- Brief description
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Past rushing streams, small waterfalls and abandoned pastures up to the Tomeo refuge.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Route
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Osteria Zoppi0.1 kmBroglio (703 m)0.1 kmRifugio Tomeo (1,882 m)4.6 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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From Broglio (which is served by a bus) go down to the river, cross the bridge and find the footpath to start the tour. The path now becomes steeper; a clearing offers a good view of Broglio. Further up, you cross two watercourses and pass an alp containing only ruins.
The route remains steep as far as a river flowing into a basin in shallow waterfalls. The views of the valley and surrounding mountains from here are wonderful.
The path again becomes steep, and shortly before the refuge you have to cross a wet stone slab on a narrow ledge with the help of a chain. Traverse the meadow and look out for the refuge, which was newly built in 2014 and offers every imaginable comfort.
- Highest point
- 1,730 m
- Endpoint
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Capanna Tomeo
- Height profile
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- Safety instructions
- Additional information
- Public transportation
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From Locarno railway station: bus 315 towards Cavergno, Paese. Alight at Cevio, Centro Bignasco, Posta and change to 334 to Fusio, Paese. Alight at the bus stop Broglio, Paese.
Return from Prato Sornico: Bus 334 to Bignasco, Posta. Take the bus 315 towards Locarno Stazione. Alight at Locarno station. Further information:
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