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Beach Beach · Ascona-Locarno · 281 m

River Maggia

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    Fiume Maggia
    Photo: Zoe Pieren, Ascona-Locarno Tourism

In the summer, the rivers are a popular destination for sunbathing and cooling off in the crystal-clear water. Along the rivers of Vallemaggia, with rocks smoothed by the flowing water, are numerous magnificent pools in many different shades of blue and a few fine sandy beaches. In the village of Avegno, the River Maggia slows its pace, offering visitors some superb fine sandy beaches with natural pools carved into the rocks.

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In the summer, the rivers are a popular destination for sunbathing and cooling off in the crystal-clear water. Along the rivers of Vallemaggia, with rocks smoothed by the flowing water, are numerous magnificent pools in many different shades of blue and a few fine sandy beaches. In the village of Avegno, the River Maggia slows its pace, offering visitors some superb fine sandy beaches with natural pools carved into the rocks.

Coordinates

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2'700'553E 1'118'825N
DD
46.213368, 8.741684
DMS
46°12'48.1"N 8°44'30.1"E
UTM
32T 480075 5117787
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User Questions


July 25, 2025
Zoe Pieren  
Buongiorno Megumi, apologies for the delayed response. Yes, it is possible to fish in the Maggia River. To do so, a fishing permit is required, which can be purchased online or at one of our information desks. Tight lines! :-) https://www4.ti.ch/fileadmin/DT/temi/pesca/documentiApp/EN_Flyer_Promo_PESCA_TI.pdf

June 20, 2022
Zoe Pieren  
Buongiorno, grazie della gentile richiesta. Nel canton Ticino non è consentito il campeggio libero, per il pernottamento in tenda dovrà chiedere se ci sono posti disponibili in un campeggio. In Vallemaggia ci sono i seguenti: Piccolo Paradiso ad Avegno https://www.camping-piccoloparadiso.com/it Campeggio TCS a Gordevio https://www.tcs.ch/it/camping-viaggi/camping-insider/campeggi/tcs-campeggi/campeggio-gordevio-valle-maggia.php. Ulteriori campeggi nella nostra zona sono visibili al seguente link https://www.ascona-locarno.com/it/dove-dormire/campeggi. A presto nella regione di Ascona-Locarno!

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Map / Von Albergo Losone nach Bogenbrücke Bignasco Maggia Tal
Difficulty difficult
Distance 57 km
Duration 14:00 h
Ascent 237 m
Descent 237 m

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Bicycle Rides · Ascona-Locarno
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Difficulty difficult
Distance 117.2 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 1,559 m
Descent 1,559 m

No ratings (yet)
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Motorcycle route · Ascona-Locarno
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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 146.2 km
Duration 2:06 h
Ascent 2,574 m
Descent 2,387 m

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from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Difficulty difficult
Distance 93.6 km
Duration 6:25 h
Ascent 359 m
Descent 359 m

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Difficulty difficult
Distance 128.1 km
Duration 11:10 h
Ascent 2,117 m
Descent 2,102 m

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Ticino Traverso
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