PREDA ROSSA AN AUTHENTIC NATURAL GARDEN

At the altitude of almost 1900m, Preda Rossa, in the Masino valley, is a glacial moraine area in front the white walls of Monte Disgrazia.

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The main area is reachable by car from Filorera (road with a fee). The geological history of this glacier appear in front of you, the panorama is beautiful and it is a perfect location for a day trip and pic-nic.

Alpinists have the opportunity to sleep at the Ponti hut to climb the Monte Disgrazia (3678m).

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WHAT TO DO IN VAL MASINO AND IN THE NEARBY REGION

AROUND THE  VALLEY

1. Climbing, Alpinism and Ice climbing.. you need just to choose a location around you.

2. Save the date of the Melloblocco an internationl bouldering meeting.

3. Sleep in the panoramic mountain houses of the valley, Ponti, Allievi, Omio, Gianetti.

4. Climb the epic walls of the val di Mello.

5. Hike along the "Sentiero Roma" a trail of 5 days around the high passes of the Masino valley (high level EE).

6. Relax in the Bagni Masino Therme.

7. Family escursion and pic-nic in Predarossa.

8. Admire the skyrunners during the world famous Kima Trophy.

9. Climbing and Alpinism on the Piz Badile group.

IN THE NEARBY REGION

1. Vertemate Franchi Palace, in the town of Prosto, a fascinating villa of the XVI century, with an italian garden.

2. Discover the panoramic village of Soglio, the terrace of Val Bregaglia.

3. Don't miss the "Notte Rosa"  Acquafraggia waterfall festival, every year in July.

4. Hike on the log and historical trails of Via Bregaglia.

5. Visit the beautiful town of Chiavenna.

6. Ski, Freeride and Trekking in St. Moritz and in Engadin.

WHERE TO SLEEP IN VAL MASINO - HOTELS, B&B, APARTMENTS

The Val Masino offers fewer hotels and holiday houses. It is possible to find an accomodation also in a villages of the Valtellina and reach the Valmasino for a day trip.

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HOW TO GET TO VAL MASINO AND PREDA ROSSA

Val Masino is valley in Italy and is located in Valtellina, above the village of Ardenno that it is reachble also by train.

Ardenno is connected by bus to San Martino Val Masino. By Car, from Ardenno (SS38), follow directions to Val Masino.

To reach Predarossa (1900m), it is necessary to pay a tool on the way, after the village of Filorera. 

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ARONA AND THE STATUE OF SAN CARLO BORROMEO

Arona is a medieval town located on the south/west shore of Lake Maggiore and overlooked by the Rocca Park.

The old town is known for its narrow streets, with shops, restaurants and cafes. For some years now it has been permanently set up by artistics installations as coloured umbrellas or garlands suspended in the void.

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This iconic image has made Arona famous in many art and design magazines, but its lakeside and fortress gardens have long been a popular destination, especially in spring and summer.

From Arona you can see the east side of Lake Maggiore and the imposing fortress and castle of Angera.

"Arona means diving yourself into the many colors of the old town and the wonderful sunlit umbrellas. After a calm walk along the lake, you can reach the fortress; then up to the top of the magnificent statue of San Carlo Borromeo. 

We were lucky and the day was wonderful. Arona is the perfect starting point to visit the main places of Lake Maggiore."

Fabio e Paolo

The fortress of Arona was a medieval defensive structure destroyed during the Napoleonic times. Today the area is the ideal place for a walk and a panoramic pin-nic. It is often also a venue for events and concerts.

To the north, there is the famous statue of San Carlo Borromeo made in the mid-sixteenth century. Today, it is the second tallest statue in the world - with a height of 23 meters - after the Statue of Liberty in New York.

The statue can also be visited internally by paying a ticket directly at the gates at the foot of the staircase, in front of the Basilica of San Carlo.

