Discover audacious constructions of the ancient houses of Cröisch (pagans) or Grebels
(cavemen) which were situated at dizzying heights on the rocky faces of Dongio and Malvaglia.
Explore the precipice of the Orino River and cross the gorge on the Lau bridge
(13th century).
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| Dongio Pagans house |
Laù bridge |
Malvaglia Pagans house |
| Inscription: |
in person, on telephone, by fax or E-mail |
| Participants: |
minimum 5, maximum 35 |
| Meeting point: |
at Lugano-Besso parking lot behind FFS station at 7:30 AM |
| Equipment: |
sturdy hiking boots, wind jacket, warm clothing and protective
clothing against wind and rain, lunch box. |
| Locality: |
Dongio and Malvaglia |
| Difference in height: |
400 m |
| Duration: |
5.30 hrs |
| Cartographical: |
CN 1:25'000 Map n° 1273 Biasca |
| Difficulty: |
easy (E) |
| Insurance: |
each participant must arrange for their own insurance |
| Costs: |
adults CHF 20.--, juniors under 15 years CHF 10.--
Singles, groups over 15 persons, travel agency, school tourism board, hotelkeeper and business "to be agreed" |
| Remarks: |
in case of bad weather, contact tel. +41 79 331 17 36 |
| Alternative excursion: |
Casa S. Carlo Semione, collection of minerals and fossiles and the museum of Blenio at Lottigna. |
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