Multi-stage route Scenic Refreshment stops available Cableway ascent/descent Linear route

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    Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
    Stage 1: Spruga-Corte Nuovo-Monte di Comino
    recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate Stage 1
    Distance 11.4 km
    Duration 6:10 h
    Ascent 1,285 m
    Descent 1,238 m

    First stage of a two-day hike to discover a dreamlike landscape, between the Onsernone Valley and the Centovalli. An adventure on a mountain path ...

    from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
    Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
    Stage 2: Monte di Comino-Selna-Intragna
    recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 2
    Distance 7.1 km
    Duration 2:45 h
    Ascent 152 m
    Descent 1,067 m

    First stage of a scenic two-day tour between the Onsernone Valley and the Centovalli. An adventure on a red and white mountain trail.

    from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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