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Lodano-Alpe Canaa-Lodano

Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
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    Old beech forests shape the Valle die Lodano. Two-day circular hike through untouched nature in the heart of Vallemaggia.
    difficult
    Distance 16.5 km
    7:40 h
    1,790 m
    1,790 m
    1,843 m
    335 m

    The Valle di Lodano, with its old beech forests, is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna and is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Already in Lodano, you enter the forest and follow the red-and-white marked trail up to Castel. A large clearing with a stream and numerous rustic buildings – the ideal place for a break.

    The long path to Alp da Canaa steadily ascends and crosses the heart of the beech forest, where you can admire centuries-old trees; once arrived, you have a view over the entire lower Vallemaggia. The Alp da Canaa hut was renovated in 2005 and is open from around mid-May to the end of October. Those who want to complete the route in 2 days can stay overnight by reservation.

    The descent towards Solàda first leads to Alp di Pii, where there is a small biotope. From the panoramic point just above, you can enjoy a limitless view of the valley to the north and also to the south. Then you continue descending through the forest to the road, cross the vineyards, and return to Lodano.

    Day 1: Lodano - Castèll - Alp da Canaa, 6.5 km, 4h 30 min.

    Day 2: Alp da Canaa - Alp di Pii - Solada - Lodano, 8 km, 3h 10 min.

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    Difficulty
    T2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,843 m
    Lowest point
    335 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 3.91%Path 81.16%Road 14.91%
    Forested/wild trail
    645 m
    Path
    13.4 km
    Road
    2.5 km
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    Rest stops

    Capanna Alpe Canaa

    Safety information

    Swiss Hiking Federation - Safely on the trail

    Tips and suggestions

    http://valledilodano.ch/ 

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    From Locarno station: Take the NFB No. 315 towards Cavergno, Paese. Get off at the Lodano stop. Return from Lodano: Take the NFB No. 315 towards Locarno, Stazione. Get off at the station. More information: www.sbb.ch     

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'696'515E 1'124'039N
    DD
    46.260858, 8.690443
    DMS
    46°15'39.1"N 8°41'25.6"E
    UTM
    32T 476143 5123077
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    Equipment

    • Trekking backpack (approx. 50 liters) with rain cover
    • Sturdy and comfortable footwear, possibly spare shoes/sandals
    • Weather-appropriate and durable clothing in a layering principle
    • Change of clothes
    • Trekking poles
    • Sun and rain protection
    • Provisions and drinking water
    • First aid kit
    • Pocket knife
    • Mobile phone
    • Headlamp
    • Maps
    • Travel documents
    • Toiletry bag and travel towel
    • Handwashing detergent and clothesline, possibly camping equipment (tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, cooking equipment), possibly hut equipment

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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    Difficulty
    T2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    16.5 km
    Duration
    7:40 h
    Ascent
    1,790 m
    Descent
    1,790 m
    Highest point
    1,843 m
    Lowest point
    335 m
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    Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
    Stage 1: Lodano-Castello-Alpe Canaa
    recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 1
    Distance 7.5 km
    Duration 3:40 h
    Ascent 1,508 m
    Descent 8 m

    A walk in the mountains amongst a wealth of flora and fauna.

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    Long Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
    Stage 2: Alpe Canaa-Alpe di Pii-Soláda d Zóra-Lodano
    recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 2
    Distance 9 km
    Duration 3:15 h
    Ascent 96 m
    Descent 1,596 m

    A walk in the mountains through the Valle di Lodano forest reserve with panoramic views of the Vallemaggia.

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