Hiking (mountain trail, in places narrow and exposed)
Alpine route (equipped or very exposed section, snow field, blocks)
R89
Sonogno » Prato Sornico
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6h50 |
16 km
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1259 m
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1431 m
Leave the village of Sonogno on the road heading to the west, and continue until its end. This is where the pass trail over the Forcella di Redòrta begins, passing the hamlet of Püscen Negro. After the crossing, head down into the Val di Pertüs valley and follow its river on the right to reach Monti di Predee. The nature trail leads to Prato Sornico, the stage destination.
It is absolutely essential to make an early start in Sonogno. Leave the village by the western exit and follow the road along the river to point 1047. This is where the trail starts to climb up to the pass crossing at 2,181m, passing the hamlet of Püscen Negro, which used to be inhabited all year round. The little church, still in good condition, is worth a visit. It is also interesting to see the alpine dairy at work. There are only a few remaining Tessin Alps on which alpine dairy farming is still practiced according to traditional methods – hand milking and cheese processing in the house. The entire climb to the couloir passes alongside the river. After the crossing, head down into the Pertüs valley to Mount Predee, passing some dilapidated alpine settlements with huts with gaps in place of roofs. A picture of sad resignation. From Mount Predee, continue along a dry river bed. The water was sacrificed to progress, in other words the production of electrical energy. Follow the dirt road that leads to Pratom. Magnificent bourgeois houses adorn the Prato Sornico meadowland, indicating its prosperity and level of culture, a consequence of emigration; these are the houses of inhabitants who made their fortune in 19th century Germany. (ATSE)
Natural and cultural heritage
Prato-Sornico As the main town in the Lavizzara region, Prato Sornico is worth mentioning for historical reasons. In the past, a landvogt who lived here was appointed to the church of San Martino. San Martino from the year 1000 was one of the first churches in the Maggiatal valley and a visit to it – in addition to the court building – is always worth while. The pillory chain, still attached to the corner of the building, is a symbol of those times of foreign rulers. An antique granary called a “Torba” dating back to 1376 is also of interest, as is the large Moretti house, which in earlier days was called the “Palazzo Cotti” (Cotti palace). (Schweizer Wanderwege)
Useful topographic maps
266T Valle Leventina ~ Swisstopo (1: 50'000)
Tessin Sopraceneri 3-259-00831-4 ~ Hallwag Kümmerly und Frey AG, Urtenen BE (1: 60'000)
Useful guidebooks
Wanderwelt Tessin / SAW und Geotechn. Institut ~ Hallwag Kümmerly+Frey AG (ISBN 3-259-03698-9)
20 Bergwanderungen RegionTessin / Luc Hagmann / Franz Auf der Maur ~ Werd Verlag TA Media AG, Zürich (ISBN 3-85932-347-4)
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If you are in need of accomodation I'd highly consider not descending to Prato Sornico, but taking the detour over Tomeo. It has a capanna (30chf for the night and additional 30chf for great half board). It also has a refugio for self service. Drinking Water available as well.
Jeudi 4 juillet 2019
Magnifique étape, toutefois longue et à fortes dénivelées. Pas ou peu de neige.
Hébergement à l'unique hôtel Lavizzara. Supérette à proximité de l'hôtel.
Berta - 2018-07-01
Der Abstieg vom Passo di Redorte nach Prato Sornico ist nicht so schlimm ( bei trockenem Wetter!!!!), die Sicherheitsketten sind gut. In Prato Sornico nur 1Unterkunft gefunden: Ristorante Lavizzara 130 SF das Doppelzimmer mit gutem Frühstück.
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The descent from Passo di Redorte to Prato Sornico is not so bad (in dry weather !!!!), the safety chains are good. In Prato Sornico only 1Accommodation found: Ristorante Lavizzara 130 SF the double room with good breakfast.
