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Pizzo Leone Trail

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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
    8:00 h
    2,031 m
    2,031 m
    1,640 m
    213 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
    T2difficult
    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
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    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.

    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

    SwissGrid
    2'702'255E 1'113'468N
    DD
    46.164929, 8.762559
    DMS
    46°09'53.7"N 8°45'45.2"E
    UTM
    32T 481669 5112399
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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 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)

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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    Difficulty
    T2difficult
    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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