Events
Némm sèma a pé a Bardüghèe
08 June 2023
Partenza dalla Casa comunale di Vogorno
Lo Sci Club Verzasca organizza una gita all'alpe Bardüghèe, programma dettagliato pubblicato sul sito dello SC Verzasca. Gita aperta a tutti.
Ritrovo alle 8.45 sul piazzale della Casa comunale di Vogorno. In caso di brutto tempo la gita è annuallata. Se il tempo fosse incerto troverete un comunicato sil sito dello SCV a partire dalle 7.15 di giovedì 8 giugno.
Mighty Mobile live
17 June 2023
Grotto Efra, Sonogno
Concerto dei Mighty Mobile Band. In caso di brutto tempo, il concerto è annullato.
Ore 20.00
Corso di Country Line Dance
21 June 2023
Casa comunale di Sonogno
Corso per principianti dove si impara i primi passi e le basi di coreografie semplici. La Country Line Dance è un tipo di ballo molto coinvolgente praticata da tutte le età.
Prezzo speciale CHF 50.-- per persona per 6 volte a 2 ore (totale 12 ore).
Il corso è aperto a tutti/e
Date: 21.6, 28.6, 5.7, 12.7, 19.7, 26.7.
Per iscriversi: contattare Angelica su whatsapp allo 078 733 40 29
Torneo Lümaga
24 June 2023
Campo di calcio, Brione Verzasca
L'AS Verzaschesi organizza l'annuale torneo dela Lümaga. Amtatoriale e folcloristico torneo di clacio dove lo scopo principale è divertirsi!
Inizio previsto alle 11.00.
Musica, griglia e fornitissima buvette saranno attivi tutto il giorno.
Info e iscrizioni: 079 407 52 40
In caso di brutto tempo il torneo è annullato.
Mercatino di Sonogno
25 June 2023
Sonogno
Mercatino con bancarelle artigianali e prodotti gastronomici locali.
In caso di maltempo il mercatino è annullato.
Hillbilly Court live
30 June 2023
Grotto Efra, Sonogno
Concerto del Country Band Hillbilly Court.
In caso di brutto tempo il concerto è annullato
Ore 20.00
Castagnata Manifestazioni Rüsca
15 October 2023
Vogorno
Saranno servite caldarroste preparate con passione da Manifestazioni Rüsca.
Orario: dalle 14.00 alle 17.00.
Discover the Valle Verzasca
A paradise for hikers, mountain bikers, climbers, swimmers and romantics. Discover everything there is to see in the Valle Verzasca and set off to explore it for yourself.
Ponte dei salti
Lavertezzo
Dating back to the 17th century and restored in 1960 after a partial collapse in 1868, this attractive stone bridge spans the Verzasca at one of its most beautiful spots. There’s a reason why it’s the most photographed place in the valley and has been given its own postage stamp.
The Sentierone della Valle Verzasca
Vogorno
Along the ancient mule track past chapels, bridges, waterfalls, old buildings and flower meadows, accompanied by the emerald waters of the Verzasca river. An easy itinerary with straightforward access to bus stops along the route.
Alta Verzasca Bike
Lavertezzo-Sonogno
A stunning trail that snakes along the incredibly green water of the Verzasca river, surrounded by nature at its wildest and most picturesque.
Sentiero delle Leggende
Gerra Verzasca
Follow the fox panels to learn about the fascinating legends of the Valle Verzasca, a land populated by talking animals, witches, goblins, devils and saints.
BoBosco - Wooden marbles in the woods
Brione Verzasca
Twelve ingenious games will lead young adventurers on a journey of discovery through the Valle Verzasca between Brione and Lavertezzo. A wooden marble run that goes through the woods makes the perfect destination for a family trip thanks to its incredible mechanisms such as pulleys and water locks.
Golden Eye Bungee Jumping
Vogorno
A height of 220 m, an impressive drop and a seven and a half second free fall: these are the ingredients of James Bond’s jump that made the Contra Dam famous. Thanks to the GoldenEye bungee jump you too can feel like 007.
The settlement of Sonogno
Sonogno
Sonogno is the last village in the Valle Verzasca. It is remarkable for its rustic charm and typical stone houses with wooden balconies decorated with flowers and green gardens. The old bread oven near the square is still in use today.
The settlement of Corippo
Corippo
The second smallest village in Switzerland, Corippo has all the charm of a settlement clinging onto the mountainside. The houses, often with a single room and solid stone walls, all facing the same way, make it look unified and compact.
Casa della Lana Wool Museum
Sonogno
You’ll recognise it thanks to the piles of coloured wool drying in the sun while they wait to be spun. Here at the Casa della Lana, as well as giving spinning lessons, artisans card, dye and spin sheep’s wool to make craft products.
Museo di Val Verzasca
Sonogno
In the centre of the village of Sonogno, the 18th century Casa Genardini has housed the Verzasca Valley Museum since 1974. The permanent exhibition sheds light on the customs and traditions of the valley's inhabitants, with objects from daily life and historically reconstructed rooms. Since 2021 the top floor and the attic have been home to the permanent exhibition "Carefree childhood? The case of the Verzasca chimney sweep children and child labour today'. Next to the historic Genardini house, a new exhibition space was created in 2017, the Laboratory of Ancient Gestures, which explores the theme of the Verzasca landscape and transhumance. In addition to proposing temporary exhibitions, historical research and publications, the Museum is also present in other places in the valley with 5 ethnographic itineraries, the Mill and the Power Plant in Frasco and the Small Museum in Odro.
