Villas in Olivone
Olivone is a village in the Blenio valley in Ticino, with walking trails and cross-country skiing close by. Homes are small, most with a garden and many with a fireplace. None of them has a pool.
- Villas
- 12
- From, per week
- £317
About Olivone
Olivone is reached by following the valley road from Biasca past villages such as Lottigna and Aquila, with dry stone walls, terraced fields and stone roofs along the way. The village was first mentioned in 1193, and its parish church of San Martino was built before 1136. The Brenno Gorge and the Museo di San Martino are nearby, and the valley's visitor information office is based here. Most homes here have a garden, and about two thirds have a fireplace, which suits cool evenings. They are spread over a kilometre or two.
Is Olivone right for you?
- Best for
- Walkers and cross-country skiers wanting a quiet valley base
- Not for you if
- You want a lake, a pool or a lively village, as this is a quiet mountain valley.
Near Olivone
Lukmanier Pass
A road pass at 1,915 m linking Ticino and Graubünden. The Campra plain just below it hosts Ticino's largest Nordic skiing centre.
Campo Blenio
A village at 1,215 m whose slopes suit learners, with a 4.5 km lit slope plus snowshoe and walking trails in the woods.
Greina plateau
A nature reserve recommended for nature lovers and photographers on a day out from the Blenio valley.
Biasca
The starting point for a visit to the valley, with the Romanesque church of San Pietro worth a detour.
Getting to Olivone
Start in Biasca and follow the valley road to Olivone. In summer and autumn, Lukmanier Pass buses run from Disentis, Bellinzona and Olivone; outside those seasons a car is the safer choice. Allow time for the transfer from your arrival airport.
When to go to Olivone
Summer and autumn suit walking, with circular trails through chestnut forests to mountain lakes. Winter brings beginner skiing at Campo Blenio and cross-country on the Campra plain. Check pass conditions before driving up in winter.
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Olivone villa holidays: questions answered
Can you ski near Olivone?
Yes, on a modest scale. Campo Blenio has beginner ski slopes including a 4.5 km lit slope, and the Campra plain below the Lukmanier Pass has Ticino's largest Nordic skiing centre, with cross-country trails.
Is Olivone good for walking?
Yes. Circular trails run through chestnut forests to mountain lakes such as Laghetto dei Cadabi, and the Greina plateau nature reserve is recommended. From Acquacalda, a hike crosses the Passo del Sole to the Piora Valley.
Is the Lukmanier Pass above Olivone open in winter?
It stays open most of the year, but winter conditions vary, so check before driving up. In summer and autumn, buses run from Disentis, Bellinzona and Olivone.
How do you reach Olivone from Biasca?
Follow the valley road from Biasca towards Olivone, passing villages such as Lottigna and Aquila. A car is the simplest option year-round, as the Lukmanier buses run in summer and autumn.
Nearby towns to Olivone
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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