You could call it the "Lake Circuit," this wonderful route that leads to the picturesque Capanna Alzasca (1734 m).
difficult
Distance 24.3 km
Duration6:40 h
Ascent2,173 m
Descent2,173 m
Highest point2,139 m
Lowest point415 m
The path to the hut is in good condition and easy to walk, even though it is quite steep. You pass numerous alpine huts with typical Vallemaggia Rustici (stone houses). Once at the hut, you quickly reach Alzasca Lake (1855 m), a destination for many fishermen. From Bocchetta di Cansgéï (2036 m), you can enjoy a spectacular view of the lake and the Campo valley. In the distance, you can also see the face of Pizzo Bombögn.
From the pass, a level path leads up to 2135 m, from where the steep descent with some difficult sections begins, but with a view of Sascola Lake, a gem enclosed by rocks.
The lake is crystal clear and deserves a stop for a short but refreshing swim. From here, you follow a rather technical path to Rotonda (1268 m) and then further to Tacitt (668 m). On a balcony path, you return via Rovana to Cevio.
Author
Mariano Berri
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Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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Difficulty
T2difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
2,139 m
Lowest point
415 m
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Track types
Asphalt 3.81%Path 94.47%Road 1.70%
Asphalt
926 m
Path
23 km
Road
415 m
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Rest stops
Capanna Alzasca
Safety information
No particular danger. Capanna Alzasca is an excellent place to cool down and rest in bad weather.
Poor reception from Corte Nuovo to Rotonda.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Locarno train station: Take the NFB No. 315 towards Cavergno, Paese. Get off at the Cevio, Centro stop. Return from Cevio, Centro: Take the NFB No. 315 towards Locarno, Stazione. Get off at the train station. More information: www.sbb.ch
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'689'639E 1'130'198N
DD
46.317201, 8.602450
DMS
46°19'01.9"N 8°36'08.8"E
UTM
32T 469393 5129368
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
👕 Clothing:
Functional, breathable shirt
Trail running shorts or leggings
Sports socks
Light wind/rain jacket
Hat or headband
Sunglasses with UV protection
👟 Shoes:
Trail running shoes with good grip
🥤 Hydration:
Trail running backpack or hip belt
At least 1 liter of water
Energy bars, gels, or dried fruit
🧭 Safety:
Charged mobile phone
Map or GPS track of the route
Signal whistle
Small first aid kit
Emergency blanket
☀️ Additional tips:
Sunscreen
Anti-chafing cream
Trail running poles (optional)
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language
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Overall difficulty
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