Stage 2: Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Brione Verzasca
- Brief description
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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.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Rifugio Alpe Masnee
- Route
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Al MasnèePasso Deva1.1 kmCapanna Starlaresc1.9 kmGanne7.4 kmCappella Grande di Irt8.3 kmRistorante ai Piee8.9 kmBrione (Verzasca) (756 m)9.7 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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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.
- Directions
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Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Passo Deva-Lago del Starlarèsc da Sgióf-Capanna Starlaresc-Motarüch-Piano del Vald-Ganne-Piee-Brione Verzasca
- Highest point
- 2,083 m
- Endpoint
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Brione Verzasca
- 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 - Safety instructions
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General info
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Lago Maggiore / Lombardei
747
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Vallemaggia
516
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Lavertezzo
163