Via Alta della Verzasca Tappa 2

MODERATE (2.3/10)

Alpe Lavazzè → Forbetta

Distance

10.9 km

Ascent

+1,184 m

Descent

-776 m

Est. Time

4h 47m

Altitude

1,820.9–2,448.8 m

Type

point-to-point

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Via Alta della Verzasca Tappa 2 is a 10.9 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Alpe Lavazzè to Forbetta. The route covers 1,184m of ascent and 776m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,820m to 2,448m. Allow approximately 4h 47m for the full route.

The route is divided into 8 segments. The toughest stretch is the 3.4 km from Alpe Lavazzè to Poncione Rosso, climbing 400m (allow 1h 34m for this section).

About 56% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. Some pitches hit 60% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.

Budget roughly 2,810 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.9 L of water.

Mountain route up to 2449m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.

Elevation Profile

Flat (<5%) Steep (15–25%) Moderate (10–15%) Easy (5–10%) Very Steep (>25%)

Route Map

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Trail Splits

Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).

Segment	Dist	↑ Ascent	↓ Descent	Time	Cum. km
📍 Alpe Lavazzè → Poncione Rosso	3.4 km	+400m	-267m	1h 34m	3.4
⛰️ Poncione Rosso → Cima Lunga	1.1 km	+307m	-6m	44 min	4.6
⛰️ Cima Lunga → Cima di Bri	1.1 km	+46m	-96m	22 min	5.7
⛰️ Cima di Bri → Cima di Rierna	2.2 km	+155m	-140m	48 min	7.8
⛰️ Cima di Rierna → Cima del Rosso	1.5 km	+151m	-214m	43 min	9.3
⛰️ Cima del Rosso → Cima die Gagnone	0.8 km	+109m	-1m	21 min	10.2
⛰️ Cima die Gagnone → Scaiee	0.7 km	+15m	-52m	12 min	10.9
⛰️ Scaiee → Forbetta	0.0 km	+0m	-0m	0 min	10.9
Total	10.9 km	+1,184m	-776m	4h 47m	10.9

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Est. Finish Time

3h 04m

Calories

2,406 kcal

Water Needed

2.5 L

Effort Distance

26.6 km

flat-equivalent

🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (138g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1537mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability

56%

Mixed

% of route below 15% gradient

Climb Ratio

109 m/km

Very steep profile

↑ 1,184m ↓ 776m

High Point

2,448.8 m

Alpine zone

Low point: 1,820.9m — Range: 627.9m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown

Runnable Flat (15%) Easy Grade (22%) Moderate Climb (19%) Steep (19%) Very Steep / Technical (25%)

⛰️ Highly technical route. Power-hiking the steep sections is expected.

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 92% exposed · 8% shaded

Route shade profile

Forest/shaded (8%) Open terrain (17%) Above treeline (75%)

South-facing: 0% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

☀️ High sun exposure. 75% of the route is above the treeline (2000m) with minimal shade. In summer, start before 7am to avoid peak UV. Carry sunscreen, a hat, and extra water.

Current Conditions

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Conditions for June

✅ In season — good conditions expected

Snow Risk

Unlikely

Mud Risk

30%

Moderate

Ice Risk

Unlikely

✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.

🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.

Best months: June, July, August, September, October

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 10.9 km, 1184m ascent, max altitude 2448.8m, ~5h duration.

Essential 7 items

👟
Trail running shoes / hiking boots

Required for any trail
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Phone (charged) + offline map

Navigation & emergency contact
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3L hydration vest

No water sources on route
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Trail mix, bars & sandwich

Est. 2810 kcal burn
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Sunscreen SPF 50+

UV intensifies above 2000m
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Sun hat / cap

Exposed alpine terrain
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Windbreaker / shell jacket

Summit at 2448.8m — wind chill

Recommended 5 items

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Sunglasses (cat 3+)

Snow & rock glare at altitude
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Warm mid-layer (fleece)

Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
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Mini first aid kit

Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
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Trekking poles

44% steep terrain, 1184m+ ascent
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Microspikes / light crampons

Snow risk in November, December, January

Nice to have 2 items

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Gaiters

Keep snow out of boots
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Cash (CHF/EUR)

Mountain huts often cash-only

Logistics

This route runs from Alpe Lavazzè to Forbetta (10.9 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There

Alpe Lavazzè

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Finish — Getting Back

Forbetta

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Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

Poncione del Vènn 927m off trail
El Ponción di Leghítt km 0.1 · 1.3 km off trail
La Scíma do Picóll 1.6 km off trail
La Scíma di Péüri 2.2 km off trail
Poncione Rosso km 3.4 · 798m off trail

🏠 Mountain Huts

Capanna Cornavosa On trail

📍 Nearby Places

I Leghitt km 0.1 · 1.9 km off trail
Alpe Cuneggio km 1.2 · 2.1 km off trail
In Negheisc km 2 · 2.2 km off trail
El Picoll km 0.1 · 2.2 km off trail
Alpe Gherenesc km 3.9 · 1.1 km off trail

Route Details

Network: Local Trail Network
Sport: hiking
Start: Alpe Lavazzè
End: Forbetta
Start Coordinates: 46.27939, 8.89761
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