Via Alta della Verzasca - 1st stage: Gordola-Borgna Hut

Variant A: Gordola-Bazzadee-Monti di Motti-Scesa-Fopiána-Cima di Sassello-Forcola-Capanna Borgna

Variant B: Vogorno-Colletta-Mosciöi-Rienza-Córt da Fónd-Capanna Borgna

Variant C: Vogorno-Costa Piana-Odro-Bardüghèe-Pizzo di Vogorno-Capanna Borgna

Equipment
Good alpine equipment is necessary. Solid mountain boots and appropriate clothing. Even in summer, rapid weather changes with snowfall below 2000 m are possible. It is also advisable to carry a rope 20 m long with at least 8 mm diameter, two to three carabiners, a prusik loop, a sling, and the necessary provisions.

Do not underestimate
- Try to start as early as possible from the huts (especially on the second and fourth stage).
- Pay special attention to weather developments to avoid being on a ridge during thunderstorms or fog.
- Do not underestimate difficulties (time loss) that can occur in a large group.
- When in doubt, it is better to give up or turn back.
- During and after heavy thunderstorms, streams on the hut approaches can be impassable due to flooding (usually the situation normalizes after a few hours).

WARNING!

Difficulty level

The SEV (Società Escursionistica Verzaschese) points out that this is an alpine route, not just a hiking trail. Good preparation, alpine experience, surefootedness, and a head for heights are necessary to safely manage the difficult passages. According to the new hiking trail classification by the SAC (Swiss Alpine Club), the Via Alta is predominantly classified as T4 to T6.

T6 – ridge passages at times very exposed, use of hands for movement (maximal grade II)
T5 – hike for experienced hikers with exposed passages.
T4 – demanding hike.

The Organizzazione Turistica Lago Maggiore e Valli declines any liability and relies on the judgment of each individual.