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The Valle Vigezzo is a beatiful Valley with an entrance in Italy and another in Switzerland. It is a fantastic place both in summer than in Winter. In summer there is a lovery cycling/walking road in the woods that connects most of the villages. The same road in the winter months is a perfect crosscountry ring. From the valley it is possible with a cable-car to reach La Piana where downhill skiing is possible. In the valley there are many chaming villages. The altitude is not very high and many vegetation is present, so also in the very hot summer days it is possible to find a spot in the shadow.…
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Date of experience: August 2020
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Santa Maria Maggiore is a very beautiful little town with amazing grandiose Alpine houses, beautiful church and a stunning little Piazza with top class restaurants and cafes. The cable car to La Piana takes to 2000 metres in half hour of spectacular ride. At the top you can sample the most delicious polenta and antipasto boards with delicious salumi and cheeses typical of Valle Vigezzo, including the award winner lightly smoked prosciutto and local pane Nero after your tracking before you descend.…
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Date of experience: August 2019
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Santa Maria Maggiore is a small town in the Italian Alps. It is absolutely gorgeous with a friendly culture. Walking around brings delight at every turn. The church is stunning inside, like a mini Sistine Chapel. The piazza is inviting. There is a museum celebrating the chimney sweeps who lived here. Well worth a day to visit.…
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Date of experience: May 2019
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Beautiful valley where you can enjoy nature, traditions, art, history and landscapes. Many lodging structures and very welcoming population.
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Date of experience: August 2015
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