TREKKING
Excursions
Monte Comino has around 25 hectares of meadows and pastures that are part of the federal inventory of the dry grasslands and of national importance.
The Monte Comino region is therefore subject to the Ordinance on the Protection of Dry Meadows and Pastures and of national value The aim of the regulation is to protect and promote these dry meadows and pastures, taking into account sustainable agriculture and forestry. Dry meadows and pastures are extremely biodiverse environments.
Formed by centuries of agricultural exploitation, they owe their enormous variety to the different natural and historical-cultural conditions that have characterised them over time.
The Confederation has listed the most valuable sites in a special inventory.
Below the forests border, the grasslands essentially owe their existence to human activity. These which have been exploited for thousands of years for agricultural activities, are at the origin of the enormous biodiversity.
The dry meadows and pastures are home to a wide variety of plants and animals. Although they are very various in species, dry meadows are mostly arid and nutrient-poor environments. Their productivity is rather low and they can only be worked for a long time period.
The main threat for the Monte Comino and therefore survival of its heritage, is the withdrawal of the agricultural work in remote areas. We want to help to ensure the sustainability of these extraordinary habitats by mowing the meadows and harvesting the hay to feed our 20 llamas.
Llama trekking allows hikers, to enter these microcosms on their tiptoes, getting to know and appreciate them. They will remember a unique and extraordinary experience full of emotions and the desire to keep up their preservation.
How does it work?
LAMA EXCURSIONS
All trekking tours start from our farm situated on Monte Comino, in the Centovalli valley, above the village of Verdasio. Bookings are recommended.
The trekking will be supervised at all times, to ensure maximum safety at all times
Participants who wish to do so, have the opportunity to prepare and brush the llamas for the trekking tour, in order to get in touch with their world.
The paths on Monte Comino present a medium to difficult level. Mainly up and downhill, narrow and partially exposed to the hillside, require a steady footing, and a minimum of physical fitness. Not reccomended for people which are afraid of heights.
We also recommend the use of hiking boots or shoes with a good profile.
EXCURSIONS
Trekking for beginners
For a duration of about 1.5-2 hours, easy and accessible to nearly everyone. Children from 3 to 80 years participated with pleasure and without any particular difficulty.
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Adults: 40 CHF
- From 10 to 16 years: 30 CHF
- Up to 10 years: 20 CHF
- Experience: Suitable for everyone
EXCURSIONS
HALF DAY
For a duration of about 3,5-4 hours, this walk requires a minimum of fitness. It includes climbs and descents of a certain difficulty, there are also some sections which are exposed to the hill and therefore not suitable for those suffering from vertigo. Not recommended for children under 6 years.
There is the possibility to combine the trekking with a picnic. On request we will gladly prepare it for you with regional and organic products.
- Duration: 3.5h
- Minimum fee: 190 CHF
- Adults: 60 CHF
- From 10 to 16 years: 40 CHF
- Up to 10 years: 25 CHF
- Experience: Not recommended for children under 6 years.
- Extras: Homemade picnic available upon request
EXCURSIONS
WHOLE DAY
For a duration of about 6 hours, this walk requires a minimum of fitness. It includes climbs and descents of a certain difficulty, there are also some sections which are exposed to the hill and therefore not suitable for those suffering from vertigo. Not recommended for children under 10 years.
There is the possibility to combine the trekking with a picnic. On request we will gladly prepare it for you with regional and organic products.
- Duration: 6 h
- Minimum fee: 300 CHF
- Adults: 90 CHF
- From 10 to 16 years: 70 CHF
- Up to 10 years: 40 CHF
- Not recommended for children under 10 years.
- Extras: Homemade picnic available upon request
WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE?
More and more people value the opportunity these animals have to offer. Exploring and discovering the hidden beauties of our land, escaping from hours of hectic work, finding peaceful moments with friends whilst sharing the most precious things in life.