#Valle Verzasca a valley in Ticino Switzerland

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Rocks in the Verzasca River near the hamlet of Lavertezzo in the Valle Verzasca of Switzerland

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In just a few months it'll be warm enough to perch for a while on this smooth river rock, dangle your feet into the water, and take in this gorgeous Swiss scenery. We're here in the Valle Verzasca, a valley in Ticino, Switzerland, close to the Italian border. There in the near distance is the tiny hamlet of Lavertezzo, where most everyone speaks Italian. Tourists normally flock to this area in warm summer months to swim and snorkel in the Verzasca River's famous turquoise waters and to jump off the 17th-century double-arched bridge known as the Ponte dei Salti (Bridge of Jumps). The very, very brave bungee jump off the nearby Contra Dam, made famous in the 1995 James Bond film 'GoldenEye.'

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Lavertezzo, Ticino, Switzerland

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Autumn in the Verzasca Valley in Lavertezzo, Switzerland with the historic bridge Ponte dei Salti

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Things to do in Lugano and the Ticino Region of Switzerland

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Things to do in Lugano and the Ticino Region of Switzerland

Get a dose of the Italian lifestyle in the Ticino region of Switzerland. While it may not be as famous as Zermatt-Matterhorn, as cosmopolitan as Zurich or as rugged as rolling hills and jagged peaks of Jungfrajoch in the Bernese Oberland region, Ticino is an enchanting lake district bordering the Italian border. It is a place to slow down, sip wine and watch the sunset.

With pastel buildings lining the likes of Lake Lugano and Lake Maggiore, its captivating beauty has lured visitors to southern Switzerland to enjoy its beaches and palm trees swaying in the breeze of the sunniest region in The country. If Ticino hasn’t been on your radar, read on to see all the things to do in Switzerland’s Mediterranean.

Where to Stay in Ticino – Resort Collina d’Oro

Located on a vineyard standing above Lake Lugano, Resort Collina D’Oro is a gorgeous wellness retreat. After spending time hiking through the mountains of the Swiss Helps, this little slice of heaven is a place to unwind and soothe your aching muscles in the spa and sauna.

Located on 25 hectares of vineyards and parkland with a scenic pool overlooking Lake Lugano you may never want to leave. The dining here was second to none and our dinners on the terrace of Resort Collina d’Oro Restaurant offered our favourite meals in Switzerland with Mediterranean cuisine. Visit their website for rates and availability.

Things to do in Ticino

Ticino is a huge region and you will definitely want a car to explore. There are several villages and towns lining the lakes with hiking trails, scenic lookouts and attractions scattered throughout its 2800 square km. The places we suggest visiting in this guide are all within an hour or two from each other and can be experienced in four days.

1. Stroll Along Lake Lugano

Nestled between Lake Como in Italy and Lake Maggiore in Switzerland, Lake Lugano has top billing as one of the best things to do in Ticino. Strolling along the Lugano waterfront lets you take in all its beauty. While walking along the lake, it will remind you of Rio de Janeiro as Monte San Salvatore and Mount Bre frame the city.

Lugano boasts a beautiful lakeside park where international university students swim on its shores and people hop on paddle boats to see the city from a different view. Make sure to walk the 2km Lugano walk from Paradiso to Parco Ciani.

Things to do in Lugano

Explore Centro Storico – The Old City has beautiful Baroque and Reinaissance buildings

Go window shopping on Via Nassa – Like most places in Switzerland, shopping was beyond our budget, but it was fun to window shop.

Take a stroll through Caro Ciani to peruse art sculptures (my particular favourite is the huge whale showcasing the devestation marine noise traffic causes)

Visit the Santa Maria degli Angeli

 the Lido di Lugano

2. Valle Verzasca

Whenever you look up things to do in Ticino or Lugano, Valle Verasca always shows up in the photographs. This is a very popular place in Ticino that is a 30-minute drive from Locarno. The beautiful turquoise waters are the top draw here as the water rushes through the rocky river tumbling through waterfalls, boulders, and under historic bridges.

Make sure to get out and go for a hike along the river and watch the death-defying locals leap into the water from the  Ponte dei Salti stone-arched bridge.

