From Brissago to Vergeletto, Day 1

Published by 360 Pro

, 16 May 2007, 15h15.

Region:	Monde » Switzerland » Tessin » Locarnese
Date of the hike:	9 May 2007
Waypoints:	Brissago 197m. 646 ft. (2) Rifugio Al Legn 1785m. 5855 ft. (9) Rifugio Al Legn 1785m. 5855 ft. (9)
Geo-Tags:	Gruppo Gridone
Hiking grading:	T2 - Mountain hike
Access to start point:	Brissago
Accommodation:	Hotels in Brissago Rifugio Al Legn

5 day hike from Brissago to Vergeletto. Inspired by Alpinwandern Tessin, Einsame Touren südlich des Gotthards, by

Marco Volken et al. Stages 23-27 (in reverse order)

Day 1
“Warm up”, Brissago - Incella – Piodina –Borej – P. 1018.9 – Cortaccio – Vantarone – Avaiscia – Rifugio Al Legn.

Remarks:
The Rifugio Al Legn is one of the nicest alpine huts I’ve seen so far. It feels like the Lago Maggiore and the Brissago islands are on your balcony.

Links: Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 and 5

Hike partners:

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Rifugio Al Legn and the Brissago islands

Boat on the Lago Maggiore and a bird flynig by

Alpine rose blooming already, a little early, but with this winter I would be confused too

Brissago (tabacco factory) and the ferry from Luino

Lago Maggiore at night: Luino and the light pollution from Milano

Lago Maggiore at night: Locarno and Ascona

From Brissago to Vergeletto, Day 1

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