Piano di Peccia-Capanna Poncione di Braga-Piano di Peccia

Logo Piano di Peccia-Capanna Poncione di Braga-Piano di Peccia
long-distance walking trail
Logo Piano di Peccia-Capanna Poncione di Braga-Piano di Peccia
Tour data
16.64km
1,033 - 2,350m
Distance
1,246hm
1,244hm
Ascent
07:15h
 
Duration
Brief description

Experience the Ticino from its alpine side. A tour that takes you up high to lonely spots at alt. 2363 m.

Difficulty
medium
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Route
Piano di Peccia
0.0 km
St. Antonio
0.6 km
Isola
1.0 km
Erta di Sgiümenta
1.2 km
Stangialgò
1.8 km
Cascata della Crosa
3.5 km
Capanna Poncione di Braga
5.4 km
Filo della Taneda
7.9 km
Sassello (1,581 m)
11.9 km
Casgioleir (1,558 m)
12.2 km
Erta
13.4 km
Stangialgò
14.8 km
Erta di Sgiümenta
15.3 km
Isola
15.5 km
St. Antonio
15.9 km
Piano di Peccia
16.6 km


Best season
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Description

The red-and-white waymarked path from Piano di Peccia to the Poncione di Braga refuge features very many steps. The ascent starts easily enough, passing through woods and open pastures, but becomes steeper along the cliffs at the Corte di Fondo di Sròdan.

Enthroned on a rocky promontory, the refuge can be seen from far below. The landscape is characterised by vegetation, waterfalls, brooks and high mountains. The summit features wide-ranging views and a terrace – just the place for a rest. The in July and August attended refuge is open all year round (in winter it's a popular destination for touring skiers).

Continue along the path towards Tanèda where the glittering waters of the Lago della Froda appear. The Corte della Froda below is open in summer: Vallemaggia cheese is produced and sold here. Take the gravel road back to Piano di Peccia (make a note of the bus timetable).

Highest point
2,350 m
Endpoint

Piano di Peccia

Height profile
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Safety instructions

Public transportation

From Locarno railway station: bus 315 towards Cavergno, Paese. Alight at Bignasco, Posta and change to 334 in direction Fusio, Paese. Alight at the bus stop Peccia, Paese. Bus 335 to Pian di Peccia. Call 10 minutes before departure (+41 79 577 48 11).

Return from Pian di Peccia: Bus 335 to Peccia, Paese. Call 40 minutes before departure (+41 79 577 48 11). Bus 334 to Bignasco, Posta. Take the bus 315 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station. Further information:


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General info

Refreshment stop
Cultural/Historical
Flora
Fauna
A lot of view
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