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Verzasca Dam-Mergoscia-Corippo-Lavertezzo
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The Sentierone, a path that crosses the entire Val Verzasca. A nice hike for the whole family from the Verzasca dam to Lavertezzo.
moderate
Distance 13.1 km
Duration4:20 h
Ascent707 m
Descent646 m
Highest point890 m
Lowest point470 m
The route starts by crossing the famous dam from which "007" James Bond jumped 220 meters into the void for the film "GoldenEye." The most daring can try this thrill from April to October. A gentle climb leads to Mergoscia. With Lake Vogorno at your feet and Lake Maggiore behind, the panorama is breathtaking. In Mergoscia there is a bakery (still functioning) and a church (an energetic place).
After crossing a chestnut forest, you arrive at the hamlet Perbiói, where there is a bench offering a fantastic view. Before Corippo, which has only 12 inhabitants, you descend the steps, cross the stone bridge, and go up.
Those who want can take the bus (Locarno-Tenero-Sonogno line) at Corippo, Bivio (approx. 1 km). In an up and down along the river, you reach Lavertezzo, where there is the two-arch bridge "Ponte dei Salti."
Return by bus, Locarno-Tenero-Sonogno line. The route can be done in both directions. There are restaurants in Mergoscia, Corippo and Lavertezzo.
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Mariano Berri
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Difficulty
T2
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
890 m
Lowest point
470 m
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Asphalt 28.18%Path 57.25%Road 14.56%
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3.7 km
Path
7.5 km
Road
1.9 km
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Swiss Trails - Safe hikes
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Verzasca Dam-Mergoscia-Corippo-Lavertezzo, Village
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Coordinates
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2'709'004E 1'116'941N
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46.195106, 8.850735
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46°11'42.4"N 8°51'02.6"E
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32T 488482 5115736
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Equipment
- Hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
- Sturdy and comfortable shoes
- Clothing suitable for weather conditions and durable, layering principle and possibly trekking poles
- Protection from sun and rain
- Provisions and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Mobile phone, possibly headlamp
- Map material
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Difficulty
T2
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
13.1 km
Duration
4:20 h
Ascent
707 m
Descent
646 m
Highest point
890 m
Lowest point
470 m
Public-transport-friendly
Refreshment stops available
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