Verzasca Valley
Valle Verzasca
A valley with emerald-green, clear rivers, smooth granite, and the twin-arched Ponte dei Salti stone bridge. At the valley mouth is the Verzasca Dam, where the 007 film GoldenEye opened with a bungee jump.
The Verzasca Valley is known for its jade-green clear water, smooth granite, and stone villages. The double-arched Ponte dei Salti bridge in the village of Lavertezzo is a classic photo spot. At the mouth of the valley, the Verzasca Dam rises 220 meters. It became famous as the site of the bungee jump that opens the James Bond film GoldenEye, and you can still book a jump today. The river looks calm, but the current is strong and the water is cold. Drownings happen every year, so do not swim in fast-flowing areas. From Locarno, the bus takes about 30 to 50 minutes. In summer, weekends are crowded and parking is hard to find.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Locarno & Madonna del Sasso
- Monte Tamaro
- Castles of Bellinzona
- Monte Lema
- Cathedral of San Lorenzo
- Piazza della Riforma
- Lake Lugano Boat Trips
- Via Nassa