If-Stones-Could-Speak Tour - Learn how the inhabitants of Vallemaggia adapted to the hostile environment of the Valley in order to survive

"If Stones Could Speak..."

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A fascinating ethnographic guided tour to discover how the inhabitants of Vallemaggia adapted to a hostile environment in order to survive!

Come with me off the beaten track to explore some amazing memorable sites that are more attractive and awe-inspiring than the busy tourist hotspots.

This tour is organised by Vallemaggia Tours (IG: vallemaggiatours) and is also listed on the Ascona-Locarno Tourist Office website (www.ascona-locarno.com).

www.valle-maggia.ch

Tel. +41 (0)76 478 87 27 (mobile)
Tel. +41 (0)91 796 36 58

If-Stone-Could-Speak Tour
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ATTRACTIONS

In a rugged landscape dominated by rock with the occasional devastating rock fall, learn how the inhabitants used stone to their advantage and adapted to their harsh environment in order to survive.

Discover the many different ways in which this material was used in daily life, from sculpting the hostile landscape for farming to ingenious rock shelters, and from protection against predators to uses in food processing and preservation.

During the guided cultural tour you will visit two traditional stone villages to discover a number of hidden gems (historically significant artefacts that document the traditional way of life in the valley) and get to hear the fascinating stories behind them!

You will also discover the geomorphological phenomena that over the centuries have formed the landscape as we see it today.
DURATION

The "If Stones Could Speak..." tour begins and ends in Maggia and takes around 4 hours with various stops along the way to explore the background of the sights visited.

The tour takes place within a 1.7 km radius and involves some driving and some walking, including some short uphill and downhill stretches, but nothing too strenuous.

Ideal starting time:
9 a.m. or 1 p.m.
PRICE

1 person: CHF180 p.p.
2 persons: CHF90 p.p.
3 persons: CHF85 p.p.
4 persons: CHF80 p.p.

Children up to 14 years: free

Discounts available for groups

Optional (booking required at least 2 days prior):

A tasting of traditional Vallemaggia specialities (including locally produced cheeses and/or cured meats) AT A GROTTO (a traditional cellar immersed in nature) or AT A SPECTACULAR WATERFALL (CHF20 per person).

You may take part whether or not you are guests at holiday apartment Casa alla Cascata in Maggia.

Your guide will accompany you in your own car.
If public transport is used instead, the price is slightly higher as the tour takes a little longer.

BUS TICKET: If you are staying at a hotel, ask for a TICINO TICKET at reception: This gives you free travel on public transport.

If you are travelling by public transport but are not staying at a hotel, you will need to buy a DAY PASS online (between your departure location and the bus stop "BIGNASCO, POSTA" or "MENZONIO, SENTIERO" (Lavizzara), whichever is the furthest from where you are staying). Find out how many zones you need HERE!

The organiser accepts no liability in the event of an accident, insurance is the responsibility of the participants.
If-Stone-Could-Speak Tour
If-Stone-Could-Speak Tour
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If-Stone-Could-Speak Tour


Book now to hear the stones speak and discover the astonishing resourcefulness of the Valley's inhabitants!



About me, your guide: TANYA HARVEY CIAMPI


Professional translator (EN,IT,DE,FR): www.multilingual.ch


Guide at the Ethnographic Museum of Valmaggia: www.museovalmaggia.ch


Owner and manager of holiday apartment Casa alla Cascata in Maggia: www.valle-maggia.ch


My passion: Photography and videography with drone and camera: www.instagram.com/swissdronegirl


Drone pilot: Aerial photo and video services



Tel. +41 (0)76 478 87 27 (mobile)

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