3. Visit the Verzasca Dam

On your way to the valley, make sure to pull over to see the 220-meter high Verzasca dam. You may recognize it from James Bond’s GoldenEye starring Pierce Brosnan where he lept from its dizzying heights in only a manner that James Bond could. It is free to visit only costing the price of parking (2CHF) and you can book your own bungee jump in advance living your own 007 dreams.

4. See the Largest Piazza in Switzerland in the Lovely Locarno

Located on Lake Maggiore, Locarno is another lovely waterfront town with painted buildings lining the harbour. Get lost in its cobblestone streets or sip an espresso in Switzerland’s largest Piazza Piazza Grande. Locarno is famous for hosting festivals in its square and while we were visiting, they were setting up for the Locarno Film Festival, one of the most highly anticipated film events in Europe. While in Locarno, take the funicular up to the 14th century church, Santa Maria della Misericordia.

5. Explore the Shores of Lake Maggiore in Ascona

Ascona was our favorite town to visit in Ticino. It is truly a beautiful town with cafes lining the waterfront. The pedestrian village doesn’t allow cars and as you walk the streets perusing the galleries and boutiques you feel as if you’ve been transported in time. Make sure to still along the treelined waterfront at Piazza Giuseppe Mot-ta and pull up a seat at one of the many cafes. Make sure to take a boat ride on Lake Maggiore to cross into Italy.

6. Take the Ritom Funicular to Piora

If you haven’t taken a funicular in Switzerland, you haven’t truly experienced the country. Funiculars are a part of life here with the steep historic trains taking visitors high into the mountains for hiking and cycling. The Ritom Funicular is one of the steepest railways in the world. Built in 1921, the 15 minute journey takes you up 1787 meters where you can hike to the Ritom Dam and tlake Cadagno with beautiful views over the Piora Valley. Make sure to pack water and if you don’t have snacks, don’t worry, you can grab lunch at Capanna Cadagno.

7. Bellinzona and its three UNESCO Castles

The capital of the Ticino Region is not to be missed for its three castles that were designated to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bellinzona has long been considered the entryway to the Alps and the gateway to Italy making it a strategic location throughout the Middle ages. These three castles represent the strength of the land. Castelgrande, Montebello and Sasso Corbaro and the castle walls of Bellinzona have all been restored and are open to tourists. You can hike to each of them with Castlegrande being located right downtown Bellinzona.

8. See the Terraced village of Gandria

Gandria is just around the corner!

Sadly, we didn’t make it to Gandria, but not for lack of trying. It was a rainy day and we were on route to St. Moritz when traffic seemed extremely heavy and blocked. LEaving from Lugano, we started to have second thoughts about parking our car to walk in the rain, so instead we drove on to St. Mortiz. However, this is supposed to be a beautiful village that must not be missed.

9. Swings to Ticino

A cool thing to keep an eye out when traveling in Ticino is the Swing the World Project. A young couple from Ticino came up with the idea during lock down to install swings are particularly scenic spots around Ticino. There are 14 swings around Ticino, you can find out where they all are at the Swing the World website.

10. Drive the Winding Nufenen Pass

The drive from Zermatt to Ticino was surprising. The winding roads took us throug the Alps with several incredible scenic stops. We didn’t even realize we were on an epic drive until we started taking steep switchbacks up a mountain pass. It was then that we found out we had arrived at Nufenen Pass, Switzerland’s second-highest paved alpine road pass (2478m, 8130ft). The views were gorgeous and drivers and cyclists can stop at the top to go for a hike or have a picnic while taking in the panoramic vista. But better yes, the drive is fun and exciting.

11. Stop for a photo at Church Sant’ Abbondio / Gentilino 

This church wasn’t on our radar, but when driving back to our hotel at Resort Collina D’Oro from Lugano, we made an abrupt stop when we saw the Church Sant’ Abbondio / Gentilino. It is the classic view that explains why Ticino is often compared to the Tuscany of Italy. With cypress trees lining the avenue leading to the church, it is a beautiful photo opportunity.

