Alpine detox in the peaceful village of Cerentino in Val Rovana

THE PERFECT MOMENT
  • 20 june - 9.00
  • 19°
  • 1,100 m a.s.l.
  • Relaxed

In the heart of Val Rovana, one of the most charming side valleys of Vallemaggia, Cà Vegia offers a unique zero-impact experience: a stay without electricity or gas, where the peace of the past can be truly felt. Not far away, the Walser village of Bosco Gurin, ranked among the most beautiful in Switzerland, invites visitors to explore its timeless charm.

Staying at Cà Vegia in Cerentino feels like slipping into another era, where silence is golden and every detail tells a story. Wrapped in soft wool blankets and resting on woven mats, you settle near the gentle crackle of the fire. There’s no electricity here, no hum of modern life - only the quiet presence of the mountains and the voice of nature echoing through old stone walls and timber beams.

The journey begins aboard bus number 315, unmistakable with its colourful little flags fluttering above the roof - as if to celebrate the beginning of something special. After a change in Cevio, the road begins to climb, winding through dense woods and over green hills until it reaches Cerentino. At the Bivio Corsopra stop, crisp alpine air fills your lungs. From there, a short walk brings you to Cà di Giunzi, where Svetlana welcomes you with a warm, honest smile and the desire to share how a long-held dream gave new life to a forgotten home.

Her husband Adriano spent over ten years patiently and passionately restoring Cà Vegia, respecting its essence with every step. He selected only natural, local materials - like lime from the marble of Bosco Gurin - and preserved every original element possible: wooden beams, stone floors, painted ceilings, hand-carved doors. Much of the late 19th-century furniture is still in place, as though time had simply slowed down instead of moving on. Nothing was rushed, and nothing was faked - just a deep commitment to bringing the house back to its truth, with integrity and care.

Cà Vegia – Timeless hospitality in the Rovana Valley

Cà Vegia – Timeless hospitality in the Rovana Valley

Sunset over Cerentino – peace in the Rovana Valley

Sunset over Cerentino – peace in the Rovana Valley

Sleep in the silence of the Rovana Valley

Sleep in the silence of the Rovana Valley

Wood and memory at Cà Vegia

Wood and memory at Cà Vegia

A hidden terrace above the Rovana Valley

A hidden terrace above the Rovana Valley

A wooden table simply set, surrounded by the warm wood of Cà Vegia in Cerentino

A wooden table simply set, surrounded by the warm wood of Cà Vegia in Cerentino

Cà Vegia, Cerentino – Fire-lit evenings in a historic home in Rovana Valley

Cà Vegia, Cerentino – Fire-lit evenings in a historic home in Rovana Valley

Cà Vegia, Cerentino

Cà Vegia, Cerentino

Rustic bathroom at Cà Vegia, Cerentino – Authentic retreat in Rovana Valley

Rustic bathroom at Cà Vegia, Cerentino – Authentic retreat in Rovana Valley

A toast with a view – Cà Vegia, Cerentino, Rovana Valley

A toast with a view – Cà Vegia, Cerentino, Rovana Valley

Cooking over the fire at Cà Vegia – Rovana Valley, Ticino

Cooking over the fire at Cà Vegia – Rovana Valley, Ticino

Cà Vegia in Cerentino – A quiet retreat in the green heart of Rovana Valley

Cà Vegia in Cerentino – A quiet retreat in the green heart of Rovana Valley

Check-in here is unlike anywhere else - slow, personal, and filled with atmosphere. Before showing you around the house, Svetlana leads you to your room: spacious, warm and welcoming, with a handmade double bed crafted from local wood. The glow of candlelight dances on the walls, and a bottle of Ticino wine awaits to toast the moment. The old wooden doors, lovingly cleaned and restored, now reveal their original, hand-painted decorations.

On the ground floor, a traditional dining room opens onto a rustic kitchen and a restored soapstone stove from Bosco Gurin - a gift from friends. This space once formed the heart of the house, where families gathered for warmth, food and time together. Lit only by fire, the kitchen provides everything needed to prepare simple dishes with local products, inviting you to reconnect with an unhurried way of living. Upstairs, the bathroom offers the only modern comfort - a hot shower. And in the cellar, a hidden treasure: a self-service boutique for guests, filled with regional delicacies and handcrafted Ticino specialties, perfect for a small, authentic aperitivo. Dinner takes its time, just as it did in the past. Polenta simmers slowly in a copper cauldron while stew bubbles gently beside the fire. Svetlana stays with you, sharing recipes and memories, stirring with wooden spoons as the scent of the meal fills the room. Outside, the sky darkens, the valley quiets, and a thousand stars emerge overhead.

Morning arrives softly, with the scent of coffee and the crispness of mountain air. From the upstairs balcony, the view stretches wide and clear. Sunlight filters through the beams as the house begins to stir. Breakfast is waiting - simple, genuine, warm. And in the quiet of Val Rovana, you notice something unexpected: you haven’t reached for your phone once, and perhaps, for the first time in a long while, you simply don’t need it. Before you leave, make time for a visit to Bosco Gurin - just one more pause in a place where everything invites you to slow down. Your phone can wait. For now, you’re somewhere else entirely.

Luca Goldhorn, - forest tour guide
Luca Goldhorn,forest tour guide
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A GOOD DAY
9.20

Departure from Locarno

10.46

Here you are in Cerentino

14.00

Tour of Cà Vegia

19.00

Dinner: stew with polenta made in an old-fashioned pot

8.00

The awakening of nature is magical

10.00

A visit to Bosco Gurin is a must

IN THE SURROUNDINGS

USEFUL INFO

Cà Vegia is open from June to October - five months of authentic relaxation in the nature of Val Rovana, a side valley of Vallemaggia.


CONTACTS

Svetlana Beroggi
Via Cantonale
6683 Cerentino 

[email protected] 
Mobile: +41 79 286 93 47

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