Bellinzona – Castelgrande, Montebello, Sasso Corbaro A UNESCO World Heritage site, the three magnificent castles of Bellinzona and their connecting walls are the only examples of defensive military architecture dating back to the Middle Ages that still exist in the Alpine region. We start from the most imposing castle, Castelgrande, to discover its importance and […]
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Cardada and Cimetta – Downhill Hike From Locarno, with the aerial cableway designed by Mario Botta, the famous architect from Ticino, we reach Cardada, a splendid place facing the sun from morning to evening. A few houses and a rich flora and fauna. From here, the spectacular view spans from the Valais, with the highest
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Ascona, città dell’eterna primavera It is the lowest town above sea leavel in Switzerlad and, thanks to its southern exposure, it is also the sunniest in all of Switzerland. Ideal conditions to turn it into a paradise for tourism, and an emblem of luxury summer vacations. Even winters offer a splendid sunshine, lacking elsewhere. Its
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Ascona’s hinterland On the hill above the village of Ascona, discover the history and rarity of Monte Monescia, renamed Monte Verità (the Mount of Truth), which became a magnet for those seeking an “alternative” lifestyle in the 1900s. Walk through a beautiful forest of birch trees and ferns to reach the hill called Balladrum where
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Vallemaggia – A Force of Nature On both Swiss and European levels, the Vallemaggia valley floor is the only low-altitude trunk valley of great expanse that has remained largely unchanged over time, particularly its fluvial elements. It therefore makes for a rare, exemplary, and majestic natural landscape and a fascinating area where the water dynamics
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Lugano Gold Ride (MTB) From the city centre to bikers’ heaven and back. You will be surprised by how many exciting paths there are within a stone’s throw of downtown Lugano! A tour with many fantastic trails, surprising shortcuts, and uncountable panoramic views over the lake. The tour requires good basic skills (S1/S2) and a
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Scuole: uscite didattiche alla scoperta del Canton Ticino Le uscite didattiche, indirizzate alle scuole, offrono l’opportunità di conoscere i luoghi principali del Canton Ticino. I partecipanti vivono l’esperienza in modo attivo e coinvolgente. Un vero e proprio viaggio nel tempo fra passato, presente e futuro alla scoperta di Lugano, Mendrisio e Bellinzona. FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Visita guidata al Parco San Grato – Carona A few steps away from the charming and characteristic village of Carona, you will find the botanical garden Parco San Grato. During the visit, you will relax by walking on the thematic paths of the Park, enjoying the sounds of nature. We will help you discover the
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UNESCO – Mendrisio’s Holy Week Processions The Processions are held in Mendrisio on Thursday and Good Friday every year. An unmissable and unique event, where history becomes a spectacle in the perpetuation of tradition. As they make their way through the streets of the town, a soft light is given off by the “Trasparenti”, translucent
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