Guided tour of Robiei hydroelectrical dam in Bavona Valley

Guided Tour Inside the Robiei Hydroelectrical Dam
and a Forgotten Village

(ALL guided tours)


Discover the hidden world inside the Robiei dam and a fascinating abandoned village, tucked away in the forest — an exclusive tour through one of Switzerland's most remarkable feats of engineering and the story of life in the Bavona Valley

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

Your tour guide: Tanya Harvey Ciampi
(part-time guide at the Ethnographic Museum of Valmaggia)

www.valle-maggia.ch

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

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Bavona Valley guided tours
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Val Bavona guided tours
Bavona Valley guided tour
Bavona Valley guided tour
ATTRACTIONS

High above the spectacular Bavona Valley, hidden behind the mighty Robiei hydroelectrical dam, lies a fascinating story of engineering, innovation, and renewable energy.

Join me on a fascinating tour through the interior of the Robiei hydroelectrical dam and discover how it became part of one of Switzerland's most impressive hydropower systems. You'll learn how water from the high-alpine reservoirs around Robiei is channeled through an extensive network of tunnels, penstocks, and power plants all the way down to Lake Maggiore, harnessing an elevation drop of nearly 2,200 meters to generate clean energy for hundreds of thousands of households.

During the tour, you'll discover the technical challenges that were overcome during construction and how the entire system still operates today. I'll also shed light on the impact on the region's landscape, population, and economy.

Whether you're interested in engineering, history, renewable energy, or photography, this tour opens the door to a hidden world in the Swiss Alps.

The tour also includes a charming, forgotten settlement that has been lovingly restored. Surrounded by forests and towering mountain peaks, it offers a rare glimpse into a world where generations once lived in close connection with nature. The atmosphere is at once peaceful and mysterious, inviting visitors to imagine the lives, traditions, and hardships of the people who once called this place home.


DURATION

5 hours
Departure from Maggia: 10 am
Return to Maggia: 3 pm
PRICES (including cable car and two guided tours; without/including lunch)

2 pers.: CHF174/196 p.p.
3 pers.: CHF140/160 p.p.
4 pers.: CHF125/140 p.p.
5 pers.: CHF115/130 p.p.
6+ pers.: CHF108/122 p.p.

Discount available with a Ticino Ticket
Discount available for children

Additional costs:
Cost of bus tickets if you are not traveling with your own car.
FEEDBACK

Radhika: "Tanya, our tour expert, was incredibly responsive right from the moment I started making inquiries. She was prompt with her replies and always followed up with clear directions on how to reach the pick-up point, what to bring for the walking tour and what to expect.

Our trip to Val Bavona was smooth, easy, and thoroughly enjoyable — all thanks to Tanya. She knows the area like the back of her hand and was eager to share fascinating details about the place. She's a bundle of energy, always excited to show us more and truly passionate about what she does.

Tanya is also great company and so much fun to be with. I highly recommend her to anyone planning to visit Val Bavona — she’ll make your experience unforgettable!"
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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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