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).
