Stage 2: Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Brione Verzasca
Long-Distance Hiking
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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.
moderate
Distance 9.7 km
It is worth starting the day early because the sunrise here, like almost everywhere in the mountains, is a spectacular event. Once the first rays of sun are out, the descent can begin. To the Passo Deva, which forms the border between the Vallemaggia and the Verzasca Valley and from where you have a fantastic view over the valleys and far beyond Ticino. A short but steep descent leads to the beautiful mountain lake Lago Starlaresc, which is special not only because of its positioning, but also because of its rare alpine newts that inhabit it. Pass the Capanna Starlaresc and continue to the Alpe di Sgiòf. The further descent towards Piano del Vald now leads through less alpine terrain again and the vegetation is getting more and more lovely. On reaching the valley bottom, you cross the emerald-green Verzasca River at Ganne and follow the Sentierone the short distance to Brione Verzasca.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,089 m
Lowest point
665 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Track types
Asphalt
0.3 km
Forested/wild trail
0.1 km
Path
8.5 km
Road
0.7 km
Rest stops
Mountain hut Alpe MasneeSafety information
https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/welcome-to-switzerlands-hiking-trails.htmlStart
Rifugio Alpe Masnee (2,070 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'702'013E 1'125'868N
DD
46.276494, 8.762140
DMS
46°16'35.4"N 8°45'43.7"E
UTM
32T 481673 5124796
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Destination
Brione Verzasca
Turn-by-turn directions
Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Passo Deva-Lago del Starlarèsc da Sgióf-Capanna Starlaresc-Motarüch-Piano del Vald-Ganne-Piee-Brione Verzasca
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'702'013E 1'125'868N
DD
46.276494, 8.762140
DMS
46°16'35.4"N 8°45'43.7"E
UTM
32T 481673 5124796
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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
9.7 km
Duration
3:50 h
Ascent
354 m
Descent
1,667 m
Highest point
2,089 m
Lowest point
665 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 5 Waypoints
- 5 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
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Lowest point
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