For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Brione (Verzasca). Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful long-distance hikes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful long-distance hikes in Brione (Verzasca)
Long distance hiking trail
· Ticino Alps
Gotthard Pass: From Wassen to Lake Maggiore
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-stage route
127.2 km
64:00 h
9,716 m
10,431 m
Gotthard crossing from the myth to the real "being" of the 21st century. The alternative route away from traffic.
Long distance hiking trail
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 4: Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Brione Verzasca
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Stage 4
9.7 km
3:50 h
348 m
1,665 m
The fourth and last stage of this four-valley tour leads from Vallemaggia to the Verzasca Valley. A nice alternative to experience Ticino away from the lake promenade and palm trees.
Long distance hiking trail
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 2: Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Brione Verzasca
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 2
9.7 km
3:50 h
354 m
1,667 m
The second day of the valley crossing from Vallemaggia to the Verzasca Valley is dedicated to the long descent. But there are many nice surprises to discover along the way.
Long distance hiking trail
Maggia-Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Brione Verzasca
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-stage route
19.6 km
9:30 h
2,299 m
1,869 m
Beautiful and physically demanding two-day tour from Vallemaggia into the Verzasca Valley. A break in the midst of alpine scenery.
Long distance hiking trail
Sentiero Verzasca (SvizzeraMobile 74)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Multi-stage route
34.7 km
11:30 h
1,320 m
2,040 m
The Verzascatal valley is known as idyllic - and so is the trail, particularly the first section. It then leads past abandoned alps, a sign that life here was not always so idyllic. Particularly impressive: the mountain village of Corippo.
Long distance hiking trail
· Val Verzasca
Brione Verzasca-Capanna Starlaresc-Brione Verzasca
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Multi-stage route
15.9 km
8:50 h
1,817 m
1,817 m
A challenging two-day tour in the wilds of the Verzasca valley. A unique experience featuring alpine terrain, stunning views and deep-green mountain lakes.
Long distance hiking trail
· Val Verzasca
Brione Verzasca-Rifugio Sambuco-Sonogno
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Multi-stage route
23.9 km
10:15 h
2,019 m
1,865 m
A two-day tour in remote alpine terrain. A wonderful opportunity for clearing the mind and discovering the natural environment of the Verzasca valley.
Long distance hiking trail
· Ascona-Locarno
Sentiero Verzasca (SvizzeraMobile 74) - Stage 1: Sonogno-Lavertezzo
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 1
13.6 km
3:50 h
220 m
560 m
Sonogno and Lavertezzo with its stone arched bridge are both worth visiting. The countryside between is also delightful: you hike through an area of untouched and stony Ticino mountain landscape and are certain to stop at a typical grotto.
Long distance hiking trail
· Ascona-Locarno
Monte Zucchero from Brione and Rifugio Sambuco By Exped Tribe
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
26.9 km
10:15 h
2,090 m
2,089 m
Long, secluded, Alpine! A beautiful two-day hike for fit walkers in incredible surroundings!
Long distance hiking trail
· Bellinzona and Valleys
von Airolo zum Lago Maggiore
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
77.7 km
31:20 h
5,702 m
6,697 m
Nord-Süd-Durchquerung des Tessin bis zum Lago Maggiore.
Airolo
Rifugio Garzonera
Capanna Campo Tencia
Rifugio Alpe Sponda
Sonogno
Capanna Alpe Nimi
Locarno
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