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Riviera
Riviera is a 15 km long valley at just under 300 m above sea level, where the Ticino river runs. It stretches from Biasca in the north to Claro, north of Bellinzona. The valley is characterized by the Gotthard highway A2 and the Gotthard railroad. The steep mountain slopes of this valley are uninhabited. In the western part, the mountain peaks of Cima di Bri and Poncione Rosso (both about 2500 m above sea level) border the valley. To the east are Torrent Alto (just under 3000 meters above sea level) and the somewhat lower Pizzo di Claro. The Riviera district is bordered to the east by Graubünden. It includes the municipalities of Biasca, Iragna, Lodrino,Osogna, Cresciano and Claro
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What can I do in Riviera?
Alpi's ideas for November
Hiking & Nature
Outdoors, free
Hike up a local hill above the sea of fog
Outdoors, free
Climb above the sea of fog for sunrise
Discover categories
Sights nearby
Train travel to Riviera
Official SBB partnerGetting around: passes & scenic trains
- Centovalli Railway Tourist Ticket between Domodossola and Locarno
Centovalli Railway Tourist Ticket between Domodossola and Locarno
Locarno
from CHF 31
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Bookable experiences, places and events at a glance
Explore on the mapEvents in Riviera
Trending in Riviera
- Foxtrail GO Locarno digital scavenger hunt
Foxtrail GO Locarno digital scavenger hunt
Locarno
from CHF 19
- Ticino Rafting Basic Tour from Biasca to Cresciano
Ticino Rafting Basic Tour from Biasca to Cresciano
Riviera
from CHF 89
- Val Grande Canyoning Expert for Experienced Adventurers from Gordevio
Val Grande Canyoning Expert for Experienced Adventurers from Gordevio
Gordevio
from CHF 239
- Ticino Rafting Family Tour from Cresciano to Arbedo
Ticino Rafting Family Tour from Cresciano to Arbedo
Riviera
from CHF 89
- Fat Boy E-Scooter Tour Locarno and Maggia Valley from Tenero
Fat Boy E-Scooter Tour Locarno and Maggia Valley from Tenero
Locarno
from CHF 120
- Orino Canyoning for Experienced Adventurers from Malvaglia
Orino Canyoning for Experienced Adventurers from Malvaglia
Malvaglia
from CHF 239
- Ticino Canoe Family Tour starting from Cresciano
Ticino Canoe Family Tour starting from Cresciano
Riviera
from CHF 89
- Fat Boy E-Scooter Tour Highland Adventure from Lostallo
Fat Boy E-Scooter Tour Highland Adventure from Lostallo
Lostallo
from CHF 120
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on Boggera canyoning for beginnersFood & drink nearby
Everything within a 95 min drive
- Piaz Merlot Wine Tour with Tasting in Arogno
Piaz Merlot Wine Tour with Tasting in Arogno
Arogno
from CHF 65
- Pirate muffins baking course for children birthday party
Pirate muffins baking course for children birthday party
Küssnacht am Rigi
from CHF 34
- "Fondue Tuk" - city tour with the Tuk Tuk in Lucerne
"Fondue Tuk" - city tour with the Tuk Tuk in Lucerne
Lucerne
from CHF 280
- "Pedalo Z'Morge": Breakfast on Lake Lucerne
"Pedalo Z'Morge": Breakfast on Lake Lucerne
Küssnacht am Rigi
from CHF 97.50
Mountain railways & scenic rides
Everything within a 95 min drive
- Fürenalp: Cable Car Ticket from Engelberg
Fürenalp: Cable Car Ticket from Engelberg
Engelberg
from CHF 21
- PostBus pass journey across the Central Alps
PostBus pass journey across the Central Alps
Panoramic Transport · Meiringen
Hiking routes
Easy hike from Claro to Castione Nord
Claro → Castione Nord · 5.0 km · 1 h 22 min
Easy hike from Pollegio to Bodio TI
Pollegio → Bodio TI · 4.5 km · 1 h 15 min
Easy hike from Pollegio to Loderio via Ponte di Biasca
Pollegio → Loderio · 6.1 km · 1 h 42 min
Osogna – Alpe Dörz Rifiugo
Osogna → Alpe Dörz Rifiugo · 9.9 km · 7 h 24 min
Osogna – Cresciano
Osogna → Cresciano · 4.5 km · 2 h 4 min
Easy hike from Malvaglia to Acquarossa
Malvaglia → Acquarossa · 6.0 km · 2 h
Giro del ponte tibetano
Monte Carasso · 9.0 km · 4 h 52 min
Lodrino-Alpe d,Alva
Lodrino (Paese) → Capanna Alpe d'Alva · 5.1 km · 5 h 1 min
Hikes nearby
Everything within a 20 min drive
- Easy hike from Cresciano to Iragna via Erbarossa
Easy hike from Cresciano to Iragna via Erbarossa
Wanderweg · Cresciano → Iragna · 6.0 km · 1 h 34 min
- ViaGottardo, Stage 15/20
ViaGottardo, Stage 15/20
Wanderweg · Biasca → Bellinzona · 25 km · 6 h 36 min
- Easy hike from Biasca to Malvaglia
Easy hike from Biasca to Malvaglia
Wanderweg · Biasca → Malvaglia · 5.4 km · 1 h 30 min
- Easy hike from Biasca via Riva
Easy hike from Biasca via Riva
Wanderweg · Biasca · 5.4 km · 1 h 33 min
- Easy hike from Claro to Castione
Easy hike from Claro to Castione
