Soar Above Locarno: Paragliding with Mountaingliders

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From Ascona, walk to the nearest bus stop, 'Ascona, Piazza G. Motta'. Catch the bus line 1 to Locarno, which operates frequently throughout the day. The journey will take about 10 minutes. Get off at 'Locarno, Stazione FFS'. From the train station, walk towards Via Gioacchino Respini, which is approximately a 15-minute walk. You will head southwest on Via G. Motta, turn right onto Via della Pace, then continue straight until you reach Via Gioacchino Respini. Mountaingliders will be on your left.

• Walking

  If you prefer walking, start from the center of Ascona and head towards the lakeside promenade. Follow the promenade toward Locarno, which is about a 30-minute walk. Continue along the lakeshore until you reach the end of the promenade, where you will find Via G. Motta. Turn left onto Via G. Motta, then follow it until you reach the bus station. From there, refer to the previous public transport instructions.

• Bicycle

  Rent a bicycle from one of the local rental shops in Ascona. Head towards the lakeshore and follow the path that leads to Locarno. This route is approximately 4 kilometers and can be completed in about 15-20 minutes. Once in Locarno, navigate to Via Gioacchino Respini by following the signs or using a map application. Mountaingliders is located on your left along this street.