Rasa is a picturesque 16th century village in the Centovalli, located on a magnificent natural terrace surrounded by extensive pastures and dense woods.
moderate
Distance 12.8 km
Rasa is the only car-free village in Ticino. It can only be reached by cable car from Verdasio or on foot. This mountain hike commences with a gentle climb over the neighbouring Monti hamlet and on to Termine. From here, following the signs for Pizzo Leone, the route continues with a rather steep climb. Looking down you view the elongated Lake Maggiore stretching like a fjord to the broad Magadino Plain, while looking north views couldn't be more contrasting, with deep valleys and rugged canyons shaping the picturesque Centovalli landscape. A scenic ridge path now leads the way to the Alpe di Naccio and Corona dei Pinci on a pleasant descent - and it's from here that you make your way to Porto Ronco via Porera and Non following plenty of bends. Porto Ronco is a pretty harbour village on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Just above is Ronco s/Ascona, where it is worth visiting the church of San Martino.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,643 m
Lowest point
372 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
0.4 km
Dirt road
0.2 km
Path
12.2 km
Road
0 km
Safety information
Start
Rasa (889 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'693'937E 1'112'404N
DD
46.156567, 8.654662
DMS
46°09'23.6"N 8°39'16.8"E
UTM
32T 473335 5111501
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Destination
Ronco sopra Ascona
Turn-by-turn directions
Rasa-Termine-Pizzo Leone-Naccio-Corona di Pinz-Porera-Non-Ronco sopra Ascona
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'693'937E 1'112'404N
DD
46.156567, 8.654662
DMS
46°09'23.6"N 8°39'16.8"E
UTM
32T 473335 5111501
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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
moderate
Distance
12.8 km
Duration
5:20 h
Ascent
916 m
Descent
1,434 m
Highest point
1,643 m
Lowest point
372 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 4 Waypoints
- 4 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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