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Monte Cordonico
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Beautiful sunny panoramic path with views of Lake Maggiore: can be run all year round due to its low elevation and southern orientation. Moderate elevation gain, also suitable for beginners.
moderate
Distance 16.3 km
Duration4:00 h
Ascent989 m
Descent989 m
Highest point1,007 m
Lowest point398 m
From the Monti della Trinità (400 m) the path starts with a climb and leads above Orselina towards Ronco di Bosco (570 m). This is followed by the only steep climb of the tour to its highest point above Cordonico (1010 m). Downhill, up and down to the Tendrasca vantage point (690 m). A large loop to Contra and back to the starting point.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
From Locarno railway station: bus 2 towards Brione sopra Minusio, Chiesa. Alight at Monti della Trinità. Return from Monti della Trinità: bus 2 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station. Further information: www.sbb.ch
Coordinates
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2'704'316E 1'114'479N
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46.173703, 8.789465
DMS
46°10'25.3"N 8°47'22.1"E
UTM
32T 483748 5113369
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Equipment
Light running backpack (approx. 5 to 10 liters) with rain cover if necessary
Trail running shoes
Special running socks if necessary
Adequate and breathable clothing in multiple layers
Trail running sticks if necessary
Sun and rain protection
Snacks and drinking water
First aid kit
Penknife
Mobile phone
Headlight and reflectors if necessary
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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