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Salmone Trail

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    Circular trail that challenges legs and lungs. A demanding climb leads to Pizzo Salmone, where a breathtaking view of Lake Maggiore opens up. This is followed by a technical descent, interspersed with brief climbs and a final section characterized by scenic ups and downs, for a varied and engaging route.

    difficult
    Distance 19.7 km
    5:25 h
    1,718 m
    1,718 m
    1,560 m
    268 m

    From Avegno, take the path that crosses the Torbeccio area, renowned for climbing, and ascends towards La Fórcola da Dünz. Continue towards the picturesque Monti di Campiòi, from where you can admire the valley floor of Vallemaggia on one side and, in the distance, the Centovalli on the other. Here begins the most challenging part of the climb, culminating at Pizzo Salmone, at an altitude of 1’560 m: an ideal panoramic point for a well-deserved break.

    The descent leads to Monti Streccia, from where you climb again to Colma. This large terrace, with a small chapel, offers a splendid view of the Centovalli and Lake Maggiore. Then, descend towards the small hamlet Prati della Cappella.

    From here, the path becomes more flowing, although it presents some short uphill sections that will test your endurance. The tour ends in Avegno, the starting and finishing point of this exciting trail

    Difficulty
    T2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,560 m
    Lowest point
    268 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 5.60%Forested/wild trail 1.91%Path 83.48%Road 8.99%
    Asphalt
    1.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    378 m
    Path
    16.5 km
    Road
    1.8 km
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    Salmone
    Colma
    Avegno, Paese
    River Maggia
    Colma
    Castelliere di Tegna
    Pizzo Salmone
    Alp Vii
    Castelliere di Tegna (castle ruins)
    Rovine del Castelliere

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Coordinates

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    2'700'653E 1'117'981N
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    46.205756, 8.742796
    DMS
    46°12'20.7"N 8°44'34.1"E
    UTM
    32T 480158 5116941
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    Equipment

    👕 Clothing:
    • Breathable technical shirt
    • Trail shorts or leggings
    • Sports socks
    • Light wind-/rain jacket
    • Cap or headband
    • Sunglasses with UV protection

    👟 Shoes:

    • Trail running shoes with good grip

    🥤 Hydration:

    • Trail running backpack or waist belt
    • At least 1 liter of water
    • Energy bars, gels or dried fruit

    🧭 Safety:

    • Fully charged mobile phone
    • Map or GPS track of the route
    • Emergency whistle
    • Small first-aid kit
    • Emergency blanket

    ☀️ Other tips:

    • Sunscreen
    • Anti-chafing cream
    • Trail poles (optional)

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    Difficulty
    T2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    19.7 km
    Duration
    5:25 h
    Ascent
    1,718 m
    Descent
    1,718 m
    Highest point
    1,560 m
    Lowest point
    268 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Summit route

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