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WHAT TO VISIT IN STRESA, BORROMEO ISLANDS AND IN THE NEARBY REGION

IN THE VILLAGE:

1. Take a boat and visit the beuatiful Borromeo islands.

2. Stop for lunch at one of the numerous restaurants on the charming Isola dei Pescatori.

3. Enjoy an ‘aperitivo’ with breath-taking views from the sky bar at Hotel La Palma.

4. Stroll in the picturesque old town of Stresa with its luxury hotels and 18th century palaces.

5. Family trips to the villa Pallavicino park and its zoo.

IN THE  NEARBY REGION:

1. Trek to Monte Mottarone and fun at the Alpyland park, easily reachble by funicular.

2. Don’t miss the adrenaline of Lake Maggiore Zip line.

3. Visit Villa Taranto in Verbania.

4. Reach the Santa Caterina del sasso hermitage.

5. Enjoy a Romantic trip to Stresa and  the Borremo Islands.

6. Don't miss to visit Ascona, Locarno and the valleys of Tessin.

7. Spend a day at Lake Orta.

8. Book the Lake Maggiore Express: a day trip which includes boat trip to Locarno and the famous ‘cento vallino’ train ride.

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WHERE TO SLEEP IN ARONA - HOTELS, B&B, APARTMENTS

Arona offers a hotels and holiday houses. It is possible to find an accomodation in the town or in the panoramic villages of the lake.

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HOW TO GET TO ARONA AND TO THE STATUE OF SAN CARLO

Arona is are located in Italy, on the south/west side of Maggiore lake. Arona is connected and accessible by train, bus and with the boat service of the lake.

To visit the San Carlo Statue , reach the parking area on the top of the "Rocca" above Arona, just beside the Basilica of San Carlo (5min from Arona, direction north ).

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A ROMANESQUE CHURCH IN A GENUINE TESSIN HAMLET

The San Bernardo church is an old-time location. It is only accessible on foot from Sementina and Monte Carasso or from the close Tessin hamlet Curzùtt.

It is surrounded by chestnut woods and stone rural houses, linked by the paved paths: an incredible location with an incredible view, which is great for a family day-trip.

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The main door of the San Bernardo church with the view of the frescos.

The Monte Carasso cable car – Mornera is tiny and can transport no more than 8 people at a time. To avoid long queues in high season, we suggest you book your ticket online with fixed ascent time.

On the way down, you will need to call the cable car by pressing a button inside a locker located on the top of the stairs at the Curzutt cable car station.

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"The precious frescos’ colors and the mystic atmosphere of this little church surrounded by the chestnut woods"

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WHAT TO DO AND VISIT NEARBY CURZUTT

AROUND THE CHURCH AND VILLAGE:

1. Visit the typical alpine village of Curzutt and the church of San Bernardo.

2. Take a selfie sitting on the Tibetan bridge of Carasc.

3. Stroll in the chestnut tree woods and visit the vineyards of Merlot at the bottom of the valley.

IN THE  NEARBY REGION:

1. Book an excursion to Brissago island by boat.

2. Take a day trip to the Verzasca valley.

3. Visit the Unesco heritage site at Bellinzona’s castles.

4. Discover the Cardada day trip.

5. Drive on the panoramic road of the Maggiore lake.

6. Visit Arona, Stresa and the Borromean islands.

7. Don't miss Ascona the peral of Lake Maggiore.

8. Reach the panoramic sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso above Locarno.

WHERE TO SLEEP NEARBY CURZUTT - HOTELS, B&B, APARTMENTS

The san Bernardo Church is located above the village of Sementina in the Tessin region. Sementina offers some hotels B&B and holiday houses. It is possible to find an accomodation in the village or in the panoramic villages of Lake Maggiore.

In the small alpine village of Curzùtt is possible to sleep in an Hostel: info and booking Hostel in Curzùtt.

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HOW TO GET TO THE CHURCH OF SAN BERNARDO IN CURZUTT

The church of san Bernardo, is located near the village of Curzùtt, in the hills of Monte Carasso and Sementina, in Tessin, only a few kilometers from Bellinizona and the Lake Maggiore.

For those of you arriving by car, you should know that parking space is limited at the foot of the cable car. We advise you to park at the Monte Carasso town hall (300m from the cable car). There are excellent public transport connections by bus from Bellinzona and Locarno train stations in the Monte Carasso direction.

Once you arrive in the town of Monte Carasso, you can choose an easier route or a more difficult one. The first option entails taking the Monte Carasso- Mornera cable car and getting off at the first stop and then continuing on the old mule path for about 20 mins until you get to the Church. The second choice would be to walk up from the cable car station to Curzùtt and the Church. Aprox. 1hr 30min.

We opted for the shorter solution and we have to admit that the trip in the tiny cable car itself, was well worth the trip.

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