From Mergozzo lake to Monte Faiè the initial chestnut trees give way up to the beech trees while you gain altitude on the ancient cobbled mule track to the Vercio Hermitage and then on to the ridge with breathtaking views of the Gulf Borromeo and Stresa
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45.98, 8.45 · rel 6805420
45.98, 8.45 · rel 6805420
A52 - Mergozzo - Bracchio - Vercio - Monte Faiè
6,5 km from Mergozzo to Colma di Vercio e Monte Faiè through alpine terrain and mountains.
Mergozzo
→
Colma di Vercio e Monte Faiè
linear
6,5km
Distance
+1152m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Moderate crowds
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× monument
1× summit
1× ruins
Memoria di Pier Luciano Lambertini
monument ·
on the route
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Monte Faiè
summit ·
on the route
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Ricordo delle Antiche Sezioni UOEI
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Memoriale ai Caduti
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Ca' d' la Norma
ruins ·
454 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Monumento ai Caduti di Mergozzo
monument ·
491 m off route
6,5 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
A52 - Mergozzo - Bracchio - Vercio - Monte Faiè is 6.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, A52 - Mergozzo - Bracchio - Vercio - Monte Faiè takes approximately 1h 38min to complete.
No, A52 - Mergozzo - Bracchio - Vercio - Monte Faiè is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Mergozzo to Colma di Vercio e Monte Faiè. Plan ahead for return transport.
A52 - Mergozzo - Bracchio - Vercio - Monte Faiè starts at Mergozzo.
A52 - Mergozzo - Bracchio - Vercio - Monte Faiè is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
A52 - Mergozzo - Bracchio - Vercio - Monte Faiè is maintained and managed by CAI Pallanza.