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Switzerland
Ticino
Tenero-Contra

Brione and Madonna del Sasso from Contra − loop tour

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Switzerland
Ticino
Tenero-Contra

Brione and Madonna del Sasso from Contra − loop tour

Moderate

4.6

(69)

239

hikers

Brione and Madonna del Sasso from Contra − loop tour

03:44

12.2km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.53 km

Brione sopra Minusio — historic village with views of Lake Maggiore

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Wonderful view of Lake Maggiore.

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4.81 km

Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso

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Madonna del Sasso - the most famous pilgrimage church in Italian-speaking Switzerland was built around 1485 on the occasion of the Franciscan brother Frá Bartolomeo. He had an apparition of …

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10.2 km

Ponte Romano Al Salto

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Ancient Roman stone bridge, among the paths that from Contra lead to the Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso.

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.81 km

4.12 km

1.21 km

856 m

672 m

508 m

Surfaces

5.41 km

4.14 km

818 m

701 m

627 m

480 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

33°C

19°C

26 %

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Trail Reviews

ThomAC
September 28, 2021, Rundweg Locarno - Madonna del Sasso - Brione

A pure contrast program: from the picturesque pilgrimage church further and further up on asphalt past beautiful houses with palm gardens and panoramic views, then Brione with its ancient alleys and back through forest over hill and dale over a Romanesque stone bridge past numerous waterfalls. We liked it. 😃

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