The mysterious Lago Cadagno
Everything is a little different in the Val Piora. Situated at 2,000 metres above sea level, this high mountain valley in the canton of Ticino boasts an extraordinary diversity of fauna and flora, along with more than 20 mountain lakes – one of which is so mysterious that it attracts researchers from all over the world. Microbiologist Raffaele Peduzzi explains what it is that makes the Val Piora so special – for day trippers, hikers and researchers alike.
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Svizzera: CantonTicino; Autostrada A2, Quinto - Faido
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Everything is a little different in the Val Piora. Situated at 2,000 metres above sea level, this high mountain valley in the canton of Ticino boasts an extraordinary diversity of fauna and flora, along with more than 20 mountain lakes – one of which is so mysterious that it attracts researchers from all over the world. Microbiologist Raffaele Peduzzi explains what it is that makes the Val Piora so special – for day trippers, hikers and researchers alike.