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Maggia-Loco

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    Sacred art in the valleys of Ascona-Locarno. Idyllic villages, nature and precious paintings make this hike an exciting experience.
    moderate
    Distance 10.3 km
    4:40 h
    1,062 m
    707 m
    1,146 m
    791 m
    It is a journey into the world of sacred art, which is very common in the Locarno region. So, it is no coincidence that paintings of great value can be found in the most remote places. This first section of the three-day tour starts in the village of Maggia, where you can admire the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (bus stop Aurigeno-Moghegno). In the village, cross the imposing suspension bridge to Moghegno and the climb begins. The first few metres are on asphalt, then on a gravel road. Once on the hiking trail, the path climbs steadily upwards to Cortón. At the top, you are greeted by a large hamlet with many houses. In just over an hour, you reach the Passo della Garina, the crossing to the Onsernone Valley. The descent to Loco leads past various beautiful hamlets, offers wonderful views and unspoilt nature to enjoy the silence. In Loco, a visit to the church of San Remigio with its characteristic frescoes is worthwhile.
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    Update: October 07, 2024
    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,146 m
    Lowest point
    791 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 6.91%Forested/wild trail 3.78%Path 87.65%Road 1.65%
    Asphalt
    0.7 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.4 km
    Path
    9.1 km
    Road
    0.2 km
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    Sentieri Svizzeri - Escursioni sicure

    Start

    Maggia
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'697'737E 1'122'376N
    DD
    46.245722, 8.705932
    DMS
    46°14'44.6"N 8°42'21.4"E
    UTM
    32T 477330 5121391
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    Destination

    Loco

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Maggia-A Madrúna-La Còsta-A Cortón-Passo della Garina-Sella-Loco

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'697'737E 1'122'376N
    DD
    46.245722, 8.705932
    DMS
    46°14'44.6"N 8°42'21.4"E
    UTM
    32T 477330 5121391
    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
    10.3 km
    Duration
    4:40 h
    Ascent
    1,062 m
    Descent
    707 m
    Highest point
    1,146 m
    Lowest point
    791 m
    Linear route Scenic

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