Wanderweg · Claro → Castione · 5.3 km · 1 h 24 min
- Giro del Castello di Serravalle
Giro del Castello di Serravalle
Bergwanderweg · Malvaglia, Rongie · 6.0 km · 3 h 19 min
- Easy hike from Malvaglia to Ludiano
Easy hike from Malvaglia to Ludiano
Wanderweg · Malvaglia → Ludiano · 3.0 km · 1 h 2 min
- Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 29/32
Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 29/32
Bergwanderweg · Bellinzona → Tesserete · 25 km · 10 h
- ViaGottardo, Stage 16/20
ViaGottardo, Stage 16/20
Bergwanderweg · Bellinzona → Tesserete · 23 km · 8 h 57 min
Bike tours nearby
Everything within a 25 min drive
- Percorso Valle Maggia, Stage 1/2
Percorso Valle Maggia, Stage 1/2
Cycling routes · Bellinzona → Locarno · 22 km
Museums & exhibitions
Everything within a 30 min drive
- Castello di Montebello / Museo archeologico
Castello di Montebello / Museo archeologico
Museum · Bellinzona
- Castello di Sasso Corbaro / Centro espositivo
Castello di Sasso Corbaro / Centro espositivo
Museum · Bellinzona
- Castel Grande / Museo storico archeologico / Sala Arsenale
Castel Grande / Museo storico archeologico / Sala Arsenale
Museum · Bellinzona
Mountain huts & restaurants
Everything within a 30 min drive
Zoos & theme parks
Everything within a 60 min drive
Playgrounds nearby
Everything within a 80 min drive
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- Boggera canyoning for beginners
- Iragna Gorge canyoning for advanced canyoners
- Lodrino Gorge canyoning for experts full day
- Iragna Gorge Canyoning for experts full day from Riviera
- Lodrino gorge canyoning for experts half day
- Iragna Gorge canyoning for beginners
- Pontirone gorge canyoning 4 hours advanced
- Nala Canyoning for advanced
- Helicanyoning Boggera for advanced
- Boggera Canyoning for families Bellinzona-Biasca
- Boggera canyoning for beginners
- Iragna canyoning for advanced canyoneers
- Fun rafting for groups on the Ticino River
- Heli canyoning for experts
- Stag party canyoning half day in Ticino
- Iragna Gorge Canyoning for Sporty Half Day
- Boggera Canyoning Valle di Cresciano daily
- Boggera Canyoning Plus Valle di Cresciano Full Day
- Iragna Gorge Canyoning Plus for Active Full-Day
- Lodrino Canyoning for Advanced Participants
- Iragna Gorge Canyoning for active families from the Riviera
- Iragna Gorge Canyoning for Active Beginners from the Riviera
- Iragna Gorge Lower Canyoning for Advanced from the Riviera
- Intermediate and lower Iragna canyoning for advanced adventurers from the Riviera
- Boggera Gorge Canyoning for active families from Cresciano
- Boggera canyoning for active beginners from Cresciano
- Advanced Boggera Canyoning starting from Cresciano
- Lodrino Inferiore Canyoning for Experienced from Cresciano
- Lodrino Canyoning for Experienced Adventurers Starting from Cresciano
- Multi-day canyoning course starting from Cresciano
- Advanced Lower Canyoning from Cresciano
- Canyoning at Lower Pontirone near Cresciano
- Giumaglio Canyoning Pro for Advanced from Giumaglio
- Giumaglio Pro Canyoning for Advanced from Giumaglio (Copy)
- Ticino Canoe Basic Tour from Cresciano
- Ticino Canoe Family Tour starting from Cresciano
- Ticino Rafting Basic Tour from Biasca to Cresciano
- Ticino Rafting Family Tour from Cresciano to Arbedo
- Canyoning for beginners or thrill-seekers in the Boggera Canyon
- Canyoning for beginners or thrill seekers in the Boggera Canyon Ruschèda
- Family Canyoning in Boggera Canyon
- Advanced Canyoning in the Pontirone Canyon
- "Iragna Ultimate" advanced canyoning in the Iragna Gorge
- "Nala Pulse" Canyon Adventure for Thrill-Seekers in the Nala Gorge
- "Iragna Pulse" canyoning adventure in the wildest part of the Iragna Gorge
- Advanced canyoning in wild gorges in Ticino
- "Lodrino Pulse" canyoning for experienced adventurers in the Lodrino Gorge
- "Lodrino Ultimate" Canyoning Adventure for Experienced in the Lodrino Gorge
- "Boggera Ultimate" canyoning experience for advanced adventurers in the Boggera Gorge
- Helicopter Canyoning in the Nala Gorge
Frequently asked questions
What activities can you do in Riviera?
There are many exciting activities in Riviera such as canyoning, hiking, biking and visiting the Chiesa di S. Carlo Borromeo. The Splash & Spa is a brilliant destination for all water, fun and relaxation seekers.
What are the places of interest and excursions in Riviera?
Riviera is a valley in Ticino that stretches from Biasca to Bellinzona. Among the most important destinations are Santa Petronilla, Pizzo di Claro, Lago di Canee, Forte Mondascia and the Chiesa di S. Carlo Borromeo.
Planning your trip to Riviera?
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