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Ticino region · 6595
Gordola
Gordola is located at the entrance of the Verzasca Valley and borders on Lago di Vogorno and Lago Maggiore. The village with about 4700 inhabitants is located only about 10 minutes by car from Locarno and Ascona at an altitude of 222 m above sea level. There are numerous camping facilities in the vicinity. Sights include the 220 m high Contra Dam, better known to tourists as the Verzasca Dam. For a James Bond movie the 007 agent jumped from the dam and since then many tourists come to Gordola for bunjee jumping.experiences. Also the thriller Dhoom 3 was filmed here.
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Sights nearby
Train travel to Gordola
Getting around: passes & scenic trains
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Centovalli Railway Tourist Ticket between Domodossola and Locarno
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Foxtrail GO Bellinzona digital scavenger hunt
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Food & drink nearby
Everything within a 95 min drive
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Piaz Merlot Wine Tour with Tasting in Arogno
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Hiking routes
- Mountain hiking trail

Sentiero Verzasca, Stage 2/2
Lavertezzo → Locarno · 21 km · 9 h 12 min
- Mountain hiking trail

Sentiero etnografico Revöira
Lavertezzo · 8.0 km · 3 h 40 min
- Mountain hiking trail

Giro delle Rovine del Castelliere
Ponte Brolla → Verscio · 6.0 km · 3 h 10 min
- Mountain hiking trail

Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 29/32
Bellinzona → Tesserete · 25 km · 10 h
- Mountain hiking trail

ViaGottardo, Stage 16/20
Bellinzona → Tesserete · 23 km · 8 h 57 min
Easy hike from Losone via Bolletina Lunga
Losone · 5.7 km · 2 h 3 min
Easy hike from Losone via Ascona
Losone · 8.2 km · 2 h 39 min
Hike from Mergoscia via Benitt
Mergoscia · 9.2 km · 4 h 11 min
Hikes nearby
Everything within a 15 min drive
- Easy hike from Tenero to Locarno Funicolare
Easy hike from Tenero to Locarno Funicolare
Wanderweg · Tenero → Locarno Funicolare · 4.5 km · 1 h 8 min
- Easy hike from Locarno via Locarno FART
Easy hike from Locarno via Locarno FART
Wanderweg · Locarno · 5.1 km · 1 h 16 min
- Hike from Locarno FART via Contra
Hike from Locarno FART via Contra
Wanderweg · Locarno FART · 14 km · 4 h 53 min
- Easy hike from Orselina via Eco
Easy hike from Orselina via Eco
Wanderweg · Orselina · 5.5 km · 2 h 1 min
- Hike from Brione s. Minusio via Ronco di Bosco
Hike from Brione s. Minusio via Ronco di Bosco
Wanderweg · Brione s. Minusio · 8.7 km · 3 h 6 min
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Grand Tour del Lago Maggiore ® - Tappa 8 - Maccagno - Pino - Zenna - Vira Gambarogno (CH)
Hiking trail · Maccagno → Vira Gambarogno (CH) · 22 km · 9 h 55 min
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Grand Tour del Lago Maggiore ® - Tappa 9 - Vira Gambarogno (CH) - Ascona (CH)
Hiking trail · Vira Gambarogno (CH) → Ascona (CH) · 23 km · 6 h 10 min
- Easy hike from Vogorno to Berzona
Easy hike from Vogorno to Berzona
Wanderweg · Vogorno → Berzona · 3.2 km · 1 h 23 min
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Challenging hike from Vogorno to Locarno Funicolare via Renád
Wanderweg · Vogorno → Locarno Funicolare · 15 km · 5 h 36 min
Bike tours nearby
Everything within a 25 min drive
- Percorso Valle Maggia, Stage 2/2

Percorso Valle Maggia, Stage 2/2
Cycling routes · Locarno → Cavergno · 35 km
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Percorso Valle Maggia, Stage 1/2
Cycling routes · Bellinzona → Locarno · 22 km
Museums & exhibitions
Everything within a 15 min drive
- Mutanti, photo exhibition by Daniel Pittet

Mutanti, photo exhibition by Daniel Pittet
Exhibition · Isole di Brissago
- Progetto Castel Grande – Sculptures and Paintings by Ivo Soldini
Progetto Castel Grande – Sculptures and Paintings by Ivo Soldini
Exhibition · Bellinzona
Mountain huts & restaurants
Everything within a 30 min drive
Zoos & theme parks
Everything within a 60 min drive
Playgrounds nearby
Everything within a 85 min drive
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