- Brief description
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Two-day tour of the idyllic side valleys of the Vallemaggia. Tradition in an alpine landscape at alt. 1760 m.
- Difficulty
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difficult
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Someo
- Route
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Someo (366 m)Capanna Alzasca (1,734 m)8.8 kmChiesa della Beata Vergine del Ponte17.9 kmCevio (418 m)18.5 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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The route traverses a number of alps, where fresh cheese can be bought; other attractions include typical Vallemaggia rustici (simple stone houses) and vantage points. The path meanders deeper and deeper into the pristine Soladino valley, the colour of the vegetation changing the higher you go. The variety keeps you entertained during this long stretch.
Coming out of the wood, a wide green alp opens out and the Capanna Alzasca emerges, enthroned against an imposing mountain backdrop. The refuge is small and cosy, yet offers every luxury imaginable. It's attended from late May until mid-October (self-catering the rest of the year). Your reward for your exertions: the silence and the distant views.
- Directions
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Someo-Al Faèd-Aö Curzótt-Al Piègn da la Rotonda-Corte di Mezzo-Capanna Alzasca-Corte Nuovo-Costa di Fondo-Valle-Corte-Bola-Cevio
- Highest point
- 1,769 m
- Endpoint
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Cevio
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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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 - Public transportation
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From Locarno railway station: bus 315 towards Cavergno, Paese. Alight at the bus stop Someo. Return from Cevio, Centro: Bus 315 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station. Further information:
- Author
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The tour Someo-Capanna Alzasca-Cevio is used by outdooractive.com provided.