One of the most beautiful places in the heart of Ticino, Switzerland

The Valle Verzasca is a valley in the Locarno district of the Canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It is located between the Leventina and the Valle Maggia valleys. The Valle Verzasca extends over a length of 25 kilometres and is situated in the north of the Lago Maggiore.

The Verzasca

The Verzasca is a mountain river originating at Pizzo Barone and flowing into lake Maggiore. The river is a popular diving and canyoning location. The Verzasca Dam is well known for its 220m high bungy jump - famous from James Bond film GoldenEye.

Ponte dei Salti

The bridge "ponte romano" also called "Ponte dei salti" (jump bridge) crosses the Verzasca river in Lavertezzo and is a typical medieval construction made of stone. After its partial destruction occured in 1868 it has been reconstructed in 1960.

The water in Verzasca River is christal clear and cold. In the hot summer days the Verzasca River would offer a pleasant chilling. But stay safe! The river can hide hazards.

The best-known river basins are located in Lavertezzo and in Brione Verzasca. The most famous for underwater activities are the Misura river basin, the Posse river basin and the Salti river basin.

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