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Pizzo Leone Trail
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Scenic trail run from Losone to Pizzo Leone. Panoramic views, technical sections and a relaxed finish along the Maggia river.
difficult
Distance 31.7 km
Duration8:00 h
Ascent2,031 m
Descent2,031 m
Highest point1,640 m
Lowest point213 m
This trail starts in Losone and leads through dense forests, climbing quickly to the Corona dei Pinci (1294 m). From there you follow a path along the ridge to Pizzo Leone (1616 m) for few kilometres. It's peppered with multiple views of Lake Maggiore and the Centovalli.
The descent from Pizzo Leone to Rasa is rather technical, the path often covered with leaves in autumn. Water can be hard to come because you’re on a ridge.
On the way back you pass the picturesque villages of Corcapolo and Intragna – the latter has an imposing church tower. The final section is flat and follows the Maggia river – perfect for rounding off this 25 km run.
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: June 02, 2025
Difficulty
T2
difficult
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
Little or no phone reception in the area around Pizzo Leone and from Ca da l'Óm to Corcapolo. The descent from Pizzo Leone towards Rasa is rather technical and often covered with leaves in autumn.
Since you’re on a ridge, water is hard to come by.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Locarno railway station: bus 314 towards Ronco sopra Ascona, Posta. Alight at Losone, Posta.
Return from Losone: bus 314 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station.
Further 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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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)
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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Scenic
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