Pagan Houses

Blenio Valley


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).


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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