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| Losone (TI) | ||
| Canton | Ticino | |
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| Residents | 6.701 (2018) | |
| height | 238 m, 400 m | |
| Tourist info | 41 (0)848091091 www.ascona-locarno.com | |
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Losone (in the local dialect: Loson) is a town and municipality in the Locarno district in the Isole district in the canton Ticino the Switzerland. She is in both the championship golf course in the Gerre as well as for the barracks of the Swiss Army built in World War II, where grenadiers and later medical soldiers were trained.
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 Graphic representation of the location of the municipality of Losone (Altweiß) in Locarno district (Light gray) | |
The location of the municipality of Losone is pleasantly quiet. It is located on the right side of the Maggia river below the confluence of the eastern Melezzo in the Maggia. The lack of direct access to the lake has not allowed Losone its tourism industry to be as strong as that of the neighboring communities Ascona and Locarno to develop, but there are hotels, restaurants and typical Ticino grottos. Losone is traditionally divided into three core areas, which correspond to the three oldest parish communities that the Pieve (Italian. outdated for parish) formed by Losone. These three core areas got their names from their respective churches (San Lorenzo, San Giorgio and San Rocco). Above that, the fraction of Arcegno on a hill has always been part of the Pieve and later municipality of Losone.
The people of Losone call themselves Losonesi.
Districts
The parliamentary groups (ital. Frazioni) and hamlet (Borgate) of the municipality of Losone are the village of Losone, the hamlets of Saleggi and Gerre near the river, the hamlets of San Rocco, San Lorenzo and San Giorgio on the plateau and the hamlet of Arcegno on the mountain and the industrial zone of Zandone.
climate
| Losone | Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean highest air temperature in ° C | 6 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 11 | 7 | O | 16.8 |
| Mean lowest air temperature in ° C | -2 | -1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 0 | O | 7.3 |
| Rainy days in the month | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | Σ | 107 |
| Length of sunshine per day | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | O | 6 |
http://www.klima.org/schweiz/klima-losone/(Status: 2014-02-18) | ||||||||||||||
See also Climate on Lake Maggiore.
getting there
By plane
The closest airports to Losone are:
- The cantonal 1 Locarno Airport
(IATA: ZJI) near Gordola, on the Magadino plain, is because of the total length of the slopes and the ones in its immediate vicinity Bolle di Magadino nature reserve not flown to in regular service. There is therefore no public transport connection there. - The 2 Lugano airport(IATA: LUG) in Agno, is the small regional airport located in the Sottoceneri.
- The 3 Milan Malpensa Airport(IATA: MXP) in Ferno, is a major international airport and the recommended airport in terms of price. To continue your journey, take an S30 suburban train in the direction of Bellinzona in the basement of the airport train station located at T1.
By train
By bus
In the street
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Sacred buildings
- 1 Church of Sant’Antonio Abate in Via Ronco, Arcegno at the bus stop "Arcegno". Structure in the Romanesque style of the late Renaissance built between the years 1347 and 1357. From this time some fresh paintings (fresco), only partially preserved, were discovered in 1977. In the fifteenth century the church was expanded for the first time. The bell tower was built between 1560 and 1565. In the seventeenth century the axis of the church was turned upside down and a polygonal choir was added to the building. The windows and the decorations on the facade are from the eighteenth century.
- 2 Parish Church of San Giorgio in the Salita Ciani, San Giorgio east of the old village center. Structure in the late Gothic Rococo style, first mentioned in historical documents from 1331, later there were structural changes in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The bell tower is only from the eleventh century.
- Parish Church of San Lorenzo. Structure, in the late Gothic, Rococo architectural style, was built from an existing building from the Middle Ages (documented since 1243). This building has undergone major renovations over the centuries; the most important of which took place in the fifteenth century. Changed again in 1597 and converted to a baroque style in 1719.
- San Rocco Church, Moon rigo. Structure in the late Renaissance, Neo-Classical style, built between 1584 and 1626. The tent roof-shaped canopy in front of the facade was added in 1655. The bell tower was erected in 1741. In 1827 the chapel of the crucifix was added and the nave was raised. In 1855 the choir was built and in 1860 by Giovanni Antonio Vanoni painted with frescoes.
Buildings
- Old rectory. Builder Giuseppe Albertini.
