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Palagnedra-Rasa-Sacro Monte di Brissago
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From the secluded village of Palagnedra to Brissago on the lake.
moderate
Distance 22.2 km
Duration8:30 h
Ascent1,539 m
Descent1,867 m
Highest point1,643 m
Lowest point214 m
Before setting off in the direction of Brissago, it is worth visiting the church of San Michele in Palagnedra. The church contains frescoes by the great Lombard painter Antonio da Tradate, which are among his absolute masterpieces. From Palagnedra, the trail leads through the impressive forest reserve to Bordei, a pretty restored hamlet. Continue up and down the steep slopes to Terra Vecchia, an ancient settlement that has also been restored over time. A short climb and you reach Rasa, the only car-free village in Ticino. Now the trail climbs to Pizzo Leone, from where you can enjoy a fantastic view over Lake Maggiore. The long descent zigzags down to Brissago, or more precisely to the Sacro Monte di Brissago pilgrimage site, whose history dates back to the 17th century. The chapel houses valuable frescoes and other art treasures. The descent to Brissago leads along the Way of the Cross, whose chapels are decorated with frescoes by Fryer Roberto.
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: October 07, 2024
Difficulty
T3
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
1,643 m
Lowest point
214 m
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Track types
Asphalt 21.83%Forested/wild trail 2.29%Path 66.55%Road 9.31%
Asphalt
4.8 km
Forested/wild trail
0.5 km
Path
14.8 km
Road
2.1 km
Safety information
Sentieri Svizzeri - Escursioni sicure
Start
Palagnedra
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'692'106E 1'112'884N
DD
46.161136, 8.631068
DMS
46°09'40.1"N 8°37'51.8"E
UTM
32T 471515 5112017
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Destination
Brissago
Turn-by-turn directions
Palagnedra-Boladée-Bordei-Terra Vecchia-Rasa-Termine-Pizzo Leone-Naccio-Comasca-Corte-Cartogna-Sacro Monte-Brissago
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'692'106E 1'112'884N
DD
46.161136, 8.631068
DMS
46°09'40.1"N 8°37'51.8"E
UTM
32T 471515 5112017
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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
Difficulty
T3
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
22.2 km
Duration
8:30 h
Ascent
1,539 m
Descent
1,867 m
Highest point
1,643 m
Lowest point
214 m
Public-transport-friendly
Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Weather at the route's trailhead
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