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Stage 2
Stage 2: Capanna Alzasca-Cevio
Long-Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
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Capanna AlzascaPhoto: Vanesa Gorgal, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
A cross-country tour through some marvellously quiet, pristine scenery.
moderate
Distance 9.6 km
3:32 h
141 m
1,462 m
1,774 m
416 m
A steadily descending path (waymarked red-and-white) leads from the Alzasca refuge to Cevio. Forest alternates with clearing, offering a variety of views.
The path, some of which is new, offers good grip underfoot in the steeper sections between Corte di Fondo and Valle. You continue down to Morella di Sotto, which is surrounded by a large pasture, then zigzag across meadows and through the deciduous forest to the centre of Cevio. The village is home to the Vallemaggia Museum, which focuses on many of the aspects that have shaped the valley through the ages.
There's an hourly bus service between Cevio and Locarno.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
1,774 m
Lowest point
416 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
0.1 km
Path
8.8 km
Road
0.7 km
Safety information
Start
Capanna Alzasca (1,733 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'688'699E 1'125'076N
DD
46.271261, 8.589283
DMS
46°16'16.5"N 8°35'21.4"E
UTM
32T 468352 5124269
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Destination
Cevio
Turn-by-turn directions
Capanna Alzasca-Corte Nuovo-Costa di Fondo-Valle-Corte-Bola-Cevio
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
From Locarno railway station: bus 315 towards Cavergno, Paese. Alight at Someo. Return from Cevio, Centro: Take the bus 315 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station. Further information:Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'688'699E 1'125'076N
DD
46.271261, 8.589283
DMS
46°16'16.5"N 8°35'21.4"E
UTM
32T 468352 5124269
w3w
///fend.cunning.unafraid
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
9.6 km
Duration
3:32 h
Ascent
141 m
Descent
1,462 m
Highest point
1,774 m
Lowest point
416 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 5 Waypoints
- 5 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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