Any tips for Verzasca Valley or nearby Lake Como?

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Laurae is planning a trip for the first part of August to avoid the crowds from the film festival in Locarno. Instead, they plan to visit the Verzasca Valley and take a side trip to Lake Como for two days while enjoying gentle hikes outdoors. They are seeking tips on what activities or sights to explore during their trip.

Key takeaways:
  • Consider hiking in the Verzasca Valley for beautiful scenery and tranquility.
  • Take the Centovalli train from Locarno to Domodossola for a unique experience away from the crowds.
  • Look for local resources online that offer more hiking ideas in the area.
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  • Laurae
    Participant
    71 posts
    26 June 2021 at 16:44:17 #825882

    We’re traveling the first part of August, and wanting to avoid the crowds for the film festival in Locarno we’ve opted for the Verzasca Valley and a side trip to Lake Como for two days instead. We like gentle hikes and being outdoors. Any tips anyone?

  • Anna
    Moderator
    7729 posts
    Reply 1 of 2 • 26 June 2021 at 17:25:41 #935475

    Hi Laurae,

    Here is a suggestion for a hike in the Verzasca Valley: http://www.myswissalps.com/hiking/lavertezzo-ganne

    You can find more ideas from this link: http://www.myswissalps.com/lakemaggiore/activities

    For something different away from the crowd, you could also take the Centovalli train from Locarno to Domodossola: http://www.myswissalps.com/centovalli

    Hope this gives you some inspiration on how to plan your trip.

    Regards,

    Anna

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    Laurae
    Participant
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    Reply 2 of 2 • 26 June 2021 at 20:55:46 #935476

    Vielen dank, Anna!

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