Cardada-Cima della Trosa-Mergoscia

From Locarno, take the funicular to Orselina and then the cable car to Cardada. The lower station was designed by Ticino architect Mario Botta. Once at the top, it is worth making a detour to the nearby observation platform. The hiking trail leads to Cimetta. Those who want to avoid the climb can take the chairlift. A short descent leads to the Bassa di Cardada pass. Now we pass under the summit along the mountainside. The last part on the summit of Cima della Trosa requires a bit of effort. From here begins the famous Via Alta Vallemaggia, a high mountain hiking route. Going back the same way, follow the sign to Mergoscia. The descent goes through Alpe di Bietri, an alpine pasture where cows graze in summer. The road to Mergoscia is long, but thanks to the beautiful landscape and many houses passed, time flies. From Mergoscia, the bus departs for Locarno.