Discover the Ascona-Locarno region: campsites, hotels with spas, international events, 1400 km of hiking trails and Lake Maggiore. Everything you need for your next holiday in Ticino.

Spring is stirring

The whisper of the wind, the buds on the branches, blue skies and crystal-clear waters: spring in Ascona-Locarno is an explosion of colours, fragrances and emotions.

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Lake Maggiore by boat

Lake Maggiore, also known as Verbano, is split between Switzerland and Italy, straddling the canton of Ticino, Piedmont and Lombardy.

The Valle Verzasca you won't find on social media

Valle Verzasca is the most famous valley in the whole of the Ticino, and not without reason.

The Ascona-Locarno Trail Crew

Impeccable, technically challenging yet natural trails characterise the Ascona-Locarno region and make the destination a popular meeting place for mountain bikers.

24 hours in Ascona

With its colourful Old Town of intricate lanes, a charm that has captivated artists of all kinds and its position on the shores of Lake Maggiore, Ascona is the ideal combination of cultural centre and holiday resort.