The Valle Verzasca trail, although it appears to be a flat run at first glance, actually features a varied route characterized by numerous ups and downs. The route stretches from south to north following the river and its many refreshing pools. Not to be missed are the impressive Verzasca Dam and the Lavertezzo bridge, as well as the many picturesque villages and passages situated throughout the valley.
The route can start either from Mergoscia (735 m) or from the Verzasca Dam (478 m). In the first case, you reach Corippo (563 m) walking about a hundred meters above the artificial lake. Then you descend to the "Corippo Junction".
In the second case, starting from the dam, after a long stretch of forest, you pass through the many hamlets of Vogorno before returning to the forest to reach the "Corippo Junction" as well.
From here, the route continues flat to the village of Lavertezzo (536 m), very famous for its double-arched bridge and its magnificent green water pools.
Continue to Brione (756 m) along a section where a few years ago an "Art Trail" was created, of which some contemporary artists' sculptures can still be seen, set in a truly happy natural context. These works vary in style, techniques, and materials (ceramics, wood, metal, glass, and stone). As expected, some of these sculptures have "merged" with nature, while others have kept their original appearance.
The route continues among old buildings and chapels – you can even see recently highlighted wolf traps – up to the last village. Sonogno (917 m) hosts the "Wool House" and the ethnographic museum, which collects the memories of the valley and the history of chimney sweeps. From Sonogno you return by postal bus.
