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Verzasca Dam

Verzasca Dam

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Verzasca Dam

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Location: Tenero-Contra, Ticino, Switzerland

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1. From Tenero to the Verzasca Dam − loop tour

7.68km

02:38

390m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Tour of Lake Vogorno between Verzasca Dam and Lavertezzo

21.2km

06:35

750m

770m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ancient trails between Diga Verzasca and Miescio − loop tour

7.33km

02:35

410m

400m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Stephanie

January 15, 2016

The Verzasca dam is located at the entrance of the Verzasca Valley, an original and scenic valley two kilometers above Lake Maggiore in the canton of Ticino. The view from the 220 meter high dam wall is an absolute highlight and can be combined with a hike around the Lago di Vogorno.

Director Ian Sharp staged the opening scene of "Goldeneye" with an incredible bungee jump. In the famous scene Pierce Brosnan alias 007 shot an anchor on the roof of a building and then flew 200 meters into the depths. Incidentally, between Easter and October, James Bond can do the same: in the middle of the dam is the highest stationary bungee facility in the world.

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JR56

July 16, 2019

«In the heart of the river lies the fascination of the Verzasca Valley».
The "Roman bridge" with two arches in Lavertezzo, the small village of Corippo - architectural monument of national importance, and the Verzasca dam, one of the highest dams in Europe.
The Vogorno Lake, is an artificial pool whose water is used to generate electricity. The construction of the dam, owned by Verzasca SA, lasted from 1960 to 1965. The dam of Verzasca, 220 meters high, is one of the highest in the world. Here man has created a work of great effect and great benefit.

Inside there is also a small museum on the history and function of the reservoir. The daredevils, such as James Bond, can enjoy a day full of thrills with the craziest bungee jump in the world. Jumping on the elastic rope from the top of the wall 220 meters into the depths amidst the narrow cliffs at the bottom of the valley is a unique adventure Adrenaline rush of the extra class. In the Info Shop Valle Verzasca it is possible to buy local products.

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🚶‍♀️🐩 Rebecca 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♀️

May 9, 2021

The 380 meter long and 220 meter high dam wall, known as the Contra, is the fourth highest in Switzerland. It is located at 470 meters above sea level at the exit of the Verzasca Valley, an original and scenic valley.

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Location: Tenero-Contra, Ticino, Switzerland

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Verzasca Dam

1. From Tenero to the Verzasca Dam − loop tour

2. Tour of Lake Vogorno between Verzasca Dam and Lavertezzo

3. Ancient trails between Diga Verzasca and Miescio − loop tour

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