Swing between century-old trees, tightrope-walk across swaying bridges and launch yourself down zip lines with the Alpine breeze in your face. Ticino's adventure parks at Monte Tamaro and Gordola, located just 15 km apart, offer an irresistible blend of physical challenge and natural beauty that keeps families and thrill-seekers coming back for more. With courses graded by difficulty, age and physical ability, there is a safe and exhilarating route for everyone, from the smallest adventurers to seasoned daredevils.
Adventure park Monte Tamaro
Set in the woods beside the cableway's intermediate station, Tamaro's adventure park welcomes climbers as young as 4. Little ones can explore the fundamentals of treetop navigation on the Mini course, always accompanied by an adult. Children aged 7 and over take on the Medio route through the canopy under the watchful eye of a guide, while those aged 9 and above can tackle the Grande course, a high-altitude challenge demanding strength, balance and nerve, secured only by carabiners and crowned by the exhilarating free fall of the Final Tamaro Jumping.
The thrills on Monte Tamaro extend well beyond the treetops. A 400-metre Tyrolean traverse lets you soar at speeds of up to 60 km/h, while an 800-metre sledge slide races down the mountainside at up to 50 km/h, both at Alpe Foppa.
For those who love water, the adventure continues at Splash & Spa, the water park at the cableway's departure station in Rivera, where daring slides and relaxing pools await.
Info: Monte Tamaro, Rivera - Tel. +41 (0)91 946 23 03 - www.montetamaro.ch - [email protected]
Adventure park Gordola
Just 5 km from Locarno, this adventure park is designed with families firmly in mind. Several levels of difficulty test balance, concentration, coordination and strength as you leap from platform to platform along courses winding through the trees of the Gordola Sports Centre. A welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff ensure that everyone from cautious beginners to confident climbers can find their perfect challenge.
Info: Parco Avventura, Gordola - Tel. +41 (0)79 532 55 83 - www.parcoavventura.ch - [email protected]
