"If Stones Could Speak..."

An exciting guided cultural tour to discover how the inhabitants of Vallemaggia adapted to a hostile environment in order to survive!

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

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!

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

2 persons: CHF60 p.p.
3 persons: CHF55 p.p.
4 persons: CHF45 p.p.
5 persons: CHF40 p.p.

Children up to 16 years: free

Discounts available for groups

Optional:

Savour some delicious traditional Vallemaggia delicacies (including locally produced cheeses and/or cured meats) with a PICNIC AT A GROTTO (immersed in nature) or AT A SPECTACULAR WATERFALL (CHF20 per person) - booking required at least 2 days prior.

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

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

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

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