- Fabbrica centro artigianale. Architects: Giorgio Tognola, Michele Tognola.
- Middle school, Via Primore 13, ai Saleggi. Architects: Livio Vacchini, Aurelio Galfetti.
- Middle school gym, Via Primore, ai Saleggi. Built 1995-1997; Competition 1990; Architect: Livio Vacchini.
Monuments
Museums
Streets and squares
- Contrada Maggiore the old alley invites you to take a leisurely stroll 3 .
Green spaces
activities
- 1 Campo da golf Le Gerre (Le Gerre golf course), Gerre, Losone, CH 6616 (Coming from Losone follow the signs to Centovalli-Golino and turn right after the former barracks.). Tel.: 41 (0)917851090, Fax: 41 (0)917851091, Email: [email protected]. An 18-hole championship course with a club and golf training academy with a separate 3-hole course.
shop
kitchen
Cheap
The cheapest dishes can be found in «Al Mercato»;
- 1 Ristorante servisol "Al Mercato" (eng .: Self-service restaurant "Al Mercato", Self-service restaurant), Via Emmaus 1, Losone, CH 6616 (on the first floor of the “Mercato Cattori” shopping center). Tel.: 41 (0)917915273. Open: Mon. – Sat. 07: 45-21: 00.
- 2 Osteria "la Fabbrica" (eng .: Bar «la Fabbrica»), Via Locarno 43, Losone, CH 6616. Tel.: 41 (0)917914005, Email: [email protected]. Inexpensive lunch of the day in this simple restaurant in the former furniture factory.Open: Tues. 5 p.m. - 1 a.m., Wed.-Fri. 10: 30–01: 00, Sat. 5: 00–01: 00.
- 3 Osteria "Vecchio Tiglio" (eng .: Bar «Vecchio Tiglio»), via Municipio 12, Losone, CH 6612 (very conveniently located at a bus stop). Tel.: 41 (0)917911498.
medium
- 4 Ristorante "Belvedere" (eng .: "Belvedere" restaurant), Via Lusciago 2, Losone, CH 6616. Tel.: 41 (0)917911506. Open: Mon-Tue 06: 30–00: 00, Wed. closed, Thu.-Sat. 06: 30–00: 00, Sun. 07: 00–00: 00.
- 5 Osteria "Enoteca" (eng .: Bar «Enoteca»), Contrada Maggiore 24, Losone, CH 6616. Tel.: 41 (0)917917817.
- 6 "Raffael" grotto, vicolo Canaa 21, Losone, CH 6616. Tel.: 41 (0)917911529. small somewhat hidden grotto.
Upscale
- 7 "Broggini" grotto (belongs to the Fred Feldpausch chain), Via San Materno 18, Losone, CH 6616. Tel.: 41 (0)917911567, Email: [email protected]. A grotto de-luxethat still has some of the old grotto charm.
accommodation
Hostel
- 1 Ostello "Riposo" (eng .: Hostel «Riposo»), Via Arbigo 19-21, Losone, CH 6616 (not directly on the main road but in an alley on the side of the mountain). Tel.: 41 (0)917921204, Email: [email protected]. Accommodation: This small hostel with attached campground in a typical Ticino house has 24 beds in 4 guest rooms on the first floor (one guest dormitory with 18 bunk beds, two guest rooms with four beds, one guest room with double bed). Internet via wireless LAN free of charge in the public areas and in the rooms. Parking: Free public outdoor parking spaces. The bus stop is about 300 m from the house.Check-in: 17: 00-20: 00.Check-out: 08: 00-11: 00.Price: DR 35 CHF pp, MZ 25 pp, KT 3 CHF pp.
Hotel (up to 2 stars)
Hotel (3 to 4 stars)
- 2 Albergo Garni "Elena" (eng .: Hotel Garni "Elena"). Tel.: 41 (0)917916326, Fax: 41 (0)917922922, Email: [email protected]. Accommodation: This hotel has 20 guest rooms on the ground floor. Internet via wireless LAN free of charge in the public areas and in the rooms. Parking: Free outdoor parking. You get a 20% discount on the Green fees at the Le Gerre golf course in Losone.Check-in: 15: 00-20: 00.Check-out: 08: 00-11: 00.Accepted payment methods: Maestro, Mastercard, Posfinance Card, REKA Check, VISA.
