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Stage 2: Capanna Barone-Sonogno
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Two-day tour in the Val Vegornèss, a very green valley rich in water. Hike to the Capanna Barone with departure and return in the interesting village of Sonogno.
moderate
Distance 10.6 km
Duration3:05 h
Ascent0 m
Descent1,290 m
Highest point2,171 m
Lowest point912 m
The next day you return from Capanna Barone to Sonogno on the same trail. After Piodoo, descend to Corte della Pianca, Corte di Fondo, beyond the wooden bridge and to Cabiói. Along the Verzasca to the village of Sonogno, where the bus (Locarno-Tenero-Sonogno line) runs and it is worth taking a tour of the village. The Museum and the Wool House are unique!
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Mariano Berri
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Difficulty
T3
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
2,171 m
Lowest point
912 m
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Forested/wild trail 13.56%Path 63.54%Road 22.89%
Forested/wild trail
1.4 km
Path
6.7 km
Road
2.4 km
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Mountain hut BaroneSafety information
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Capanna Barone-Corte di Fondo-Cabiói-Sonogno
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Mountain hut BaroneCabioi
Sonogno
Museum of the Verzasca Valley
Wool center
Lago Barone
Coordinates
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2'700'764E 1'139'100N
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46.395699, 8.748804
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46°23'44.5"N 8°44'55.7"E
UTM
32T 480688 5138044
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Equipment
- Trekking backpack (approx. 50 liters) with rain cover
- Sturdy and comfortable shoes, possibly change shoes / sandals
- Clothing suitable for weather conditions and durable, layering principle
- Spare clothes
- Trekking poles
- Sun and rain protection
- Portable provisions and water
- First aid kit
- Knife
- Cell phone
- Headlamp
- Mapping 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
Difficulty
T3
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
10.6 km
Duration
3:05 h
Descent
1,290 m
Highest point
2,171 m
Lowest point
912 m
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