Robiei v2.0 (Ticino, Switzerland)

AIRVŪZ STAFF NOTE : Former Drone Video of the Week Finalist Kpax brings us this stunning drone video from Switzerland's Val Bavona, a valley in the southern (Italian-speaking) province of Ticino. The valley is located in the northwestern part of the canton, which roughly resembles a an arrow pointed downward into Italy on a map. The video features some excellent footage of Lago di Robièi, and Lago dei Cavagnöö, two reservoir lakes created by 1960's era dam projects. Other locations in the video include the Cristallina mountain hut and Basòdino mountain.

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Robièi, at the foot of the glacier Basòdino, is an alpine region of high altitude, rich with lakes, wildlife and exceptional flora. A few kilometers away from Locarno, Robièi is a wonderful place to spend unforgettable days in the open air of fun, sport and tranquility.

With a cabin capacity of 125 people, the cable car from San Carlo Bavona, carries over 20,000 people to Robiéi every summer. In just 15 minutes, you can reach Robièi, at an altitude of 1890 meters, from where you can enjoy an astonishing view onto the summit of Basodino and the Alta Val Bavona that is characterized by boulders, rock walls and nature.

The region is a paradise for hiking: Robièi is the perfect starting point for many walks to do. The different paths allow you to enjoy breathtaking views and discover thebeauties of the region: the fascinating glacier Basodino that is the largest in the Ticino, the lake and the dam of Robiei.