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Val Porta Forest Reserve: Vogorno-Capanna Borgna-Vogorno

Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
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    Two-day tour to the Val Porta forest reserve. A journey into a natural side valley of the Verzasca Valley, to raise awareness of natural forest development, flora and fauna.
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    Distance 20.7 km
    9:05 h
    2,011 m
    2,011 m
    2,059 m
    491 m

    Val Porta is nestled between the two peaks of Pizzo Vogorno (2442 m a.s.l.) and Cima di Sassello (1899 m a.s.l.). The forest reserve (641 ha) was founded in 2016 by the patriziato of Vogorno to preserve and promote the development of spontaneous fauna and flora and to preserve the genetic heritage (larch, silver fir and beech). The best way to discover this fascinating world is on a two-day hike, with an overnight stay at the Borgna hut. The tour starts in Vogorno and follows the white-red mountain trail, except for the section along the Sassello wall, which is marked white-blue. There are 25 sights to admire on the hike, many of which are traces of human use. A morphologically challenging terrain that was used by our ancestors with great ingenuity. The steep left side of the valley is difficult to access, whereas sunny pastures can be found on the right. Get to know the Val Porta and be inspired by the diverse flora and fauna.

    More information at www.valporta.ch

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    Update: September 10, 2024
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    Highest point
    2,059 m
    Lowest point
    491 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 2.51%Forested/wild trail 6.17%Path 90.92%Unknown 0.38%
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    0.5 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1.3 km
    Path
    18.8 km
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    Rest stops

    Mountain hut Borgna

    Safety information

    Sentieri Svizzeri - Escursioni sicure

    Tips and suggestions

    https://www.valporta.ch/en

    Start

    Vogorno
    Coordinates:
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    2'709'510E 1'120'011N
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    46.222640, 8.858000
    DMS
    46°13'21.5"N 8°51'28.8"E
    UTM
    32T 489048 5118794
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    Destination

    Vogorno

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Vogorno-Alpe di Foppiana-Cima di Sassello-Forcola-Capanna Borgna-Pianca-Rienza-Colletta-Vogorno

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    From Tenero: Take bus 321 in the direction of Sonogno. Get off at the Vogorno, Sant’Antonio stop.

    From Vogorno: Take bus 321 in the direction of Tenero, Brere. Get off at Tenero railway station.

    Directions

    From Locarno take the A13 in the direction of Bellinzona as far as Gordola. In Gordola take the turn-off for Valle Verzasca. Follow the road to Vogorno. There are very limitated parking options in Vogorno.

     

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'709'510E 1'120'011N
    DD
    46.222640, 8.858000
    DMS
    46°13'21.5"N 8°51'28.8"E
    UTM
    32T 489048 5118794
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    • Hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
    • Comfortable and sturdy footwear
    • Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
    • Telescope sticks if necessary
    • Sun and rain protection
    • Snacks and drinking water
    • First aid kit
    • Penknife
    • Mobile phone, headlight if necessary
    • Maps

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    Distance
    20.7 km
    Duration
    9:05 h
    Ascent
    2,011 m
    Descent
    2,011 m
    Highest point
    2,059 m
    Lowest point
    491 m
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    • 2 Stages
    Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
    Val Porta: Vogorno - Capanna Borgna
    recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1 closed
    Distance 11.2 km
    Duration 5:15 h
    Ascent 1,845 m
    Descent 427 m

    First stage of a two-day tour in the Val Porta, a side valley of the Verzasca Valley. After intensive land use, the tree vegetation is regaining ...

    from Zoe Pieren,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
    Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
    Val Porta: Capanna Borgna - Vogorno
    recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 2
    Distance 10.9 km
    Duration 4:05 h
    Ascent 180 m
    Descent 1,581 m

    Enchanting landscapes, magical forests and impressive buildings from the past await you on the second stage in the Val Porta forest reserve.

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