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Vogorno-Capanna Borgna-Lavertezzo

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A demanding two-day tour from Vogorno to Lavertezzo that takes the form of an adventurous journey featuring wild valleys, dense woodland and limitless views.

difficult

21.2 km

9:45 h

1,992 m

1,943 m

This delightful two-day tour high above the Verzasca valley starts in Vogorno, which can be reached by car or bus (Locarno-Tenero-Sonogno route). Steep steps lead past a beautiful bathing area through the fairytale forest reserve Val della Porta to Rienza. After a breather, the extremely steep ascent continues to the Capanna Borgna. Pause every now and then to appreciate the amazing views far over the Lago Maggiore. On arrival at the refuge, the spellbinding mountainscape is all yours.

Beverage and food staples may be purchased at the refuge (June to October) and cooking possibility is provided.

The second day starts with a stony ascent to the Bocchetta di Rognoi, at which point a detour to the Pizzo di Vogorno is possible (around 1 hr, white-red-white path not maintained by Ascona-Locarno Tourism). The descent from the Bocchetta is very steep and stony. The path negotiates dense woods down the long Val Carecchio to Lavertezzo and the bus stop (Locarno-Tenero-Sonogno route).

Author

Mariano Berri

Updated: February 11, 2020

Difficulty

difficult

Technique

Stamina

Highest point

2,219 m

Lowest point

491 m

Best time of year

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Rest Stop

Mountain hut Borgna

Safety information

https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/welcome-to-switzerlands-hiking-trails.html

Start

Vogorno, Sant Antonio (491 m)

Coordinates:

46.222214, 8.858196

DMS

46°13'20.0"N 8°51'29.5"E

UTM

32T 489063 5118747

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Destination

Lavertezzo, Paese

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public transport friendly

Coordinates

46.222214, 8.858196

DMS

46°13'20.0"N 8°51'29.5"E

UTM

32T 489063 5118747

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Difficulty

difficult

Distance

21.2 km

Duration

9:45h

Ascent

1,992 m

Descent

1,943 m

Public transport friendly Multi-stage route Refreshment stops available

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2 Stages

Long-Distance Hiking · Vogorno

Stage 1: Vogorno-Capanna Borgna

difficult Stage 1

9 km

5:00 h

1,548 m

124 m

This the first leg of a two-day tour through pristine scenery high above the Verzasca valley. It includes a steep ascent rewarded with panoramic ...

from Mariano Berri, Ascona-Locarno Tourism

Long-Distance Hiking · Vogorno

Stage 2: Capanna Borgna-Lavertezzo

difficult Stage 2

12.2 km

4:45 h

444 m

1,819 m

This is the second leg of a demanding two-day tour in the Verzasca valley. It features boulders, pristine nature and silence – just right for ...

from Mariano Berri, Ascona-Locarno Tourism

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