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Colma Trail
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A short but challenging route starting from Verscio and leading up to the summit of Colma, then returning to the starting point. The climb, although strenuous and demanding, is richly rewarded by a splendid view over the Centovalli and Lake Maggiore.
moderate
Distance 8.5 km
Duration2:10 h
Ascent662 m
Descent662 m
Highest point793 m
Lowest point274 m
From the picturesque village of Verscio, take a stone-paved hiking path that winds with a gentle slope up to the Sant'Anna oratory, a charming chapel dating back to the 17th century. After a short descent on stone steps, the path climbs again towards Monte Forcola. Here a short detour is recommended to visit the prehistoric ruins of Castelliere, one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the Locarno area.
The following climb to Colma is steep and technical, ideal for those who want to train on a path with a significant slope. Upon reaching Colma, a large terrace and a small chapel offer the perfect opportunity for a break, with a breathtaking view stretching from the Centovalli to Lake Maggiore.
The route then continues with a technical descent to the locality of Streccia, where an ancient mule track runs alongside the stream “Ri da Riei”, finally leading back to the starting point at Verscio.
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Zoe Pieren
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Difficulty
T3
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
793 m
Lowest point
274 m
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7.3 km
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178 m
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ColmaVerscio
Colma
Castelliere di Tegna (castle ruins)
Teatro Dimitri
Casa Palazzo Leoni
Oratorio Sant'Anna
Villa Cavalli
Coordinates
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2'699'685E 1'115'626N
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46.184720, 8.729753
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46°11'05.0"N 8°43'47.1"E
UTM
32T 479143 5114607
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Equipment
👕 Clothing:
- Technical breathable t-shirt
- Trail shorts or leggings
- Anti-blister sports socks
- Light windproof/rainproof jacket
- Cap or headband
- Sunglasses with UV protection
👟 Shoes:
- Trail shoes with good grip
🥤 Hydration and nutrition:
- Trail running backpack or belt
- At least 1 liter of water
- Energy snacks: bars, gels, or dried fruit
🧭 Safety and navigation:
- Charged mobile phone
- Map or GPS track of the route
- Emergency whistle
- Mini first aid kit
- Emergency thermal blanket
☀️ Other advice:
- Sunscreen
- Anti-chafing cream
- Trail poles (optional)
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Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
Difficulty
T3
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
8.5 km
Duration
2:10 h
Ascent
662 m
Descent
662 m
Highest point
793 m
Lowest point
274 m
Round trip
Scenic
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