Stage 2: Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Brione Verzasca

It is worth starting the day early because the sunrise here, like almost everywhere in the mountains, is a spectacular event. Once the first rays of sun are out, the descent can begin. To the Passo Deva, which forms the border between the Vallemaggia and the Verzasca Valley and from where you have a fantastic view over the valleys and far beyond Ticino. A short but steep descent leads to the beautiful mountain lake Lago Starlaresc, which is special not only because of its positioning, but also because of its rare alpine newts that inhabit it. Pass the Capanna Starlaresc and continue to the Alpe di Sgiòf. The further descent towards Piano del Vald now leads through less alpine terrain again and the vegetation is getting more and more lovely. On reaching the valley bottom, you cross the emerald-green Verzasca River at Ganne and follow the Sentierone the short distance to Brione Verzasca.