Corippo’s “scattered hotel”
Corippo
For guests in search of the charm of small villages surrounded by nature, the “scattered hotel” offers holidays at a gentle pace and complete immersion in the smallest village in Ticino. Discover the delights of meeting the locals as you walk from reception to your room.
Castello Marcacci
Brione Verzasca
Often referred to as a castle, this 18th-century stately home with four towers was designed by the architect Giovanni Gada and lived in by the Marcacci, the valley’s judges. Between the 70s and 80s it was an important meeting place in the village as it was home to the inn and shop.
Frasco Mill
Frasco
Positioned on the Riale Efra, the Frasco mill and hydraulic power station offer evidence of the village’s industrious past; in the 19th century, it was a small craft centre. The recently restored mill is now back in operation and can be visited.
Church of San Bartolomeo
Vogorno
San Bartolomeo, a hamlet near Vogorno, is home to the oldest church in the Valle Verzasca, recorded as far back as 1234. It has been extended on many occasions over the centuries, with the addition of a portico, two side chapels and a bell tower (dating from the 17th century), and an ossuary.
Masterplan Verzasca 2030 projects
The masterplan is the valley’s development plan, which aims to improve residential appeal, create job opportunities, promote sustainable tourism and safeguard the landscape.
Scattered hotel in Corippo
The scattered hotel is an experience with a frugal charm that promotes the social, cultural, historical and architectural aspects of the settlement of Corippo.
Alpine camping in Brione (Verzasca)
The Valle Verzasca attracts tourists from all over the world and many experiences at a campsite.
Multi-sports centre in Sonogno
The multi-sports centre project aims to provide the opportunity to practise a wide range of sports all year round.
“Vera Verzasca” origin mark
The “Vera Verzasca” origin mark is the result of support from companies and producers in the Valle Verzasca and on the plain.
Sights of interest in the Valle Verzasca
Visiting the Valle Verzasca means discovering the many sites of interest from the foot of the valley all the way up to Sonogno.
Primavera Gastronomica Verzasca e Piano
This month-long gourmet get-together came about to provide a showcase of the region and its products by involving restaurants, grottoes and osterie in the valley and on the plain.
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Associations
The associations are the soul of the valley. Find out more about them!
Fondazione Verzasca
This agency for the development of the region was formed in 2006 to promote and coordinate initiatives in the Valle Verzasca with the support of the Associazione dei Comuni di Valle Verzasca.
Fondazione Corippo
In 1975, the village of Corippo was chosen by the Swiss Confederation and the canton as a historical site worthy of preservation and revitalisation. This led to the founding of the Fondazione Corippo, which works to preserve and raise the profile of the identity of Corippo.
Museo di Val Verzasca
The Museo di Val Verzasca works to safeguard and promote the history and culture of the Valle Verzasca. The museum's main exhibition venue is in Sonogno.
Pro Verzasca
Pro Verzasca was founded in 1933 and is active in the field of cultural promotion, especially in supporting craftsmanship, particularly working with wool. Their craft products can be purchased in the shop at the Casa della Lana in Sonogno.
SEV
Founded in 1983, the Società Escursionistica Verzaschese (SEV) offers an extensive annual programme for mountain hiking enthusiasts. Also focuses on keeping the mountains and paths of the Valle Verzasca clean and restored.
La corale verzaschese
The primary aim of the Verzasca choral group is to promote careful performance of popular songs. It participates in festivals, celebrations and official events in the Valle Verzasca, on the Piano di Magadino and elsewhere as invited.
Filarmonica Verzaschese
Since 1965, the Filarmonica Verzaschese has been participating in cantonal band competitions, openings, outdoor summer concerts, festivals and celebrations, processions during local patronal feast days and radio recordings, as well as holding an annual gala concert.
Pro Mergoscia
The Pro Mergoscia was founded in 2003 with the aim of managing and safeguarding the nature and culture of Mergoscia.
Hockey club Valle Verzasca
Association committed to the promotion of ice hockey, with a hockey school and team, active since 1980.
AS Verzaschesi
Valle Verzasca football team.
Associazione BoBosco
In 2018, a group of friends with a real passion for the Valle Verzasca founded this association to promote activities that showcase the forests and mountains of the Verzasca.
Associazione Verzasca Foto Festival
This association promotes photography in rural and suburban areas.
Verzasca Country Festival
Founded in 2005, organises an annual country music festival in the Valle Verzasca, in the stunning setting of Sonogno. Its aim is not just to raise the profile of country music in Ticino, but also to promote its valleys and associations.
Tennis Club Verzasca
Promotes tennis in the Valle Verzasca and manages the infrastructure linked to the sport at the Multi-sports Centre in Sonogno, offering tennis lessons for children, adults and tournaments.
Società Verzaschese di Acquicoltura e Pesca
Since 1929, the Società Verzaschese di Acquicoltura e Pesca has focused on promoting the Verzasca’s fish life, repopulating its waters, protecting aquatic flora and fauna against pollution, and protecting fishermen.
Associazione Agricoltori Valle Verzasca
This association represents the interests of farmers in the Valle Verzasca.
Manifestazioni Rüsca
Organises recreational and cultural events (Carnevale Vogorno, Festa Patronale di San Bartolomeo, Castagnata Vogorno)
Corpo Pompieri Alta Verzasca
Based in Frasco, the Corpo Pompieri Alta Verzasca deals with primarily local needs such as managing fires or clearing roads blocked by landslides or debris.
Gruppo Giovani Valle Verzasca
Il Gruppo Giovani Valle Verzasca, attivo dal 2006, anima la Valle con animazioni ed eventi. Propongono inoltre concerti e serate danzanti in quella che è la loro casa: il Lokalino.
