May 22 2008

Hostel Details - Baracca Backpacker

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Description

Open from: 20.03.-31.10
Baracca Backpacker Aurigeno is a tiny Hostel with only 13 beds,but
unlimited access to the peaceful outdoors and home-like atmosphere.
Situated, off the beaten track, in the beautiful Maggia Valley in southern Switzerland (Ticino), just 13 km. north of the lake maggiore,
Locarno and Ascona.
The Mediterranean climate and Italien lifestyle makes Ticino,the only
Italien-speaking Canton,to one of the most popular destinations in
Switzerland.
Hidden among chestnut trees,waterfalls, and dozens of lakes in
Ticinos largest valley, Maggia Valley,is the village of Aurigeno.
Come here to take a`vacation from your vacation`...
Enjoy your-self in our unique ,lush garden, beside wooden sculptures, waterfall,and with wonderful views to the historical church and the surrounding mountains...
Use for cooking the fully equipped kittchen facillities and try some of
our fresh herbs in the garden.(We provide many different kinds for free)
If you like, to be more activ, no problem..!
Look in the common-room to our huge information-board, for the best map in the area and for multiple hiking, biking, and swimming
suggestions...
More then 700 km. of hiking-trails awaits you and we like to help you,
to find the right one for your own personal level.
Or rent a bike (10.- chf. per day), to explore the area and to reach
incredible bathing-spots at the Maggia River. From small gorges, till
deep and emerald green waterpools with sandy beaches.
Even more refreshing, after a long hike in a wilderness nature, is only
a jump into the water-pool from the waterfall with his crystal-clear
water, just a 10 min. walk from the Hostel...


-Fully equipped kittchen/common room
-Nice and restful garden/BBQ
-Waterfall behind the Backpacker
-Craftsman-shop in-house
-bikes for rent
-Sleeping bag required/rent possible
-Lockers
-Games, table tennis, fresh herbs for cooking
-700km of hiking trails
-10 min. walk to a refreshing waterfall with crystal clear water
-10 min. walk to beautiful bathingspots at the Maggia River
-Huge information-board
-Next to Locarno and Ascona (13km.)
-Day-trips by boat (lake Lago Maggiore) to the Brissago-Islands and Italy
-Member of `swiss backpacker association`


Our Office-Hours: 9am till 11am, and from 5pm till 8pm.
Check-in : between 2 pm. and 8 pm. (Please give us a call before, if you arrive later then 8 pm.)
Check-Out: 10.30 am.

Sorry,we do not accept credit cards!

Address

Maggia Valley
Ticino
Aurigeno
Switzerland

Facilities

  • Bicycle Hire
  • Towels
  • Security Lockers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Guest Kitchen
  • Common Room
  • BBQ Area
  • Free Carpark
  • Breakfast Not Included