- 3 Albergo "Losone" (eng .: Hotel «Losone», ****), Via dei Pioppi 14, Losone, CH 6616. Tel.: 41 (0)917857000. Accommodation: This hotel has 65 guest rooms and a free taxi shuttle service from / to the train station. Internet via wireless LAN free of charge in the public areas and in the rooms. Parking: Free outdoor parking. Free nanny service every day until 10:00 p.m. The hotel also offers a two-hour guided tour, via Losone> Ascona> Locarno,, with one Segway (Car driver's license required) offered from the hotel at CHF 90 per person. You get a 50% discount on the Green fees at the Le Gerre golf course in Losone.Check-in: 14:00.Check-out: 07: 30-12: 00.Accepted payment methods: American Express, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa.
- 4 Albergo «Rovere» (eng .: Hotel «Rovere»), Via Primore 11, Losone, CH 6616 (The Biddau-Schneiter family). Tel.: 41 (0)917917626, 41 (0)917910464, Fax: 41 (0)917922292, Email: [email protected]. Accommodation: This hotel has 16 guest rooms on 2 floors. Internet via wireless LAN free of charge in the public areas and in the rooms. Parking: Free long-term parking (also for campers, buses), guarded parking, and parking spaces for the disabled. Hotel bicycles. The hotel's own restaurant (with outdoor seating) also offers extra dishes for diabetics and vegetarians. Sauna and fitness. Only 5 minutes drive from the lakeside promenade Piazza Motta from Ascona and Piazza Grande Locarno. The nearest golf course is just 1 km from Hotel Rovere. Tennis courts and a mini golf course can be found in the immediate vicinity.Open: Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. - midnight, Saturday to Sunday 8 a.m. - midnight.Check-in: 14: 00-18: 00.Check-out: 10.00.Accepted payment methods: American Express, Diners Club, Japan Credit Bureau, Mestro, MasterCard, Visa.
- 5 Hotel Garni "Villa Siesta Park" (***), Via Madonna della Fontana 22, Losone, CH 6616. Tel.: 41 (0)917915258, Fax: 41 (0)917915345, Email: [email protected]. Accommodation: This Garni Hotel has 13 guest rooms, studio and holiday apartments in one small. Park with swimming pool, children's playground, volleyball field, barbecue facilities & ct. Quietly located at the foot of Monte Verità and yet only 15 minutes by bike from Ascona's Piazza Motta lake promenade. Internet via wireless LAN free of charge in the public areas and in the rooms. Parking: Free outdoor parking.Check-in: 14: 00-18: 30.Check-out: 07: 00-11: 00.Accepted payment methods: American Express, EC-Card, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa.
Campground
- 6 Camping «Riposo» (eng .: Campsite «Riposo»), Via Arbigo 19-21, Losone, CH 6616 (not directly on the main road but in an alley on the side of the mountain). Tel.: 41 (0)917921204, Email: [email protected]. Accommodation: This small campsite is attached to the hostel in a typical Ticino house. Internet via wireless LAN free of charge in the public areas in the house. Parking: Free public outdoor parking spaces. The bus stop is about 300 m from the campsite.Check-in: 17: 00-20: 00.Check-out: 08: 00-11: 00.Price: 16 CHF pppn, KT 3 CHF pppn, tent fee (up to 2 people) 5 CHF, or tent fee (from 3 people) 10 CHF, or caravan per pitch 15 CHF, electricity possible (only for caravans) per day 5 CHF.
Work
The two large companies in the municipality are located in the Zandone industrial area and are Diamond SA (components for fiber optics) and Agie SA (EDM machines).
security
| Emergency numbers | |
|---|---|
| Gendarmerie (canton police): | 112 |
| Fire Department : | 118 |
| Ambulance : | 144 |
| Poison Control: | 145 |
| Air ambulance: | 1414 |
| Breakdown Service (TCS): | 140 |
health
Practical advice
For the municipality of Losone, the Tourist Office is in Ascona responsible.
