Sustainable holidays: why choose Ascona-Locarno
With its breath-taking landscapes, imposing waterfalls, dense forests and crystal-clear rivers, the Ascona-Locarno region, which stretches from the lake to the mountains, inspires calm, tranquillity and energy. A unique and pristine environment where you can switch off and immerse yourself in nature.
Clock up some miles on the 1,400 km of hiking trails, roughly the same distance it would take to walk from Locarno to Copenhagen. Hiking aficionados won’t be disappointed by routes that lead into valleys, up mountains and down to the lake shore, through varied landscapes that range from palm trees to glaciers. Fitness freaks have a huge natural playground at their disposal: MTB routes, running and trail running itineraries, rock walls to climb, rivers to walk down, an entire lake for water sports, ice rinks, tennis courts and golf courses are just some examples.
In our region, various partners offer services focused on sustainability and environmental compatibility. These include different types of accommodation – hotels, mountain huts, campsites, and holiday homes – that implement ecological practices, as well as restaurants that prioritise regional products, whether sourced from local producers or grown in their own gardens.