To truly experience all the amazing things to do in Ticino, you would need weeks, but as a part of a grand Switzerland tour, three to four days is the perfect amount of time to catch the relaxing vibe of Lugano and Ascona before you head on to see more mountains in the Alps. Our trip to Ticino is sponsored by Switzerland Tourism.

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Energetic places in Ticino by Pamela Pintus

Connecting with nature is an essential step to find inner balance and make us feel in harmony with ourselves and with others; it is an unlimited energy source from which to draw the strength to face the complex challenges of life.

On Earth, there are unique places where the energetic vibrations are powerful; they can be identified through a pendulum and quantified with the Bovis scale, named after the French physician who first performed this type of measurement. I only spend a few words explaining that a human’s minimum level of helpful energy should be above 6500 units for those unfamiliar with this topic. Below this value, the effects can be very adverse for humans, animals and plants.

Those looking for new places to reload their energy or those wishing to approach this practice for the first time can find interesting ideas in this short article. Ticino is full of beautiful places of vital energy where relax and meditate peacefully.

Silent valleys, waterfalls, woods, mountains, or lakes, and human-made works such as monasteries or churches are places where energy vibrations are strong and help us feel part of what surrounds us. I have personally had this experience, and I want to pass it on to you too, hoping that my suggestions will be helpful to you.

Sass da Grüm, San Nazzaro in Gambarogno

It is in Gambarogno, one of Ticino's most evocative and fascinating places above Lake Maggiore. It is an energetic place known since ancient times for emanating positivity. The Sass da Grüm spur is located at 660 m. It dominates the whole territory offering a magnificent panoramic lake view; of the Maggia Delta, the river and Ascona and Locarno's cities. The benefits that you can obtain in these places have been confirmed by some specific studies and are linked to the particular position, which refers Monte Ceneri, the ancient volcano active a billion years ago, the presence of the lake, the purity of the air. And a fertile and welcoming land.

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Yoga Path, Vairano

If you are passionate about yoga, I suggest another place to spend a day in contact with positive energy: the Yoga Path in Vairano. The starting point is in the vicinity of Sass da Grüm. In this area, there is no coincidence that a Yoga Trail was created, designed and organized to move along a circular path of about 3 kilometers, which follows the shade of the forest and offers nine stations located in strategic places where you can stop to perform yoga exercises. This path is a unique experience to do in Ticino, and it was inaugurated in 2012. Each station has a specific theme ranging from Prana to Savasana and allows you to stop for silence, listen to nature, hug a tree or stay in meditation in a house on the branches.

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Monte Verità, Ascona

The beauty of this place is breathtaking and attracts thousands of hikers every year, who are for peace and relaxation. Perhaps this is the reason why, in the early 20th century, Ida Hofmann and Henri Oedenkoven founded a movement here that supported the return to nature, a vegetarian diet and nudism. It is a place with a spiritual appeal and known as Ticino's most important energetic place due to its particular geomagnetism. It is possible to organize exciting excursions, guided, that reach Valletta del Silenzio, a natural cathedral, on the top of Balladrum and the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Fontana, with its spring, a significant Marian worship place.

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Valletta delle streghe at Mergoscia in the Verzasca Valley

The Verzasca valley is part of the Locarno district and comprises municipalities including Mergoscia, Corippo, Vogorno and Sonogno. Geographically it is located between the Valle Maggia, the Valle Leventina and is immersed between the mountains and Lake Maggiore, in a magnificent natural position. I want to spend a few more words on the history of these places before concluding my short guide because the first settlements date back to the Neolithic. The symbol of the area, the famous Pietra delle Streghe or Sass di Striöi, is attributable to the 8th century BC. and bears engraved crosses and footprints. A Roman necropolis is in Tenero. All this shows how this valley has continually been inhabited without ever having a predominant role due to access difficulties, making it possible to preserve its uniqueness.

Right here, in Val Verzasca, is the parish church of Mergoscia, located in a magnificent position, on a natural terrace, which allows you to admire the entire Lake Maggiore and that of Vogorno. As I explained initially, the energy points are not only of natural origin, and it seems that the church tower can attract cosmic energy and spread it around as if it were a real antenna. You can sit on the benches located under the bell tower to enjoy the energy and the view of this place.

