| The Piora Valley is a charming and sunny region of rare beauty located
in the Southern Swiss Alps. This splendid alpine region situated at 1800-2200
m. of altitude is approx. 8 km long (5miles) and has a surface of 23 km2.
It is the widest alpine pasture land of Canton Ticino. In this valley you
can find more than 20 alpines lakes. Among those the main lakes are the
Ritom, the Tom and the Cadagno. You can either go for an easy stroll along
the new hiking trail around the Ritom lake or take one of the more challenging
paths of the sourranding mountains from where you will enjoy the beautiful
scenary. All the hiking tracks are well indicated. From June until August
the valley flourishes like a garden with thousands colors and aromatic
scents. The Botanical Alpine center run by the Ticino government is located
next to the Piora Cheese factory. |
