The village lies at an altitude between 742 and 754 m above sea level. M. on the left bank of the Lavizzara (river) and at the entrance to the Val Prato from where wonderful hiking trails lead into it. On an alpine pasture belonging to the village there is a rich mineral spring. Above the village rises the 3071 m above sea level. M. Pizzo Campo Tencia.

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Beautiful, small mountain village in the Maggia Valley...

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The village lies at an altitude between 742 and 754 m above sea level. M. on the left bank of the Lavizzara (river) and at the entrance to Val Prato from where wonderful hiking trails lead into it. An abundant mineral spring gushes on one of the alpine pastures belonging to the village. The 3,071 m above sea level rises above the village. M. Pizzo Campo Tencia.

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