ポルツァの峡谷・トップ5

Comfortable location. Prices a bit overpriced.

The path along the Franscinone River runs along a gorge with many bridges and water pipes. The river contains rocks made of gray Ceneri gneiss that are over 500 million years old. These boulders were deposited by glaciers. There are also stones made of light dolomite limestone that have slipped from the Denti della Vecchia. There used to be a canal here that carried water to the mills further downstream. There were also various ponds that were used to macerate Hnaf, from which fibers were obtained.

Very suggestive stretch of path, arriving from the Forcola or from the eastern peak of the Pizzoni di Valsolda. You go around the overhanging wall of the West peak to the north thanks to the wide ledges where the rock often forms roofs. You pass a first gully thanks also to a fixed rope and finally climb a steep stony gully passing again under some rocky roofs to come out at the ridge saddle which is a prelude to the last stretch of climb before the summit.

Classic grottoes in Malcantone

Typical Ticino grotto with a delicious selection and friendly service

Quaint refreshment stops with a sun terrace. Great food!

Grotto del Pep - is no longer a secret. The Spareribs are the best between Mesocco and Nebraska.:-) Seriously, when you want to go for dinner make sure you make your reservation well in advance. Lunch is less crowded...

Right on the border between Italy and Switzerland, a little off the usual hiking trails, there is a dry canyon that is partially accessible.