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Giro della Valle del Salto (SvizzeraMobile 611)

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Giro della Valle del Salto
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    A round walk through the pristine Valle del Salto valley above the mighty Maggia waterfall.
    moderate
    Distance 8.8 km
    3:35 h
    720 m
    720 m
    874 m
    327 m

    A long flight of steps leads from the old centre of Maggia village up to the chapel of Santa Maria della Pioda. You then pass vines (the location is unique), cross the old stone bridge (looking down is not recommended for those with vertigo!) and turn right at Bivio Voipo, where the red-and-white waymarked path into the Valle del Salto starts.

    The steadily ascending path penetrates deep into this wild valley, passing rustici, some of which occupy the most impossible locations such as extremely steep slopes. You traverse Canaa on your way down to the little Maiasco dam.

    Before descending, the path climbs again into the Valle di Ringio. Go down the iron steps to the starting point of the chapel of Santa Maria and back to Maggia (bus to Locarno according to timetable). The village has restaurants, and you could consider a dip in the pool at the foot of the glittering waterfall (Cascata del Salto).

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    Update: October 17, 2024
    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    874 m
    Lowest point
    327 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 11.04%Forested/wild trail 0.82%Path 86.18%Road 1.95%
    Asphalt
    1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.1 km
    Path
    7.6 km
    Road
    0.2 km
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    Start

    Maggia
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'697'757E 1'122'378N
    DD
    46.245731, 8.706191
    DMS
    46°14'44.6"N 8°42'22.3"E
    UTM
    32T 477350 5121392
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    Destination

    Maggia

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Maggia-I Pidèll-A Braiaa-La Còsta di Torzèd-A Talpígn-In Canaa d Zótt-In Rinsg-Cassinèla-In Òvia-Maggia

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    From Locarno railway station: bus 315 towards Cavergno, Paese. Alight at Maggia, Centro. Return from Maggia, Centro: Take the bus 315 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station. Further information:

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'697'757E 1'122'378N
    DD
    46.245731, 8.706191
    DMS
    46°14'44.6"N 8°42'22.3"E
    UTM
    32T 477350 5121392
    w3w 
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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

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    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.8 km
    Duration
    3:35 h
    Ascent
    720 m
    Descent
    720 m
    Highest point
    874 m
    Lowest point
    327 m
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