Alois u. Joseph Sch - 03.10.14 - 2014-10-05
Weg auf Prato Sornico Seite zum Redorta Pass ist zw. 1400m u. 1850m mit neuen Ketten gesichert u. gut passierbar.
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Way to Prato Sornico page to Redorta pass is btw. 1400m u. 1850m secured with chains and new. Well passable.
Clemens - 2014-07-06
Der Weg zum Pass ist das kleinere Übel. Richtig schlecht ist der Weg auf der anderen Seite beim Abstieg zwischen 1800 hm und 1400 hm nach dem Abzweig zur Tomeo Hütte. Das ausgesetzte Stück mit den kaputten Seilverankerungen ist nicht jedermanns Sache. Der Winter hat hier viel zerstört.
Das B&B über dem Dorfladen kann man nur empfehlen. Luxus pur für wenig Geld. Achtung Verpflegung: Letzter Laden vor Ulrichen!!!
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The way to pass is the lesser evil. Really bad is the way on the other side the descent between 1800 and 1400 hm hm after the turnoff to Tomeo hut. The exposed piece with the broken rope anchors is not for everyone. Winter has destroyed much here. The B & B above the village shop is highly recommended. Pure luxury for little money. Caution Board: Last shop on Ulrichen !!!
robert - 2013-10-31
Hébergement à Prato Sornico juste eu-dessus de l'épicerie : B & B casa Moretti 0795418226 :
labotega@Bluewin.ch
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Accommodation at Prato Sornico had just above the grocery store: B & B casa Moretti 0795418226: labotega@Bluewin.ch
Jean-Louis GIRAUD - 2012-03-28
Itinéraire magnifique dans un environnement sauvage . Aprés le passage de la FORCELLA DI REDORTA, certaines portions du sentier de descente vers l'ALPE PERTUS sont difficiles et délicates à emprunter par temps pluvieux et humide...Suivant les endroits, la trace peut étre recouverte par de hautes herbes et quelques passages rocheux sont glissants.
Des travaux d'entretien ( pose de cables ) ont été réalisés à la fin de l'été 2011 et les hautes herbes coupées .
Etape exigeante manifestement sous-cotée quant à sa difficulté .
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Beautiful route in a wild environment. After the passage of the Forcella di Redorta, some portions of the trail down to ALPE PERTUS are delicate and difficult to borrow in rainy and humid places ... Next, the trace can be covered by tall grass and a few passages rocks are slippery.
Maintenance (laying cables) were performed at the end of summer 2011 and the grass cut.
Step demanding grossly under-rated as to its difficulty.
Jean-Louis GIRAUD - 2012-03-28
Arrivé à l'étape, Il y a une possibilité d'hebergement. Traverser PRATO SORNICO pour rejoindre la route principale de la vallée... Prendre alors à droite pour la remonter sur 5/ 600 m direction San CARLO. L'hotel est situé à la sortie amont du village , sur la gauche :
HOTEL RISTORANTE LAVIZZARA
Pierro et Angela DONATI
Tel 00 41(0)91 755 14 98
Fax 00 41 (0)91 755 14 72
mail:garni.lavizzara@bluewin.ch
Il y a des chambres mais aussi un dortoir au sous sol pour les amateurs de bunkers ...et les petits budgets !
Bon repas et petit déjeuner corrects . Accueil trés sympa dans cette auberge fréquentée par les habitants des environs .
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Arrived at the stage, there is a possibility of accommodation. Prato Sornico cross the main road to reach the valley ... Then take right to the back on 5/600 m towards San Carlo. The hotel is located at exit above the village, on the left:
HOTEL RISTORANTE Lavizzara
Pierro and Angela Donati
Tel 00 41 (0) 91 755 14 98
Fax 00 41 (0) 91 755 14 72
mail: garni.lavizzara @ bluewin.ch
There is also a dormitory rooms in the basement for lovers of bunkers ... and budget!
Good food and decent breakfast. Home very nice this hostel frequented by people living nearby.
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6h50 |
16 km
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1259 m
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1431 m
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