The idyllic stone village of Lavertezzo in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.
This is the idyllic Swiss village of Lavertezzo in the canton of Ticino. Like so many Swiss villages, Lavertezzo has a long history. The village was first documented as Laverteze back in 1327, and for centuries the inhabitants lived a remote, migratory lifestyle. Nestled roughly 12 miles up the rugged Valle Verzasca from Locarno, we can imagine that travel to the village by mule and/or foot in bad weather was both peaceful and tough. Today, a comfortable Swiss bus makes the journey in about 30 minutes. Lavertezzo can be busy in the summer. The nearby double arch stone bridge, (built over 400 years ago), attracts visitors from all over the world. Typically, the visitors snap photos of the bridge, dip their toes in the refreshing Verzasca river, have lunch at a local osteria or ristorante in the village, and then return by bus or car to the south. That said, there are some really wonderful hikes in the area, and it’s easy to escape the crowds. One of our favorite hikes connects some really idyllic hillside villages in the valley. Plus, the bridge and the village of Lavertezzo are worth the trip. The visually stimulating buildings huddled around the 18th century church are made of stone. The hillside paths are romantically narrow and winding, and the language of the region is Italian.
Would you like to hike in Ticino, Switzerland? We can set up a village-to-village hike in Ticino. We also have a Swiss Alps Rail + Hike that samples Ticino and two other delightful regions in Switzerland. Check it out.
