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Vogorno-Capanna Borgna-Lavertezzo
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A demanding two-day tour from Vogorno to Lavertezzo that takes the form of an adventurous journey featuring wild valleys, dense woodland and limitless views.
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Distance 21.6 km
Duration9:45 h
Ascent1,992 m
Descent1,943 m
Highest point2,219 m
Lowest point491 m
This delightful two-day tour high above the Verzasca valley starts in Vogorno, which can be reached by car or bus (Locarno-Tenero-Sonogno route). Steep steps lead past a beautiful bathing area through the fairytale forest reserve Val della Porta to Rienza. After a breather, the extremely steep ascent continues to the Capanna Borgna. Pause every now and then to appreciate the amazing views far over the Lago Maggiore. On arrival at the refuge, the spellbinding mountainscape is all yours.
Beverage and food staples may be purchased at the refuge (open June to October) and cooking possibility is provided.
The second day starts with a stony ascent to the Bocchetta di Rognoi, at which point a detour to the Pizzo di Vogorno is possible (around 1 hr, white-red-white path not maintained by Ascona-Locarno Tourism). The descent from the Bocchetta is very steep and stony. The path negotiates dense woods down the long Val Carecchio to Lavertezzo and the bus stop (Locarno-Tenero-Sonogno route).
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Mariano Berri
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Difficulty
T3
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Highest point
2,219 m
Lowest point
491 m
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Asphalt 0.21%Forested/wild trail 12.04%Path 81.08%Road 6.65%Unknown 0%
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46 m
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2.6 km
Path
17.5 km
Road
1.4 km
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2 m
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Mountain hut BorgnaSafety information
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2'709'526E 1'119'964N
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46.222214, 8.858196
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46°13'20.0"N 8°51'29.5"E
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32T 489063 5118747
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Difficulty
T3
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
21.6 km
Duration
9:45 h
Ascent
1,992 m
Descent
1,943 m
Highest point
2,219 m
Lowest point
491 m
Public-transport-friendly
Multi-stage route
Refreshment stops available
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Long Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 1: Vogorno-Capanna Borgna
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Difficulty
T3
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Stage 1
Distance
9 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
1,548 m
Descent
64 m
First stage of a two-day hike in the unspoiled nature on the heights of the Val Verzasca. A steep route, rewarded by the view once you reach ...
from Mariano Berri,
Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Long Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 2: Capanna Borgna-Lavertezzo
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Difficulty
T3
difficult
Stage 2
Distance
12.2 km
Duration
4:45 h
Ascent
444 m
Descent
1,819 m
Second stage of a challenging two-day hike in Val Verzasca. A route among granite blocks, nature, and silence – fantastic for recharging your energy.
from Mariano Berri,
Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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