Exploring the Vallemaggia

Between tradition and natural landscapes

From the crystal-clear mountain lakes to the banks of the river Maggia: the Vallemaggia exudes the charm of the mountains but also of palm trees. What’s more, it’s rich in stories and traditions. A day in Vallemaggia means strolling around the characteristic stone house-villages, having a typical Ticino lunch in a grotto and ending the day with a nice dip in the river.

A day in Vallemaggia: what to see

Take Line 315 from Locarno station towards Cavergno. After about 50 minutes, get off in Cevio for the day’s first adventure: the Pumptrack, where you can have fun riding up and down on bikes, skateboards, skates and scooters or enjoy the playground until lunchtime. It’s now time for a spot of culture: a lunch of typical Ticino dishes in a grotto and a visit to the Museo di Valmaggia to learn about the secrets of this historical valley. From Cevio head to Avegno, where you can finish your day in style with a swim in the Maggia, the river that gives the valley its name.

What about a longer trip?

Here are a few other suggestions if you have more time:

Stop off at Bosco Gurin, the highest village in Ticino. It’s also the only German-speaking village in the canton!
In autumn, take a stroll along the chestnut trail in Dunzio.
The sensory trail in Prato Sornico will bring up lots of different emotions and reawaken all the senses. An unusual experience for the whole family.