Impressive panoramic hike in the heart of Ticino
moderate
Distance 15 km
Take the Centovalli cable car to Verdasio and from there the cable car to Rasa. From Rasa, the route leads to the hamlet of Monti and to Alp Termine. From here the trail climbs considerably and through a beautiful chestnut forest you reach Pizzo Leone. Here you can enjoy a breathtaking 360° panorama from Lake Maggiore across the Magadino plain and up to the mountain range behind. On the panoramic high-level trail, you follow the ridge in an easy descent to Alpe di Naccio and on to Corona di Pinz. The descent is made in numerous serpentines via Monti di Schiavardo and Porera to Ascona.
Author’s recommendation
- Overnight stay at Hotel Casa Berno, Ascona
- Lunch at Grotto da Peo or Grotto la Ginestra da Ghilardi.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,644 m
Lowest point
316 m
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Rest stops
Grotto da PeoGrotto la Ginestra da Ghilardi
Hotel Casa Berno
Safety information
Good, and sturdy shoes highly recommended. In case of bad weather, please inform yourself on site.Tips and hints
The offer is bookable including overnight stay, luggage transfer and hiking tips via Benvenuti Hotels.Start
Rasa (896 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'693'938E 1'112'330N
DD
46.155905, 8.654669
DMS
46°09'21.3"N 8°39'16.8"E
UTM
32T 473335 5111427
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Destination
Albergo Casa Berno, Ascona
Turn-by-turn directions
Starting point of the activity
Rasa
Coordinates:
Geogr. 46.156043, 8.654771
UTM 32T 473343 5111443
End point of the activity
Ascona
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
From Locarno, take the Centovalli Railway to Verdasio and continue by cable car to Rasa.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'693'938E 1'112'330N
DD
46.155905, 8.654669
DMS
46°09'21.3"N 8°39'16.8"E
UTM
32T 473335 5111427
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Good, sturdy shoesDifficulty
moderate
Distance
15 km
Duration
5:30 h
Ascent
748 m
Descent
1,328 m
Highest point
1,644 m
Lowest point
316 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 3 Waypoints
- 3 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
: h
Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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