 | From Bosco/Gurin to the Valle VergelettoEasy or demanding Trekking north west of the Lago Maggiore Four-day trek in the wild and rugged valleys of the Ticino canton in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. With their rich vegetation and their traditional hamlets the valleys northwest of the Lago Maggiore are a paradise for hikers interested both in nature and culture. Our tour leads us on panoramic trails across several passes from Bosco/Gurin to Ronchini near Locarno. We stay in inns in quiet hamlets. The trek is easy without the side-trips or more demanding if you choose to climb the summits along the trail. |
| Guided hiking tour from inn to inn | Duration
| 4 days | | Date | Th. 03.06.2010 - Su. 06.06.2010 | | Price | 355 € from Bosco/Gurin (Valle Maggia) to Ronchini (Valle Maggia)
| | Grade | easy to moderate without side-trips - also adapted for beginners
demanding with side-trips | | Participants | min. 3 – max. 9 | | Included | Tour lead
3 x accommodation in mountain inn (mostly in double rooms) incl. breakfast
Cable car
Bus transfers according to detailed itinerary | Not included
| Travel to Bosco/Gurin and back from Ronchini
Possible cable car to shorten the descents
The evening meal is not included in the hotel stays so that you can choose your meal. Add about 25 CHF per day. |
Detailed Itinerary: 23.07.2009: Bosco/Gurin 1507 m – Pian Crosc 1926 m – Campo 1314 m
Uphill 550 m, downhill 600 m, hiking time 5 h Possible side trip: Piz Bombögn 2331 m (+ 400 m) 24.07.2009: Campo 1314 m - Passo della Cavegna 1978 m – Valle Vergeletto 950 m
Uphill 700 m, downhill 1000 m, hiking time 5 h Possible side trip: Lago di Sfii 1909 m (+ 300 m), Pizzo della Cavegna 2281 m (+ 300 m), Pianca 2376 m (+ 400 m) 25.07.2009: Daytrip in Valle Vergeletto
Cable car to Alpe Salei and panoramic hike from the Alpe Salei to the Capanna Alpe Arena and back to Vergeletto. Same accommodation as the day before.
Uphill 500 m, downhill 1100 m, hiking time 5 h (descent with cable car possible)
Possible side trip: Pilone 2191 m (+ 200 m), hike to Alpe Salei without cable car (+ 800 m) 26.07.2009: Loco 696 m - Passo della Garina 1076 m - Ronchini (Valle Maggia) 305 m
Uphill 380 m, downhill 780 m, hiking time 4 h Additional Infos: Bosco/Gurin und Ronchini (Valle Maggia) are easily accessible by bus from Locarno. Contact us if you wish to travel earlier or extend your stay in the Lago Maggiore area. |
