The Campra Alpine Lodge & Spa is located directly on the cross-country skiing trails. It only takes a few steps to comfortably launch yourself onto the 30 km of trails.
The large ice rink is perfect to practice some hockey together or simply have fun with your family. Also on request, between 17:00 and 21:00, the rink can be privately booked for night skating. Open from December to the end of February, weather permitting, and run by the Simano Ski Club.
Discover the sunny Blenio Valley from its snowy ski slopes of Nara and Campo Blenio-Ghirone, or reach the large ski area of Andermatt-Disentis in a short time. The choice is varied and you will find solutions suitable for families, groups and adults.
A Skill Park with north shore elements suitable for adults and children who want to have fun with their MTB! Accessible for free every day until the end of October. A project born in collaboration with Blenio Bike.
A stimulating route starting from the Lodge, heading towards Dötra where you can take a restorative break at the Capanna Dötra or Grotto, and then descend towards Campra via the magnificent landscape of Pian Segno and Acquacalda.
Part of one of the seven Nature Trails on the Lukmanier, the circular and signposted tour of the Selvasecca forest reserve is unique. Starting from Acquacalda, you will immerse yourself in a grandiose landscape, guarded by the Swiss stone pine. You will also pass bumps, basins, valleys, marshes and peat bogs.
The cheese route is an itinerary from Santa Maria at the summit of the Passo del Lucomagno down to Acquacalda. The trail leads between Alpe Croce, Alpe Pertusio, Alpe Casaccia, Alpe Gana, Campo Solario and Stabbio Nuovo, to the Selvasecca reserve and finally to Alpe Pian Segno.
Part of one of the 7 nature trails on the Lukmanier, the Passo delle Colombe tour starts at the Casaccia Infocentre and continues up towards the Riale dei Canali to reach the Passo delle Colombe. From here it descends in the direction of the Alpe Carorescio to then climb up to the Passo del Sole and descend towards Lareccio, Ai Pini and back to Casaccia.
This circular route passes along the scenic Sosto Gorge. Starting from Olivone, you will climb the old mule track that once connected Campo Blenio to Olivone until the artificial tunnel was built in 1958. This route is also practicable by mountain bike!
Four routes will take you to discover the historical and cultural gems of the Blenio Valley. In addition to the wonderful natural heritage, you will be able to observe numerous artistic and architectural testimonies such as churches, chapels, frescoes, palaces and bridges.
This challenging and long route will satisfy you with its natural treasures. The Greina Plateau, located between Canton Ticino and Canton Graubünden, can only be reached on foot from Campo Blenio and reaches an altitude of over 2,200 m. This circular route allows visitors to admire the landscape peculiarities that give the region an appearance similar to an Alpine tundra. Numerous streams and torrents flow undisturbed, creating unique ponds, meanders, bogs and marshes.
Discover the Nara Alps (Gualdo-Tarco, Pian Laghetto, Piandioss, Sorda) with this circular hike starting from Cancorì, which can be reached directly by car or chairlift from Leontica.
Explore the beautiful village of Campo Blenio with this fun interactive treasure hunt suitable for the whole family! Download the app from the App Store or Google Play and pick up the paper map at the Pineta Saracino bar (cost CHF 5).
The Valle di Blenio Bike route (387) leads from Campra or Olivone to Biasca. Along the route, you will come across numerous historical and cultural testimonies of the valley's past.
The route to Gorda can be started in Campra, from Olivone or directly from Camperio, from where it continues first on a dirt road to Piancabella and then almost entirely on asphalt until Gorda.
From the valley bottom to the alpine huts. Via old historic roads and precious larch groves from Olivone, you reach the Bovarina Hut at 1870 m. The efforts of the ascent are rewarded by an exciting, smooth descent through pastures and forests, surrounded by a breathtaking panorama.
Discover the western part of the Valle di Blenio: through the wide Nara basin with wide views of the Malvaglia valley. This is followed by a technically demanding descent through several villages, including Selvapiana. The route continues to the ruins of Serravalle Castle and the destination, Biasca.
Discover the Nara amphitheatre, best known during the winter season but whose beauty deserves to be enjoyed all year round. The technical and adventurous route, surrounded by nature and with a splendid view of the Adula massif, will delight the most experienced mountain bikers.
