Vallemaggia: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Torba di Sartüü località Piano Campo Vallemaggia
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Vallemaggia can be geographically classified using mapped features: Pizzo Malora is a named mapped summit feature approximately 3.5 km north of the centre of the Vallemaggia district. Madone di CÃ medo is a named mapped summit feature approximately 4.2 km southwest, and Ciavena Alta approximately 5.0 km west of this centre. In the wider surrounding area to the east, Medee di Pietro is a named mapped feature approximately 5.5 km from the centre. You can rent a holiday apartment in Vallemaggia.
Vallemaggia is described as the largest valley in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
Nature and River Landscape
The Maggia flows through the valley and has shaped natural formations such as the granite gorge near Ponte Brolla.
Hiking and Activities
Vallemaggia has a 700 km network of hiking trails. These include mountain huts as well as routes passing historic villages and showcasing local traditions.
Activities in Vallemaggia include walks along the river, cycling through Ticino villages, climbing and swimming in the Maggia.
The Via Alta Vallemaggia is a 200 km alpine long-distance hiking trail comprising 19 stages and passing through Mediterranean and alpine landscapes.
Villages and Local Cuisine
Vallemaggia is associated with traditional Ticino villages, history and culture, as well as stone houses, village squares and grotti. These features appeal to the aspect of a trip focused on history, culture and local townscapes.
The Vallemaggia locality pages include Avegno Ti, Avegno-Gordevio, Bosco/Gurin, Brontallo, Campo, Cavergno, Cerentino, Cevio, Gordevio, Lavizzara, Linescio, Lodano, Maggia, Menzonio, Piano Di Peccia and San Carlo.
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View accommodation and offersAdvertisement · Partner link to Booking.comFrequently Asked Questions about Vallemaggia
What type of landscape characterises Vallemaggia?
The landscape includes dense forests, flower meadows, clear mountain lakes, waterfalls, high mountain peaks and the Maggia River.
Which mapped landmark is located in the wider surrounding area southeast of Vallemaggia?
Falconeria Locarno is a named mapped feature approximately 25.8 km southeast of the centre of the Vallemaggia district.
What do traditional grotti in Vallemaggia serve?
Traditional grotti in Vallemaggia serve local specialities.
For the higher-level travel overview: Ticino.
