Villas in Aurigeno
Aurigeno suits couples and small families who want a heritage-listed Maggia valley village, with gardens and a signposted cycle route. It was first recorded in 1276 and lies at about 341 metres. None of the homes has a pool and evenings are quiet, so plan on driving out for most meals.
- Villas
- 8
- From, per week
- £809
About Aurigeno
Aurigeno sits at about 341 metres in the Vallemaggia district of Ticino, a village first recorded in 1276 as Urigeno. Since 2004 it has been part of the municipality of Maggia, which also takes in Moghegno, Someo and Giumaglio. The entire village, like Moghegno and Someo, is on the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. The homes are grouped around the village and nearby hamlets, mostly sized for two to four, and most have a garden, with a fireplace in about half. The signposted cycle route up the valley follows dirt tracks between Gordevio and Aurigeno. Evenings are quiet, so stock up before you arrive.
Is Aurigeno right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and cyclists after a quiet heritage village
- Not for you if
- You want to walk to restaurants, the lake or a swimming pool.
Near Aurigeno
Ponte Brolla
Stop on the Valle Maggia cycle route near Locarno, where the force of the Maggia has split the rock and polished the gneiss.
Santa Maria delle Grazie, Campagna
Church in Campagna, in the municipality of Maggia, listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
Cavergno and the Bavona valley
End point of the 35 km Valle Maggia cycle route from Locarno, at the entrance to the Bavona valley.
Getting to Aurigeno
From Zurich city the drive takes around two and a half hours, about 210 km, and the train from Zürich HB via Bellinzona about three hours. Milan Malpensa is another option, with trains via Mendrisio to Locarno. A car or bike makes life much easier once you are in the valley.
Villas in Aurigeno
Casa Lucertola
Aurigeno, Ticino, Switzerland
4
0
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+9 more
from£134
per night
5-star property
5-star property
5-star property
Rustico di vacanza nel nucleo di Moghegno
Aurigeno, Ticino, Switzerland
6
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+9 more
1-Bedroom Home, Aurigeno
Aurigeno, Ticino, Switzerland
2
1
0
DishwasherFridgeNon-Smoking+2 more
3-star property
5-star property
Aurigeno villa holidays: questions answered
Can you cycle from Aurigeno to Locarno?
Yes. The signposted Valle Maggia cycle route runs 35 km between Locarno and Cavergno and passes Aurigeno, with a stretch of dirt track between Gordevio and Aurigeno and a cycle track from Ponte Brolla to Avegno.
Is Aurigeno a historic village?
It is. Aurigeno was first recorded in 1276 and the entire village is on the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites, along with neighbouring Moghegno and Someo.
Which municipality is Aurigeno in?
Maggia. Aurigeno was a municipality of its own until 2004, when it was incorporated into the larger neighbouring municipality of Maggia, together with Moghegno, Giumaglio, Someo and Lodano.
What are the holiday homes in Aurigeno like?
Mostly small. Homes in Aurigeno usually sleep two to four, most have a garden and around half have a fireplace, but none has a swimming pool.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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