The "sentieri di pietra" (stone paths)
Dove :
Vallemaggia is within reach of everyone. Discovering its secret and special places
has now become a very real proposition with the "stone paths" project. It's a
series of paths created by "Vallemaggia pietraviva", an initiative by the
association of local communes of the valley, with the aim of creating an image of
the region based on stone, the main element of the natural landscape and of the one
created by man. Realised by Vallemaggia Tourism with the help of the Association
for the protection of the Artistic and Architectural Heritage of the valley, the
itineraries - about twenty at the moment - unravel mainly low in the valley.
Suitable for all, with good weather they can be walked in any season and are
clearly signed on the ground by information panels. For every path there is a
leaflet where you can find the itineraries and useful information in Italian and
German. Also available by request at Vallemaggia Turismo, tel. 091 753 18 85 or at
the address info@vallemaggia.ch). Downloadable from the internet as well
www.pietraviva.ch.
From Avegno to Prato Sornico, from Coglio to Cevio, from
Maggia to Bosco Gurin, to discover rural villages' old centres and ancient
churches, historical buildings and nature reserves, vineyards, frescoes, museums.
The villages of Linescio with its typical stone terracing, Brontallo with its rural
and graceful buildings and Menzonio, which can boast in its oratory a permanent
exhibition of the artist Gianfredo Camesi, who was born in this village.
www.sentieri.ch
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