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Routes Switzerland Ascona-Locarno Stage 2: Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Brione Verzasca
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Stage 2: Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Brione Verzasca

Long-Distance Hiking · Ascona-Locarno
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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
Duration3:50 h
Ascent354 m
Descent1,667 m
Highest point2,089 m
Lowest point665 m
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.
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Mariano Berri 
Update: July 23, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
2,089 m
Lowest point
665 m
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Track types

Asphalt 3.42%Forested/wild trail 1.44%Path 87.98%Road 7.15%
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0.3 km
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0.1 km
Path
8.5 km
Road
0.7 km
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Rest stops

Mountain hut Alpe Masnee

Safety information

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Rifugio Alpe Masnee (2,070 m)
Coordinates:
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2'702'013E 1'125'868N
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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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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
9.7 km
Duration
3:50 h
Ascent
354 m
Descent
1,667 m
Highest point
2,089 m
Lowest point
665 m
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