Villas in Ronco sopra Ascona
Ronco sopra Ascona is a hill village above Lake Maggiore, suiting couples wanting lake views and the Brissago Islands. The old village is steep, so a car or the bus to Ascona and Locarno helps.
- Villas
- 21
- From, per week
- £444
About Ronco sopra Ascona
Ronco sopra Ascona is known as the balcony above Lake Maggiore, with its old village at about 350 metres and views of the lake, the Brissago Islands and the mountains. The old centre keeps narrow alleys, stone steps and arcades between houses, and it is known as an artists' village. The church of San Martino has 15th-century frescoes of the four seasons and a viewpoint in front. About 520 people live here, many houses are holiday homes, and around three quarters of the municipality is forest. The homes are spread around the village and down towards the shore at Porto Ronco, mostly for two to four people, and about half have air conditioning. Some have a private pool or a sauna. Porto Ronco, on the lake, has bars and beaches.
Is Ronco sopra Ascona right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small groups wanting lake views and walks
- Not for you if
- You want a flat village with shops and nightlife on your doorstep.
Near Ronco sopra Ascona
Brissago Islands
Two islands roughly a kilometre offshore, with a botanical garden of about 1,500 plant species on the larger island.
Ascona
The neighbouring lake town, with an hourly bus to Porto Ronco in around seven minutes.
Locarno
The district town, with a bus to Ronco sopra Ascona that takes about 25 minutes.
Centovalli
Reached on foot by the ridge route from Ronco down to Rasa, for a longer day of walking.
Getting to Ronco sopra Ascona
Milan Malpensa is about an hour and a half away by car, or about three hours by train with a change at Lugano for Locarno, then a 25 minute bus. Buses link Locarno and Ascona with the village, so a car helps on the steep lanes but is not essential.
When to go to Ronco sopra Ascona
Many houses here are holiday homes and the permanent population is only about 520, so the village is small whatever the month. A trip to the Brissago Islands and their botanical garden is the obvious outing, so check its opening season before an off-season visit. Walking routes above the village include the ridge route down to Rasa.
Villas in Ronco sopra Ascona
Casa Argo
Ronco sopra Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland
4
1
0
GardenTerraceInternet+7 more
from£116
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Ronco sopra Ascona
Ronco sopra Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland
2
1
0
ParkingDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£143
per night
4-star property
Casa Leula
Ronco sopra Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland
5
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+12 more
from£197
per night
5-star property
Casa Beatrice
Ronco sopra Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland
4
2
0
Washing MachineInternetFridge+6 more
from£107
per night
Casa Giovanna Ronco sopra Ascona
Ronco sopra Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherTerrace+8 more
from£134
per night
4-star property
Panorama Lakeview Lago Maggiore
Ronco sopra Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland
6
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£197
per night
4-star property
5-star property
Villa Cresta Bianca
Ronco sopra Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland
4
2
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+11 more
from£273
per night
4-star property
Studio Cresta Bianca
Ronco sopra Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland
2
0
0
BBQFireplaceGarden+8 more
from£127
per night
3-star property
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Ronco sopra Ascona
Ronco sopra Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+6 more
from£98
per night
4-star property
Apt. Tana dei Leoni
Ronco sopra Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland
4
3
0
ParkingDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£133
per night
2-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Ronco sopra Ascona
Ronco sopra Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland
2
1
0
ParkingFridgeInternet+3 more
from£63
per night
5-star property
Grand Suite
Ronco sopra Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland
2
1
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+9 more
from£449
per night
5-star property
Garden Suite
Ronco sopra Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland
2
1
0
BBQDishwasherParking+7 more
from£290
per night
5-star property
5-star property
5-star property
5-star property
5-star property
Ronco sopra Ascona villa holidays: questions answered
Is Ronco sopra Ascona good for a lake holiday?
Yes for lake views and the beaches at Porto Ronco on the shore, though the village itself is on a hillside. Porto Ronco has bars, and an hourly bus connects it with Ascona in around seven minutes.
Can you visit the Brissago Islands from Ronco sopra Ascona?
Yes, they lie in Lake Maggiore close to the village. The larger island has a botanical garden with roughly 1,500 plant species, and the islands have been open to the public since 1950. Check seasonal opening before you go.
Is Ronco sopra Ascona walkable?
The old village is, with alleys, stone steps and arcades, but it is steep. Buses run to Ascona from Porto Ronco and to Locarno in about 25 minutes, so the lakefront towns do not need a long walk.
Is Ronco sopra Ascona quiet?
Mostly. About 520 people live in the municipality, and it has been a popular resort with many holiday homes since the mid-20th century. Porto Ronco on the shore has bars for an evening out.
Which airport for Ronco sopra Ascona?
Milan Malpensa, about an hour and a half by car. The train needs a change at Lugano and takes around three hours to Locarno, so a hire car is often simpler.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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