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Gresso: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Accommodation in Gresso

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In the immediate vicinity of Gresso are Pizzo della Bassa, Pizzo della Croce and Pizzo Zucchero. You can rent a holiday apartment in Gresso.

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The surrounding area of Gresso also includes Salariél.

In the wider regional area around Gresso are Falconeria Locarno, Parrocchia Ss. Gervasio E Protasio and Santi Pietro e Paolo.

Geographical Location

Gresso is a village in the municipality of Onsernone in Ticino and was an independent political municipality until 9 April 2016.

The village is located at an altitude of around 999 metres above sea level, at the southwestern foot of Pizzo Peloso, in the Valle di Vergeletto, a northern side valley of the Onsernone Valley.

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Gresso comprises the village of Gresso and the western exclave of Alla Ca’. It also includes the alpine settlement of Mónt, which lies at an altitude of 1,340–1,410 metres above sea level.

History

Gresso was first mentioned in 1266. In 1898, graves containing pottery and coins from the Roman period were discovered there.

For further comparison, you can also visit Tegna, Brissago, Orselina, Cavigliano, Rasa, Minusio, Vergeletto and Muralto.

To the overview of the surrounding destination: Locarno.

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