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The Val Bavona is a ten-kilometer-long in the northwestern part of , , in the Vallemaggia District.


History, economy and culture
First human settlements have appeared about 1000 A.D., with a constant number of people living in Val Bavona until about 1600. Repeated natural disasters caused by have then forced the population back to the lower villages of and , so that the numerous hamlets of Val Bavona were only used as summer abodes for farmers and livestock keepers.

The prevalent economy of this valley was livestock (goats and cattle), as well as rye farming and logging.

During the construction of , the valley received its first and only made-up road in 1957. Before that, people had to use the between the settlements.

In 1983, the valley received federal protection status. The late construction of the road, and the fact that the valley is still not attached to the electricity grid, has preserved the historical look of Val Bavona's settlements.

Today, the Val Bavona is mostly known for hiking, a few restaurants, and its holiday apartments that offer a basic comfort.


Settlements in Val Bavona
From Cavergno northwards:

  • Mondada (565 m)
  • Fontana (599 m)
  • Sabbione (646 m)
  • Ritorto
  • Foroglio (697 m)
  • Roseto (756 m)
  • Fontanelada
  • Faèd
  • Sonlerto (807 m)
  • San Carlo (957 m)


Notable buildings
showed that some of the wood used in the building is from 1497.]]


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