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Pizzo Leone Trail
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Pizzo LeonePhoto: Vanesa Gorgal, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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Varied trail run from Losone to Pizzo Leone. Panoramic views, technical sections, and a relaxed cooldown along the Maggia.
difficult
Distance 31.7 km
Duration8:00 h
Ascent2,031 m
Descent2,031 m
Highest point1,640 m
Lowest point213 m
The trail starting in Losone runs through dense forests and quickly climbs up to Corona dei Pinci (1294 m). From there, several kilometers follow along a path on the ridge leading to Pizzo Leone (1616 m). Sometimes overlooking Lake Maggiore, sometimes the Centovalli, the viewpoints are countless.
The descent from Pizzo Leone to Rasa is rather technical and the path is often covered with leaves in autumn. Water points are scarce as you are on a ridge. On the way back you pass the picturesque villages of Corcapolo and Intragna with its imposing church tower.
The last part runs flat along the Maggia river – just right to cool down after the completed 25 km.
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Difficulty
T2
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Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
1,640 m
Lowest point
213 m
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Track types
Asphalt 20.04%Dirt road 5.51%Forested/wild trail 3.91%Path 65.83%Road 4.68%
Asphalt
6.4 km
Dirt road
1.7 km
Forested/wild trail
1.2 km
Path
20.9 km
Road
1.5 km
Safety information
In the area around Pizzo Leone and from Ca da l'Óm to Corcapolo, there is little to no reception.
The descent from Pizzo Leone towards Rasa is rather technical and often covered with leaves in autumn. Since it is on a ridge, there are only a few water points.
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Losone-Arcegno-Corona dei Pinci-Alpe di Naccio-Pizzo Leone-Rasa-Corcapolo-Costa-Intragna-Verscio-Losone
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Bosco di Maia Forest ReserveCorona di Pinz
Pizzo Leone
Rasa
Cable-car Verdasio-Rasa
Bell tower Intragna
Intragna
Meriggio
Losone
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Locarno train station: Take NFB No. 314 towards Ronco s.Ascona, Posta. Get off at the Losone, Posta stop.
Return from Losone: Take NFB No. 314 towards Locarno train station. Get off at the station.
More information: www.sbb.ch
Coordinates
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2'702'255E 1'113'468N
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46.164929, 8.762559
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46°09'53.7"N 8°45'45.2"E
UTM
32T 481669 5112399
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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 fruits
🧭 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)
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Difficulty
T2
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
31.7 km
Duration
8:00 h
Ascent
2,031 m
Descent
2,031 m
Highest point
1,640 m
Lowest point
213 m
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