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 The Vigezzo Valley: forgotten villages and activities

Tradition & Nature 

Duration

Full Day.

Description

For centuries, stock-farming and agriculture have constituted the basis of the Alpine rural economy: traces of this type of activity are still evident in the Vigezzo Valley.

The little ghost town of Marone can only be reached by the narrow gauge Vigezzina Railway and offers the opportunity to see traditional rural architecture. It is also possible to reach the small village of Trontano on foot or with the Vigezzina Railway and from there you can visit the Graglia Mills. Nestled in the countryside, the five mills have recently been restored as they were abandoned after the second world war and are testimony to the traditions of rye farming.

Itinerary

*       Journey with the Vigezzina railway

*       Visit to Marone

*       Packed lunch or traditional lunch in a restaurant

*       Visit to Trontano and the mills

*       Local produce tasting

*       Return to hotel

Services Included

*       Journey by Vigezzina Railway

*       Lunch

*       Local produce tasting

*       Nature guide

Notes

This itinerary can be combined with the following activities:

*       Cable car ride to Piana

*       Visit to the Sanctuary of Re

*       Guided tour of Villette

*       Guided tour of Craveggia, the town with very tall chimneys

 

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