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Routes Switzerland Ascona-Locarno Stage 1: Lodano-Castello-Alpe Canaa
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Stage 1: Lodano-Castello-Alpe Canaa

Long-Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
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A walk in the mountains amongst a wealth of flora and fauna.
moderate
Distance 7.5 km
Duration3:40 h
Ascent1,508 m
Descent8 m
Highest point1,843 m
Lowest point335 m

A walk which reveals a section of the forest reserve and its biodiversity as you climb through the centre of the valley. The path starts steeply as soon as you leave Lodano, so you quickly gain height. Navigate through the forest up to Castello and a large clearing with numerous rustici, a river and meadows. You continue climbing steadily deep into the valley up to the Alpe Casgèira. The path presents no problems and is well marked. The landscape changes, the fir trees indicating that you are at a higher altitude and the destination is approaching. In the distance, you can spot the cross standing in front of the refuge.

The self-catering refuge is open from mid-June to mid-October and is equipped with beds, a kitchen and a fireplace.

Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
1,843 m
Lowest point
335 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Forested/wild trail 2.13%Path 81.50%Road 16.35%
Forested/wild trail
0.2 km
Path
6.1 km
Road
1.2 km
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Rest stops

Mountain hut Alp da Canaa

Safety information

Tips and hints

Refuge reservations: tel. +41 (0)79 513 02 34, email: canaa@valledilodano.ch

Start

Lodano (341 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'696'516E 1'124'039N
DD
46.260855, 8.690445
DMS
46°15'39.1"N 8°41'25.6"E
UTM
32T 476143 5123077
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Destination

Alpe Canaa

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Public transport

From Locarno railway station: bus 315 towards Cavergno, Paese. Alight at the bus stop Lodano. Return from Lodano: take the bus 315 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station. Further information:

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'696'516E 1'124'039N
DD
46.260855, 8.690445
DMS
46°15'39.1"N 8°41'25.6"E
UTM
32T 476143 5123077
w3w 
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Equipment

  • Trekking backpack (approx. 50 liters) with rain cover
  • Comfortable and sturdy footwear, second pair of shoes / sandals if necessary
  • Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
  • Change of clothes
  • Telescope sticks
  • Sun and rain protection
  • Snacks and drinking water
  • First aid kit
  • Penknife
  • Mobile phone
  • Headlight
  • Maps
  • Travel documents
  • Toilet bag and travel towel, travel detergent and clothesline, camping equipment if necessary (tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, cooking equipment), hut equipment if necessary
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.5 km
Duration
3:40 h
Ascent
1,508 m
Descent
8 m
Highest point
1,843 m
Lowest point
335 m
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