Discover the Valle Verzasca
Hiking, family trips to fairytale forests, swimming in the river, a mountain bike trail and adventures to discover the history and legends of the valley.
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.
Pro Verzasca
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.
