Stage 2: Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Brione Verzasca

Logo Stage 2: Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Brione Verzasca
long-distance walking trail
Logo Stage 2: Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Brione Verzasca
Tour data
9.77km
667 - 2,083m
Distance
178hm
1,503hm
Ascent
03:50h
 
Duration
Brief description

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
medium
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Rifugio Alpe Masnee

Route
Al Masnèe
Passo Deva
1.1 km
Capanna Starlaresc
1.9 km
Ganne
7.4 km
Cappella Grande di Irt
8.3 km
Ristorante ai Piee
8.9 km
Brione (Verzasca) (756 m)
9.7 km

Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Description

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

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

Brione Verzasca

Height profile
© outdooractive.com

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

Safety instructions

Author

Overall rating

5

0

%

4

0

%

3

0

%

2

0

%

1

0

%

Error
An error has occurred. Please try again.
Thank you for your review

Rating has been deleted

GPS Downloads
  • GPX GPS Exchange Format (XML)
  • KML Google Earth, Google Maps
QR Download Codes for Mobile Phones

General info

Refreshment stop
A lot of view
Other tours in the regions

Popular tours in the area

Lodano-Alpe Canaa-Lodano

difficult long-distance walking trail
16.75km | 1495hm | 07:40h

Trekking Maggiore

difficult long-distance walking trail
54.83km | 4277hm | 23:50h

Gordevio-Alpe Nimi-Gordevio

difficult long-distance walking trail
15.24km | 1353hm | 07:40h

Brissago-Gridone-Brissago

difficult long-distance walking trail
22.65km | 1869hm | 10:00h