- 1 Duck Turistico Lago Maggiore (E.T.L.M.) (Tourist Office), Viale Papio 5, Ascona, CH 6612 (diagonally opposite the bus stop "Ascona Posta"). Tel.: 41 (0)848091091, Fax: 41 (0)917597694, Email: [email protected]. Brief tourist information from the ETLM smartradio.ch stream(in .swf format).Open: Mon.-Fri. 09: 30-12: 00-13: 30-17: 00, Sat. 10: 30-14: 00.
- Lost property, Ascona office. Tel.: 41 (0)917598181.
- 2 Swiss Post, PT Losone (Eng .: Swiss Post, PT Losone), Via Locarno 25, Ascona, CH 6616. Tel.: 41 (0)848888888, Fax: 41 (0)844888888, Email: customer [email protected]. Postage stamps Prices for postcards and letters up to 20 g per item Switzerland - postal network section as well as in more detail www.post.ch.Open: Mon.-Fri. 07: 45-12: 00-14: 00-18: 00, Sa. 08: 30-11: 00.
trips
Excursions to the neighboring communities ital .: Comunità) from Ascona (TI), Centovalli (TI), Locarno (TI), Ronco sopra Ascona (TI) and Terre di Pedemonte (TI).
Cardada and Cimetta
- Cimetta (in German: small tip) is Locarno's local mountain, whereupon you can comfortably take the funicular to the Sacro Monte Orselina and from there a short walk to the nearby valley station of the cable car (runs from 7.30 a.m. to 8 p.m., in midsummer until 11 p.m.), the one to the new mountain station Cardada (1332 m, 4370 feet), this was built according to the plans of the Ticino architect Mario Botta in concrete shell construction, and from there on foot to the chairlift that takes you almost to the top Cimetta (1672 m) leads. Cardada and Cimetta offer the best conditions for mountain hiking and mountain biking. In snowy winters you can even ski up on the Cimetta, while the palm trees are in bloom down in Locarno. Unfortunately there are less and less snowy winters so that some of the ski lifts have been dismantled, as you can see from the old photos on the page The abandoned Cardada ski lifts Able to see. We particularly recommend the Colmanicchio inn with its terrace at the valley station of the chairlift with a wonderful view.
Lake Maggiore
- In the summer months, you can go back and forth directly from Locarno by boat lake which is also called Lago Verbano.
Maggia Valley
- The Maggia Valley is the valley northwest of Locarno at the end of which is the Robiei glacier area, which can be easily reached by cable car and offers a wonderful panoramic view. Further down in the Maggia valley there are some original, small villages made of stone houses and cozy Grotto. In spring when the snow melts and after a rainy season, the waterfall near Foroglio is also highly recommended.
Madonna del Sasso
- The pilgrimage basilica of the Madonna del Sasso in Orselina, above Locarno on a rocky promontory can be easily reached by funicular (Italian: Funicolare), or on the old, very beautiful, once heavily used pilgrimage route. From Largo Zorzi you go up today Collegio Sant’Eugenio named after Mons. Aimable Jean Claude Eugène Lachat, the former Capuchin monastery of Saints Rochus and Sebastian, and at the hotel Belvedere and comes to a small bridge that spans an arm of the Ramogna stream and from there along the pilgrim path to the top.
Verzasca valley
- The Verzasca valley is best known for its arch dam at the entrance to the valley, the 220 m high Contra dam with the Bungee Jump system, with which Pierce Brosnan (called James Bond 007) in the film Golden eye has jumped off. The real beauty of the valley can only be found further down the valley. The emerald green water of the Vogorno reservoir turns the narrow valley with the huge, almost threatening rock walls into a spectacular, attractive and pristine natural beauty. Again and again, spots with smoothly polished rocks invite you to swim. If you want to see a typical mountain village like a few hundred years ago, you should take a trip to the listed mini-village Corippo do. Here you can still see the old stone houses typical of Ticino and how people lived back then.
Valle Vigezzo and Centovalli
- The Valle Vigezzo and the Centovalli in front of it (in German: Valley of the Hundred Valleys) west of Locarno with narrow gorges and a small reservoir in Palagnedra. The narrow-gauge railway that crosses numerous bridges and through many tunnels via is particularly recommended here re, with its pilgrimage church from the 20th century, which can be seen from afar, around the image of Mary weeping in the blood, and Santa Maria Maggiore to Domodossola leads.
literature
Web links
- Official website of the Losone Municipal Council: www.losone.ch.
