The High Hill (Locarno Monti-Contra)

The walk starts at the Piazzetta dei Monti della Trinità, accessible from Locarno by bus or funicular, offering a wide view over the Maggia Delta, as well as Ascona, the Brissago Islands, and part of the Italian lake basin. First, follow the path to Roncaccio, which starts next to the church and reaches Via Patocchi. 50 meters higher, after the Verzaschese Restaurant, turn into a chestnut forest and higher up you'll reach the village of Orselina. After the last houses, yellow signs indicate the path that winds up the mountain - among the trees you can distinguish old pastures. Then you reach Via Selva in the Brione above Minusio area. At the Via Selva fork, take the path that climbs towards Val Resa and cross the picturesque humpback bridge that crosses the Navegna stream. Here is the "Capèla rota", an unfinished chapel built around 1500. Continue towards Val Resa and, along the passable road, you will finally reach the path leading to Contra, the destination of this beautiful hike.