Valle Verzasca
Lavertezzo, Switzerland
Emerald water under the double-arched Ponte dei Salti. Swim only where the current is calm.
- Nearest town
- Lavertezzo, Switzerland
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 46.2590, 8.8370
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Nearby
© JoachimKohler-HB · CC BY-SA 4.0Castelgrande, Bellinzona
© Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as the author and if you want send me a message. or… · CC BY-SA 3.0 atSan Bernardino Pass
© Olgierd Rudak · CC BY-SA 4.0Gotthard Pass and the Tremola
© Uwelino · CC BY-SA 4.0Morcote
Campsites nearby
- Lido MappoCampsite9 km from Valle VerzascaTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
- CLM - Camping Lago MaggioreCampsite10 km from Valle VerzascaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsNo dogs
- Camping MelezzaCampsite12 km from Valle VerzascaTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
- GottardoCampsite24 km from Valle VerzascaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping Residence CampagnaCampsite24 km from Valle VerzascaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Internazionale ParadisCampsite24 km from Valle VerzascaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Valle Verzasca?
Valle Verzasca is in Lavertezzo, Switzerland, at GPS 46.2590, 8.8370. It is about 10 km from Locarno.
Can you camp near Valle Verzasca?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Brione - Gere 2, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 49 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Valle Verzasca?
Valle Verzasca is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Ticino: Swiss lakes, Italian style.
What is there to see near Valle Verzasca?
Places worth a stop nearby: Castelgrande, Bellinzona (16 km), San Bernardino Pass (37 km), Gotthard Pass and the Tremola (39 km) and Morcote (40 km).
When is the best time to visit Valle Verzasca?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)