Most preferred and most exclusive holiday destination
The sparkling Lake Maggiore at your feet, the beautiful Ticino mountains at eye level - the fischermen village Ascona offers its visitors a fascinating backdrop. Numerous leisure activities await you throughout the region and nearby Piemonte.
Concierge service
We can also provide you with helpful tips and recommendations for an array of activities and an unforgettable time.
Phone: +41 91 785 71 71
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Our recommendations
Excursion to Giumaglio Waterfall
Simon Spiller, General Manager
Where: Giumaglio
Getting there: Car, Vespa or E-Bike
Time needed: 2 to 3 hours
I miei Grotti
Roberto Bonfardeci, Chef Concierge
Grotto Pozzasc, Peccia, Valle Maggia: My personal number one. A unique mill, polenta with ragout prepared on an open fire daily.
Cliff diving in the Maggia valley
Christian Harstick, Spa Manager
Where: Ponte Brolla
Getting there: On two wheels (e-bike or otherwise)
Time needed: 2 to 3 hours
Girly weekend: be a shopping queen for a day
Katarzyna Borkowska, 1. Gouvernante
Where: FoxTown Mendrisio
Getting there: Approximately 45 mins by car (plus time to find a parking space), 1 hour 23 mins by train
Time needed: 4-5 hours, depending on your stamina and budget
Hiking course: Corcapolo – Rasa – Pozzuolo – Ronco sopra Ascona
Daniele Casari, Purchasing Manager
Where: Corcapolo, Centovalli
Getting there: From Ascona take Posta Bus no. 1 to Solduno, then train to Corcapolo
Time needed: Approximately 7 hours (if hiking only)
Climbing at the Capanna Pairolo
Karen Kramer, Quality & System Manager
Where: Val d'Usin (Val Colla), 6968 Sonvico
How to get there: Approximately 1 hour 10 mins by car.
Time needed: Day trip
Visit to LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
Marianna Di Giorgio, Florist
Address: Piazza Bernardino Luini 6, Lugano
How to get there: one hour by car, two hours by train
Time required: Allow at least two hours for a visit to the LAC