WHAT TO DO
NATURE EXCURSIONS
The Muggio Valley and Mendrisiotto offer a variety of hiking trails immersed in nature, ideal for discovering breathtaking landscapes and the rich biodiversity of the region.
1. Tour of the Muggio Valley
A circular route that passes through the picturesque villages of the valley, such as Muggio, Cabbio and Roncapiano. The route offers panoramic views, lush forests and evidence of traditional rural life.
2. Monte Bisbino Trail
This trail leads to Monte Bisbino, which offers spectacular views of Lake Como and the surrounding Alps. The hike passes through beech and chestnut forests, offering an immersive experience in nature.
3. Breggia Gorges Route
Located in the Breggia Gorge Park, this itinerary allows you to explore unique geological formations and discover the industrial history of the region, with ancient mills and stone quarries.
The Muggio Valley and Mendrisiotto offer a variety of hiking trails immersed in nature, ideal for discovering breathtaking landscapes and the rich biodiversity of the region.
1. Tour of the Muggio Valley
A circular route that passes through the picturesque villages of the valley, such as Muggio, Cabbio and Roncapiano. The route offers panoramic views, lush forests and evidence of traditional rural life.
2. Monte Bisbino Trail
This trail leads to Monte Bisbino, which offers spectacular views of Lake Como and the surrounding Alps. The hike passes through beech and chestnut forests, offering an immersive experience in nature.
3. Breggia Gorges Route
Located in the Breggia Gorge Park, this itinerary allows you to explore unique geological formations and discover the industrial history of the region, with ancient mills and stone quarries.
ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM OF THE MUGGIO VALLEY
Located in Cabbio, this museum tells the life and traditions of the valley with an interactive and engaging approach. An ideal starting point to understand the historical and cultural context of the territory.
Bruzella Mill
In the suggestive valley floor carved by the Breggia river is the Bruzella Mill, an ancient mill restored and in operation since 1996.
BELVEDERE AND PANORAMIC POINTS
Don't miss the breathtaking view from Monte Generoso, reachable by the historic rack railway. The summit offers a 360° panorama of the Alps, Lake Lugano and the Po Valley.
LOCAL PRODUCTS
Discover local products such as mountain cheeses, artisanal cured meats and the famous rye bread. A typical product not to be missed is Zincarlin from the Muggio Valley, a raw curd cheese produced only in the valley, recognized by Slow Food. It is made with raw cow's milk, sometimes enriched with goat's milk, and is aged in natural cellars, where it is washed with white wine to develop a yellow-reddish crust and an intense and aromatic flavor.
VILLAGES AND RURAL ARCHITECTURE
The Muggio Valley is an authentic treasure chest of history and tradition, where each village tells centuries-old stories through its architecture and the surrounding landscape. In 2014, the Swiss Foundation for Landscape Protection recognized the valley as the "most beautiful landscape in Switzerland", a title that reflects its extraordinary beauty and authenticity.
1.Muggio
The beating heart of the valley, Muggio is a village where time seems to have stopped. Its narrow streets, stone houses and historic churches offer an immersion in rural Ticino life. The Parish Church is noteworthy, with frescoes and works of art that testify to the rich religious tradition of the place.
2.Cabbio
Home to the Ethnographic Museum of the Muggio Valley, Cabbio is a living example of cultural heritage conservation. The village also hosts historic buildings built by families of internationally renowned architects, such as the Cantoni di Cabbio.
3.Rocapiano
Situated at 900 metres above sea level, Roncapiano is the highest village in the valley. Surrounded by pastures and woods, it offers breathtaking panoramic views and an atmosphere of absolute tranquility. The Oratory of the Blessed Giuliana Falconieri, built in the 19th century, is one of its architectural jewels
4.Other villages
The valley also includes other charming villages such as Bruzella, Caneggio, Casima, Castel San Pietro, Monte, Campora, Morbio Superiore and Sagno. Each of these villages preserves distinctive elements of rural Ticino architecture, such as dry stone walls, "nevère" (ancient icehouses) and "roccoli" (structures for hunting birds).
FURTHER TIPS
The official tourism website for Mendrisiotto and Basso Ceresio offers itineraries, seasonal events and personalized suggestions to best explore the region. Link www.mendrisiottoturismo.ch