TICINO · VALLE MAGGIA · 1,140 M

Alpe Soladino

Alpine time with your dog

Walk up and settle into the rhythm of the mountains: discover a working Ticino alp with traditional stone cottages, animals and space to enjoy nature.

A special place in the Maggia Valley

Alpe Soladino lies at 1,140 metres in a side valley of Valle Maggia. From Ascension Day to mid-October, alpine farming, free-roaming farm animals and the Ticino mountains shape daily life. Goat cheese is also made here. The site is run by the Onidalos association.

This is a place for simple alpine holidays and a slower pace. If you enjoy nature, shared living and an active walk to your destination, it offers a distinctive break away from the road.

Bringing your dog

Dogs are welcome. According to the alp's guidance, dogs without reliable recall must stay on a lead. As the animals roam freely, consideration for the resident animals is essential.

Please note: Fiocco, the white donkey, has had a bad experience after being bitten by a dog and may react accordingly. Discuss your visit and how to behave around the animals directly with the team in advance.

Guest & dog information

Stay in traditional stone cottages

A look inside a sleeping room

Kitchen and dining area in a cottage

Seven stone cottages offer around 40 sleeping places for families, groups and retreats. A minimum stay of two nights applies to groups of fewer than ten people.

The website lists overnight stays from CHF 45 per night for adults and CHF 25 for children up to 14. Ask the team directly about availability, included services and the conditions for your dog.

Bring your own sleeping bag; rental is also possible. There is a communal kitchen, toilets and showers. Bring fresh food with you; shelf-stable supplies can be purchased on the alp.

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The walk is part of the experience

The alp can only be reached on foot. The demanding ascent gains around 700 metres. A T3 mountain hiking trail leads up from Someo. Plan according to your experience, fitness and your dog's ability; the team recommends contacting them before setting off in bad weather.