- Brief description
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A diamond in the heart of the Verzasca valley Alps. This two-day tour passes through alpine terrain to the Lago d'Efra and its eponymous refuge.
- Difficulty
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difficult
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Frasco, Chiesa
- Route
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Chiesa di San Bernardo d'AostaPiè della Motta0.2 kmFrasco (885 m)0.4 kmCascata Efra e Pozz Negro0.5 kmVal d'Efra1.6 kmCapanna Efra (2,039 m)6.7 kmPasso di Gagnone7.7 kmScaiee (2,441 m)8.9 kmForbetta11.1 kmCascata di Val Mött13.9 kmGerra (Verzasca) (826 m)14.6 kmLorentino15.1 kmFrasco (885 m)17.0 kmPiè della Motta17.5 kmChiesa di San Bernardo d'Aosta17.5 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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This two-day round walk starts and ends in Frasco, which can be reached by car or bus (Locarno-Tenero-Sonogno route). The path starts by following the Riale d'Efra stream through the densely wooded Val d'Efra. Sycamore, chestnut and, later, larch dominate the valley here. The path remains fairly flat until Montada, after which it climbs to the magnificent Alpe dell'Efra; a simple bivouac offering shelter in bad weather is available here.
The tour continues upwards to the Lago d’Efra, sparkling like a diamond in this rugged mountainscape. A dip in the water might provide added energy for the day's final ascent to the Capanna Efra (June-October).
The second day is technically more demanding, involving an ascent to the Passo di Gagnone (views of the Leventina valley) and an exposed ridge traverse to Scaiee: this part of the tour should not be attempted in bad weather and only by persons free from giddiness and in good physical condition. The descent is long but straightforward. On arrival at Fromighera, follow the Verzasca back to Frasco.
- Highest point
- 2,420 m
- Endpoint
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Frasco, Chiesa
- 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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