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Stage 1
Stage 1: Brione Verzasca-Rifugio Sambuco
Long distance hiking trail
· Val Verzasca
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Brione VerzascaPhoto: Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Easy-going first leg of a two-day tour in the mountains on the edge of the Verzasca valley, characterised by emerald green waters, alpine scenery and cosy refuges.
difficult
Distance 11.9 km
4:50 h
1,287 m
143 m
1,911 m
756 m
The tour starts at Brione Verzasca, which is reachable by car or bus (Locarno-Tenero-Sonogno route). The first 4 km or so to Daghéi follow an asphalted road along the Osura stream, which has lovely pools – perfect for taking a dip. The path to the Capanna Osola (May-October) is very pretty and suitable for families.
It ascends steadily through the larches of the wild Val d'Osura. The stream flowing by the refuge makes this place even more appealing to families. From here the path becomes stony, steep and very challenging.
The Rifugio Sambuco (May-October), your destination for the night, stands in a meadow beneath mighty peaks. This simple self-catering refuge has 16 berths, cooking facilities and a WC. The barren terrain, beautiful nature and silence up here are balm for the soul.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
1,911 m
Lowest point
756 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
0.2 km
Path
7.7 km
Road
4.1 km
Rest stops
Mountain hut OsolaRifugio Sambuco
Safety information
https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/welcome-to-switzerlands-hiking-trails.htmlStart
Brione Verzasca, Paese (756 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'704'218E 1'128'205N
DD
46.297175, 8.791259
DMS
46°17'49.8"N 8°47'28.5"E
UTM
32T 483923 5127087
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Destination
Rifugio Sambuco
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'704'218E 1'128'205N
DD
46.297175, 8.791259
DMS
46°17'49.8"N 8°47'28.5"E
UTM
32T 483923 5127087
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
11.9 km
Duration
4:50 h
Ascent
1,287 m
Descent
143 m
Highest point
1,911 m
Lowest point
756 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 4 Waypoints
- 4 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
m
Lowest point
m
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