Follow Ticino's yellow hiking signs

Do you enjoy hiking? Looking for company with the same passion? Then TI Sentieri, Ticino's hiking association has an answer. Their mission is setting up and constantly updating the cantonal hiking trails, while improving the information mapping. They also organize guided excursions and train guides. You'll recognise their efforts when you spot the yellow hiking signs.

Their next guided tour leads to the source of the Brenno river near Lucomagno. It is an all day hike departing at 8:45 from Alpe Casaccia and returning there around 17:00.

All you need is a good pair of hiking shoes, appropriate all-weather gear, a bottle of water and a snack and you are set. Cost: CHF 20.-

Venue: Hike to the source of River Brenno
Where: Alpe Casaccia near Blenio
Date: Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
Time: 8:45
For more info call: Mr Hess at 079/760'26'23 and register today.
For a detailed programme click here: www.ticinosentieri.ch

Campo Blenio Night skiing

Skiing at night! What could be more exciting for kids than finding their way down the slope in the dark?
Not to worry, the slopes at Campo Blenio are perfect for little kids as well as adult beginners. This ski resort has always been especially family friendly. They even offer a family day ticket for CHF 69.- no matter how many kids you have. The slopes are well suited for easy skiing and snowboarding. The station also has a floodlit slope. Campo Blenio has new facilities and ample parking close to the departure of the ski lifts.
Campo Blenio also offers opportunities for cross-country skiers thanks to a 4,5 km track. Non-skiers can enjoy lovely walks in the woods around Campo Blenio and Ghirone.

So strap on your skis and head towards Campo Bleno tonight between 18:00 and 20:00 for some family fun!

Where: Campo Blenio
When: Saturday, February 4th, 2011
Time: 18:00 to 20:00
For more information call Tel. +41 (0) 91 872 21 15 or check out http://www.campoblenio.ch/

Winter sports in Campra

On a sunny day an excursion is definately worth the 80 km of drive up to the Blenio valley to Campra on the Lukmanier pass road.
Apart from the superb Cross country center with 30km of slopes you'll also find a skating rink and a restaurant. An easy bobsleigh track for children, 200 meters long, ensures fun for everyone. For lovers of nature walks and peace, the Nordic Center offers an easy, flat 5km trail through the woods of alder and fir trees and partly along the river Brenno which is also ideal for Nordic Walking.
Skis, skates and everything else you need can be rented on the spot. Make sure you start out early since the sun hides behind the mountains by midday and the ice rink can become pretty cold. The whole setting is very "old-fashion" but that is exactly what gives it its charm in my opinion.
Have your kids try some cross-country skiing. This sport is not very popular with youngsters but a lot of fun to learn in a group. Cross-country skiing, like swimming, is a full body exercise. What makes it so great is that it involves your upper and lower body, which means it doesn't take much to get your heart rate soaring. The more body parts you involve in your workout, the more calories you'll burn and the faster your kids will fall asleep at night.