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Pizzo Leone
Photo: 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
T2difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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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