Guidebook for Faido
Parks & Nature
It is a 43-meter-high waterfall, one of the most beautiful of the Leventina Valley. Here you can take different walks or take a break, bathing in the waterfall and having a picnic in the equipped areas. There is a car parking and also a quite big playground for kids. Dogs are welcome if on a leash.
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Cascata Piumogna
It is a 43-meter-high waterfall, one of the most beautiful of the Leventina Valley. Here you can take different walks or take a break, bathing in the waterfall and having a picnic in the equipped areas. There is a car parking and also a quite big playground for kids. Dogs are welcome if on a leash.
The Ritom lake, with its 1.49 km2, is the largest mountain lake in the Canton of Ticino. Since 1917, with the construction of the first dam, the Ritom waters have been used to produce hydroelectric power, assuming a vital role for the Leventina Valley. In the 2009, an educational trail was created on the right side of the lake, leading young and old people to discover the special features of this fantastic region.
Funicular opening times: from May to October.
Prices: please refer to the website http://www.ritom.ch/funicolare/prezzi/
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Lago Ritom
The Ritom lake, with its 1.49 km2, is the largest mountain lake in the Canton of Ticino. Since 1917, with the construction of the first dam, the Ritom waters have been used to produce hydroelectric power, assuming a vital role for the Leventina Valley. In the 2009, an educational trail was created on the right side of the lake, leading young and old people to discover the special features of this fantastic region.
Funicular opening times: from May to October.
Prices: please refer to the website http://www.ritom.ch/funicolare/prezzi/
It is an historical route, just renewed and restored. If you want to discover it, the starting point is the Locanda Dazio Grande in Prato Leventina. If you have just a little time, you can follow the path downhill to the side of the street, to get in a few minutes to the gorge.
Gole del Piottino
Strada UranaIt is an historical route, just renewed and restored. If you want to discover it, the starting point is the Locanda Dazio Grande in Prato Leventina. If you have just a little time, you can follow the path downhill to the side of the street, to get in a few minutes to the gorge.
Essentials
Denner Satellit
4 Via LuserteThe cheapest grocery
Farmacia delle Alpi - Faido
2 Via Fontana di ScribarPharmacy
Ottica Borelli
3B Via Pian della CroceOpticians
EOC Ospedale Regionale di Bellinzona e Valli - Sede di Faido
32 Via OspedaleHospital
Shopping
Coop Supermercato Faido
1 Via Pian della CroceThe most expensive grocery
A medium-sized store, you can find food but also household and entertainment items
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Migros
4 Via al GiardinoA medium-sized store, you can find food but also household and entertainment items
If you want some very fresh and tasty italian cheese (burrata, mozzarella, scamorza...)
Latteria del Borgo
2 Via GerraIf you want some very fresh and tasty italian cheese (burrata, mozzarella, scamorza...)
Macelleria Cappelletti
9 Via Pian della CroceIf you want to buy some fresh and local meat
Sport 2000
11 Via Pian della CroceHere you can buy sports clothing and equipment
Jeans Shop Anluc SA
Piazza Stefano FransciniClothing store located at the side of the upper entrance of the Migros store
The record of this Bottega is to be the northernmost one in Ticino. It was opened in 1992, thanks to the initiative of people sensitive to development and Fair Trade issues.
For more than 40 years, the Botteghe del Mondo (BdM) association has brought together the 11 World Shops in Italian-speaking Switzerland, established Fair Trade specialists. Run by about 300 volunteer staff, they sell high-quality handicrafts and food products from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Bottega Del Mondo
The record of this Bottega is to be the northernmost one in Ticino. It was opened in 1992, thanks to the initiative of people sensitive to development and Fair Trade issues.
For more than 40 years, the Botteghe del Mondo (BdM) association has brought together the 11 World Shops in Italian-speaking Switzerland, established Fair Trade specialists. Run by about 300 volunteer staff, they sell high-quality handicrafts and food products from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Sightseeing
A church located on a cliff with a breath-taking view over the Leventina Valley. It takes about 20 minutes to reach it. You have to go in the center of Faido, and then follow the main road (not the highway); when you see the “Calonico” cartel, turn left, go up and follow the Calonico directions.
Calonico
A church located on a cliff with a breath-taking view over the Leventina Valley. It takes about 20 minutes to reach it. You have to go in the center of Faido, and then follow the main road (not the highway); when you see the “Calonico” cartel, turn left, go up and follow the Calonico directions.
Getting Around
Faido Stazione
Train Station
Unfortunately in Faido you can not rent a car, but in Biasca you can rent the Mobility's car.
Mobility Carsharing
9 Via BellinzonaUnfortunately in Faido you can not rent a car, but in Biasca you can rent the Mobility's car.
Food Scene
The most famous restaurant in Ticino where eat local produce, cheese in particular. There is also a museum that you can visit from 7am to 12pm every day.
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Caseificio
The most famous restaurant in Ticino where eat local produce, cheese in particular. There is also a museum that you can visit from 7am to 12pm every day.
Pedrinis
8 Via Fontana di ScribarWe recommend you to try the "sfilatino", an original pizza dish!
Osteria Ventisette Alla Birreria
Hotel Forni
19 Via della StazioneAn elegant restaurant
Entertainment & Activities
Carì, Paese
The ski resort of Carì at 20 minutes from home.
It is a covered ice rink, with grandstands, changing rooms and a renewed snackbar. Here you can rent and sharpen the ice-skates. More info: https://www.faido.ch/Pista-Ghiaccio-9c4bc600
They also offer curling courses, all the info here: www.golfecurling.ch
Pista Ghiaccio Faido
3 Via SarescIt is a covered ice rink, with grandstands, changing rooms and a renewed snackbar. Here you can rent and sharpen the ice-skates. More info: https://www.faido.ch/Pista-Ghiaccio-9c4bc600
They also offer curling courses, all the info here: www.golfecurling.ch
It is a small green paradise surrounded by forests and beautiful waterfalls. You can go there following the walking route Faido – Dalpe or you can take the panoramic cable car Faido - Pianaselva, which allow you to reach Pianaselva (1’100m) in about 5 minutes.
The departure station is located in Faido (711m) and the service is available from May to October. Usually from 8:00 to 20:00, but please check schedules because they change from month to month (daily, weekends, holidays).
Info: www.pianaselva.ch
Pianaselva
1 Località Piana SelvaIt is a small green paradise surrounded by forests and beautiful waterfalls. You can go there following the walking route Faido – Dalpe or you can take the panoramic cable car Faido - Pianaselva, which allow you to reach Pianaselva (1’100m) in about 5 minutes.
The departure station is located in Faido (711m) and the service is available from May to October. Usually from 8:00 to 20:00, but please check schedules because they change from month to month (daily, weekends, holidays).
Info: www.pianaselva.ch