Salmone Trail

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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.
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Safety information
Poor phone reception towards Mulegn and from Cortone to below the Pizzo Salmone.Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
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
- Light running backpack (approx. 5 to 10 liters) with rain cover if necessary
- Trail running shoes
- Special running socks if necessary
- Adequate and breathable clothing in multiple layers
- Trail running sticks if necessary
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Penknife
- Mobile phone
- Headlight and reflectors if necessary
- Maps
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