Search on ascona-locarno.com

Winter Hiking recommended route

Verzasca Valley path (SvizzeraMobile 456)

Winter Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
Logo Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Responsible for this content
Ascona-Locarno Tourism Verified partner 
  • Sonogno
    Sonogno
    Photo: Ascona-Locarno Tourism

Selected alternatives for you

    Flat and easily accessible path, this route invites you to discover the Verzasca Valley during the less crowded time of the year. Walking along the river and among characteristic stone cottages, you can appreciate the tranquility of one of the most beautiful areas of Ticino.

    easy
    Distance 6.1 km
    2:00 h
    82 m
    82 m
    949 m
    868 m

    The route develops on the valley floor of the upper part of the valley, beyond the famous double-arched bridge of Lavertezzo.

    Not far from the road axis, the flow of the Verzasca river creates a unique and refreshing atmosphere. The green waters color the calm and snow-covered landscape. The bare trees let the warm sunlight filter through, inviting you to pause along the route.

    The path is conveniently served by public transport. Starting from the village of Sonogno, you first delve into the discovery of the initial stretch of the Redorta Valley. Then, you pass near the skating rink of the valley's sports center, and continue to the village of Frasco.

    Author’s recommendation

    Follow the logo shown for winter hikes on the pink directional signs.

    Profile picture of Mariano Berri
    Author
    Mariano Berri 
    Logo Ascona-Locarno Tourism
    Responsible for this content
    Ascona-Locarno Tourism  Verified partner 
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    949 m
    Lowest point
    868 m
    Best time of year
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Track types

    Show elevation profile

    Safety information

    Snow bulletin

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    By public transport to the stop: Sonogno

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'703'884E 1'134'051N
    DD
    46.349804, 8.788229
    DMS
    46°20'59.3"N 8°47'17.6"E
    UTM
    32T 483705 5132936
    w3w 
    ///alpha.worth.lifeguard
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    • Walking sticks
    • Cap
    • Gloves
    • Sunglasses
    • Sunscreen
    • Water bottle

    Localization

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

    Similar routes nearby

    • Coglio - Maggia
    • Verscio-Oratorio Sant'Anna-Castelliere-Tegna
    • Winter hike Collina Bassa
    • Winter hike Collina Alta
    • Winter walk along the lake from Tenero to Ascona
     These suggestions were generated by our system
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    6.1 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    82 m
    Descent
    82 m
    Highest point
    949 m
    Lowest point
    868 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Family-friendly Insider tip Groomed snow

    Weather at the starting point

    10-day forecast

    Statistics

    • Content
    • Show images Hide images
    Features
    Maps and trails
    Nothing selected - click and drag in the elevation profile to zoom
    Distance
    Duration
    Ascent
    Descent
    Elevation profile

    Plan your stay

    Our chatbot is currently in Beta. Please avoid entering any personal or sensitive data. The provided responses may not always be fully accurate, so we recommend verifying the information received.