The name of the route is inspired by the ancient bailiffs (landfogti) who, on behalf of the sovereign cantons, administered the Blenio bailiwick from 1515 for over three centuries. The route leads through the middle Blenio valley via Lottigna, where the monumental landfogti palace from 1500 is located, now home to one of the canton's 10 regional ethnographic museums.
"Family", an ideal route for a family excursion. The route starts in Dongio on the church square; it continues northwards, at first skirting the suggestive grottos of Dongio, then pedalling along the "Satro" dirt track leading to Acquarossa. Once through the Lottigna campsite, continue along the Piano di Castro, cross the bridge over the Brenno river and descend southwards through the villages of Prugiasco and Comprovasco.
A ring in the middle and lower Blenio valley with departure and arrival in Acquarossa. The route is pleasant and very easy, ideal for families wishing to ride along the valley floor away from carriage roads. It is a fun route to discover suggestive corners of the territory along asphalted secondary roads, dirt stretches and also easy single-trails. You descend to Loderio via Dongio, Motto , Ludiano and Semione; you return along the left bank of the Brenno river crossing Malvaglia and again Motto Dongio to Acquarossa. Monuments along the way: the Romanesque churches of San Remigio in Corzoneso Piano and San Pietro in Motto-Ludiano, Serravalle Castle in Semione and the Oratory of the Nativity in Loderio.
Take part in one of the astronomical events organised by the Astrocalina Astronomical Association in the Gorda Mountains. You will have the opportunity to spend evenings observing the stars, the moon, Saturn and other deep-sky objects visible during the summer season.
Fancy an extreme adventure? Then you can't miss climbing the highest artificial wall in the world (160m). It is equipped with more than 600 resin holds, divided into 5 pitches and protected by bolts. Accompanied by an experienced mountain guide on request.
On request and with a minimum of 5 participants, you can visit Alpe Pertusio and its cellar! Followed by an on-site tasting of the farm's products such as cheese and cold cuts.
Come to the Alnéid farm in Campo Blenio for a guided tour of the cowshed with tasting of alp cheese, formaggella (upon availability) and local cured meats.
The Azienda Vitivinicola Bollani produces its wines from vineyards located in the hills or in the famous 'Ganne di Ludiano'. The tasting must be booked 2 days in advance by contacting the winery directly.
The Blenio Valley Historical and Ethnographic Museum is located in Lottigna, in a splendid 16th century building. On the facade you can admire frescoes with the coats of arms of the Landfogti of Uri, Schwyz and Nidwalden who governed the Blenio territory between 1501 and 1598. Inside the museum you will find further frescoes with coats of arms of the families of the valley, objects related to agriculture, sacred art and winemaking.
In this small museum in Campo Blenio, you will have the opportunity to observe about a hundred radios, with models dating back to the beginning of the last century, and about eighty cameras from the end of the 19th century to the digital age.
Take a step back in time by walking among the ruins of Serravalle Castle, the third most historically important castle in Canton Ticino. Its first written mention dates back to 1162 when the Lord of Blenio Alcherio da Torre, appointed Imperial Avogard of the Valley by Frederick Barbarossa, was in control of it.
The church of Negrentino, also known as San Carlo, is of enchanting Romanesque architectural beauty. Situated in a unique and isolated location, it is accessible just a few steps from Leontica by crossing a small suspension bridge. Inside the church, you can admire several frescoes, one of which dates back to the mid 11th century (1050).
The Casa Rotonda (Round House), today home to the Donetta Archive, is located in Corzoneso. Between 1901 and 1932 it was the home of the photographer Roberto Donetta, who spent part of his life immortalising scenes of everyday life in the Blenio Valley. Today, the building is managed by the Donetta Foundation and its purpose is to preserve and promote Roberto Donetta's "legacy" and to organise cultural events focusing on photography.
Discover the works of the Milanese artist Titta Ratti at the former kindergarten in Malvaglia, which has been in existence since 1901 and is now a place of art and culture. Open by appointment.
The Beach Volleyball courts in Dongio are open to all by reservation directly on the Polisportiva Bleniese website. Have fun!
Through the Blenio Viva website and App and the Bellinzona and Upper Ticino Turismo portal, you will have all the information on local events, sports competitions and activities at your fingertips!