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Val Porta Forest Reserve: Vogorno-Capanna Borgna-Vogorno

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    Two-day route in the Val Porta forest reserve. A journey into a side valley of the Verzasca Valley, to discover the natural development of the forest, its flora, and fauna.

    difficult
    Distance 20.7 km
    9:05 h
    2,011 m
    2,011 m
    2,059 m
    491 m

    The 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 Vogorno community to preserve and promote the development of spontaneous fauna and flora and the conservation of genetic heritage (larch, silver fir, and beech). The best way to discover this fascinating world is a two-day route with an overnight stay at Capanna Borgna. The route starts at Vogorno and follows the white-red-white mountain trail, except for the alpine path along the Sassello wall, marked in white-blue-white. There are 25 features to admire during the hike, many of which are traces of human activity. A morphologically challenging terrain that has been used by our ancestors with great ingenuity. The steep left side of the valley is hard to access, while the sunny pastures are on the right. Get to know the Val Porta and let yourself be inspired by the diversity of its flora and fauna.

    More information at www.valporta.ch

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    Difficulty
    T4difficult
    Overall difficulty
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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%
    Asphalt
    520 m
    Forested/wild trail
    1.3 km
    Path
    18.8 km
    Unknown
    80 m
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    Rest stops

    Mountain hut Borgna

    Safety information

    Swiss Trails - Safe hikes

    Tips and suggestions

    https://www.valporta.ch/en

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    From Tenero: take bus 321 towards Sonogno. Get off at Vogorno Sant'Antonio stop.

    From Vogorno: take bus 321 towards Tenero, Brere. Get off at Tenero station.

    Directions

    From Locarno, take the A13 towards Bellinzona until Gordola. At Gordola, take the turn-off for the Verzasca Valley. Follow the road to Vogorno. There are parking spaces (very limited) in Vogorno.

    Coordinates

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    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
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    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

    • Protection from sun and rain

    • Provisions and portable water

    • First aid kit

    • Knife

    • Mobile phone

    • Headlamp

    • Map material

    • Identity documents

    • Toiletry bag and travel towel

    • Hand washing detergent and clothesline rope, camping equipment (tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, cooking equipment), possibly cabin equipment

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

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    Difficulty
    T4difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    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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    Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
    Val Porta: Vogorno - Capanna Borgna
    recommended route Difficulty T3 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 T3 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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