Another energy point is in the so-called Valletta delle Streghe, a basin located in the Perbioi area, characterized by a large and centuries-old chestnut tree indicating this area entrance. Electromagnetic flows from north and south meet there, and you can enjoy excellent solar radiation, which helps create a unique harmony that brings peace and relaxation.

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Bagni di Craveggia in Onsernone

Craveggia is on the border between Italy and Switzerland and is characterized by luxuriant vegetation along the banks of the Isorno river. The Bagni di Craveggia can be reached on foot from Switzerland starting from Spruga, with a quiet and pleasant walk of about 50 minutes. From Italy the route is more complicated, and you need mountain equipment. These thermal baths are what remains of a thermal establishment from the late nineteenth century, destroyed in 1951 by an avalanche. The water comes out at 28°, and the use of the tanks is free. It is ideal if you want to spend a relaxing day in an environment full of positive energy, in direct contact with water and nature.

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Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli, Lugano

Santa Maria degli Angioli is located in Lugano. The city represents a vital energy centre itself, due to the mild and pleasant climate during the whole year. You can experience the beauty of its symbolic places both day and night. Then, its green soul expressed above all in the Ciani Park and on the shores of the lake should not be underestimated.

This church, in particular, has a large Renaissance fresco made by a pupil of Leonardo da Vinci, Bernardino Luini. Another peculiarity is the difference in energy intensity that you can feel in the various church areas. When you pass through the four right-hand side chapels, the vibrations progressively increase up to 13000-14000 Bovis, but the one near the altar is more than 18 000 Bovis. Each place and each energy point has its own effect on people; in this case we can say that the goal is to establish a mystical relationship with the past and find harmony with oneself.

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I wish you to enjoy these powerful places fully by Pamela

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Stones in a river near the hamlet of Lavertezzo, in the Valle Verzasca of Switzerland © Robert Seitz/Offset by Shutterstock

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Today on Bing February 18, 2021

A river runs through it In just a few months it'll be warm enough to perch for a while on this smooth river rock, dangle your feet into the water, and take in this gorgeous Swiss scenery. We’re here in the Valle Verzasca, a valley in Ticino, Switzerland, close to the Italian border. There in the near distance is the tiny hamlet of Lavertezzo, where most everyone speaks Italian. Tourists normally flock to this area in warm summer months to swim and snorkel in the river’s famous turquoise waters and to jump off the 17th century double-arched bridge known as the Ponte dei Salti (Bridge of Jumps). The very, very brave bungee jump off the nearby Contra dam, made famous in the 1995 James Bond film ‘GoldenEye.’

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Today on Bing February 18, 2021

A river runs through it In just a few months it'll be warm enough to perch for a while on this smooth river rock, dangle your feet into the water, and take in this gorgeous Swiss scenery. We're here in the Valle Verzasca, a valley in Ticino, Switzerland, close to the Italian border. There in the near distance is the tiny hamlet of Lavertezzo, where most everyone speaks Italian. Tourists normally flock to this area in warm summer months to swim and snorkel in the Verzasca River's famous turquoise waters and to jump off the 17th-century double-arched bridge known as the Ponte dei Salti (Bridge of Jumps). The very, very brave bungee jump off the nearby Contra Dam, made famous in the 1995 James Bond film 'GoldenEye.'

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Today on Bing 18 February 2021 Into the Valle Verzasca Let's perch for a while on this smooth river rock, dangle our feet in the water and soak up this gorgeous Swiss scenery, virtually speaking that is. We’re in the Valle Verzasca, a valley in Ticino, Switzerland, close to the Italian border. There in the near distance is the tiny hamlet of Lavertezzo, where almost everyone speaks Italian. In normal years, tourists flock to this area come the warm summer months to swim and snorkel in the Verzasca river’s famous turquoise waters, which flow over colourful rocks and pool into natural jacuzzis. They also come to jump off the 17th century double-arched bridge known as the Ponte dei Salti (Bridge of Jumps). The huge bungee jump off the nearby Contra dam was made famous in the 1995 James Bond film GoldenEye.

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