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Long Distance Hiking recommended route Stage 1

Stage 1: Brione Verzasca-Rifugio Sambuco

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    Easy-going first leg of a two-day tour in the mountains on the edge of the Verzasca valley, characterised by emerald green waters, alpine scenery and cosy refuges.
    moderate
    Distance 11.9 km
    4:50 h
    1,287 m
    54 m
    1,911 m
    756 m
    The tour starts at Brione Verzasca, which is reachable by car or bus (Locarno-Tenero-Sonogno route). The first 4 km or so to Daghéi follow an asphalted road along the Osura stream, which has lovely pools – perfect for taking a dip. The path to the Capanna Osola (May-October) is very pretty and suitable for families.

    It ascends steadily through the larches of the wild Val d'Osura. The stream flowing by the refuge makes this place even more appealing to families. From here the path becomes stony, steep and very challenging.

    The Rifugio Sambuco (May-October), your destination for the night, stands in a meadow beneath mighty peaks. This simple self-catering refuge has 16 berths, cooking facilities and a WC. The barren terrain, beautiful nature and silence up here are balm for the soul.

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    Update: November 05, 2024
    Difficulty
    T3 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,911 m
    Lowest point
    756 m
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 1.42%Path 64.13%Road 34.43%
    Forested/wild trail
    170 m
    Path
    7.7 km
    Road
    4.1 km
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    Rest stops

    Mountain hut Osola
    Rifugio Sambuco

    Safety information

    https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/welcome-to-switzerlands-hiking-trails.html

    Coordinates

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    2'704'218E 1'128'205N
    DD
    46.297175, 8.791259
    DMS
    46°17'49.8"N 8°47'28.5"E
    UTM
    32T 483923 5127087
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    Difficulty
    T3 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    11.9 km
    Duration
    4:50 h
    Ascent
    1,287 m
    Descent
    54 m
    Highest point
    1,911 m
    Lowest point
    756 m

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