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Comologno-Alpe Salèi-Vergeletto

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Tour through picturesque landscapes and living traditions. Hike from Comologno to Vergeletto, with a stop at Alpe Salèi.
moderate
Distance 14.7 km
5:50 h
1,158 m
1,344 m
1,924 m
889 m
Comologno is the second most remote village in the Onsernone Valley and the starting point of this exciting tour through picturesque landscapes and local traditions. The climb from Comologno to the sunny hamlet of Ligünc is very steep. Afterwards, the trail runs in the forest until Alpe Salèi, which smells of larch and provides pleasant shade in summer. A truly magical atmosphere! If you have the time and the inclination, you can make a short detour to the mountain lake of the same name on the Salèi, it is worth it! The jewel surrounded by larches and peaks is a real feast for the eyes. Afterwards, you can enjoy an excellent meal at the Capanna Alpe Salèi before taking the cable car or walking down to Vergeletto. In Vergeletto, a very special tradition was revived a few years ago - the production of Farina Bóna. A flour made from roasted maize, which has even become a Slow Food product. This is where the smell of popcorn comes from in the alleys of Vergeletto.
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Author
Mariano Berri 
Update: October 07, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,924 m
Lowest point
889 m
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Track types

Path 98.66%Road 1.33%
Path
14.5 km
Road
0.2 km
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Rest stops

Palazzo Gamboni - swiss historic hotel
Mountain hut Salei

Safety information

Sentieri Svizzeri - Escursioni sicure

Start

Comologno
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'687'805E 1'117'542N
DD
46.203613, 8.576261
DMS
46°12'13.0"N 8°34'34.5"E
UTM
32T 467309 5116758
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Destination

Vergeletto

Turn-by-turn directions

Comologno-Capanna Salei-Al Laghétt di Salèi-Capanna Salei-Vergeletto

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'687'805E 1'117'542N
DD
46.203613, 8.576261
DMS
46°12'13.0"N 8°34'34.5"E
UTM
32T 467309 5116758
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Equipment

  • Hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
  • Comfortable and sturdy footwear
  • Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
  • Telescope sticks if necessary,
  • Sun and rain protection
  • Snacks and drinking water
  • First aid kit
  • Penknife
  • Mobile phone, headlight if necessary
  • Maps

Similar routes nearby

  • Comologno-Monte Comino
  • Sentiero Salèi e Pizzo Zucchero (SvizzeraMobile 638)
  • Spruga-Alpe Saléi-Comologno
  • Vergeletto and the Salei alpine lake
  • Vergeletto-Capanna Alzasca
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
14.7 km
Duration
5:50 h
Ascent
1,158 m
Descent
1,344 m
Highest point
1,924 m
Lowest point
889 m
Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available

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