Loco-Salmone Trail

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Explanation
From Loco (670 m), where a brief look around the small village centre is recommended to view the typical Ticino houses, the route heads north. Without gaining much height, you remain in dense forest until you reach the clearing of the valley floor and a small group of houses at the foot of the Garina Pass.
From Mulegn the route descends gently to Auressio, where the steep ascent to Cortone (1000 m) begins: once there you have views over much of the Onsernone valley, which is still very wild.
The last climb over the west ridge is an easy one up the Pizzo Salmone (1553 m). Once at the top, you are high above Lake Maggiore.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
Poor phone reception towards Mulegn and from Cortone to below the Pizzo Salmone.Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Locarno railway station: bus 324 towards Spruga. Alight at Loco Paese.
Return from Loco Paese: bus 324 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station.
Further information: www.sbb.ch
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Equipment
👕 Clothing:- Breathable technical shirt
- Trail shorts or leggings
- Sports socks
- Light wind-/rain jacket
- Cap or headband
- Sunglasses with UV protection
👟 Shoes:
- Trail running shoes with good grip
🥤 Hydration:
- Trail running backpack or waist belt
- At least 1 liter of water
- Energy bars, gels or dried fruit
🧭 Safety:
- Fully charged mobile phone
- Map or GPS track of the route
- Emergency whistle
- Small first-aid kit
- Emergency blanket
☀️ Other tips:
- Sunscreen
- Anti-chafing cream
- Trail poles (optional)
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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