- Brief description
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A round walk above Lake Vogorno to Monti di Motti. The walk starts and ends at the dam, which can be reached by car or bus (stop: "Diga Verzasca").
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Diga Verzasca
- Route
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Vertum (852 m)2.1 kmMonti di Metri (980 m)2.7 kmMonti di Motti3.5 kmChignöö4.4 kmCorte di Sopra4.9 kmMonda5.2 kmLignasca5.5 kmPiatana6.2 kmPozzi6.6 kmFontöbia6.8 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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This delightful mountain tour starts at Switzerland's most famous dam, which played a starring role alongside James Bond due to his spectacular bungee jump (lesser mortals can copy him April-October). The route starts by following an asphalt and gravel lane, then a moderate red-white footpath.
Miescio is reached in less than an hour: a bench is provided at a vantage point for anyone needing a rest. Pass amongst the stone houses then zigzag up to the Monti di Metri and along a gravel road to Monti di Motti, the highest point of this tour. The 600-metre elevation gain is rewarded with panoramic views over Lake Maggiore, and the local osteria serves food and drink. The highlight is the little mountain lake with a pedalo.
The descent is very gentle, passing through Corte di Sopra and Lignasca, after which it zigzags steeply down to Fontöbbia: here, you return to the dam or take the bus (Locarno-Tenero-Sonogno route) from Berzona.
- Directions
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Diga Verzasca-Selvatica-Vertum-Monti di Metri-Monti di Motti-Chignöo-Corte di Sopra-Monda-Lignasca-Fontöbbia-Selvatica-Diga Verzasca
- Highest point
- 1,063 m
- Endpoint
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Diga Verzasca
- Height profile
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- Safety instructions
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General info
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Lago Maggiore / Lombardei
749
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Gambarogno Riviera
597
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Gordola
199