Villas in Semione
Semione suits couples wanting a small heritage-listed village in the lower Blenio valley of Ticino, with a fireplace to sit by. The ruined Castello di Serravalle is a heritage site of national significance. With only around 330 residents, most errands mean the hourly bus to Biasca, eight minutes away.
- Villas
- 6
- From, per week
- £373
About Semione
Semione is a village of around 330 people at 389 metres, now part of the municipality of Serravalle, which takes its name from the castle here. The ruins of the Castello di Serravalle are a heritage site of national significance, and so are the parish church of S. Maria Assunta with its ossuary and the oratory of S. Maria Bambina at Navone. Both Semione and Navone are on the inventory of Swiss heritage sites. The homes are close together, sleep two to six and mostly have a fireplace. Many residents work in Biasca or Bellinzona, and evenings are quiet.
Is Semione right for you?
- Best for
- Couples wanting a fireplace and a heritage village
- Not for you if
- You need a pool or much nightlife, as pools are not a feature of homes here and the village has around 330 residents.
Near Semione
Biasca
Eight minutes away on the hourly 132 bus, and the station where trains from Milan Malpensa airport arrive.
Malvaglia
Another village of Serravalle, with the parish church of San Martino and the Casa dei Pagani, a castle built into a cave.
Ludiano
The third village of Serravalle, with the church of San Secondo and, in the hamlet of Motto di Dongio, the church of San Pietro.
Getting to Semione
Fly to Milan Malpensa and take the train from the airport to Biasca. From there the hourly bus 132 between Biasca and Semione takes about eight minutes, and a taxi around six. A car helps for exploring the valley but is not essential.
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Semione villa holidays: questions answered
Is Semione worth visiting for its history?
For its size, very much so. The ruined Castello di Serravalle, the parish church of S. Maria Assunta with its ossuary and the oratory of S. Maria Bambina at Navone are all nationally significant, and the village is on the Swiss heritage inventory.
How do you reach Semione from Biasca?
Bus line 132 runs hourly from Semione's Municipio stop to the centre of Biasca, taking about eight minutes. A taxi covers the same trip in around six minutes.
Is Semione good for couples?
It suits couples well. Most homes here sleep four or fewer and most have a fireplace, and the village of around 330 people is quiet; pools are not a feature, so check each listing for what each home offers.
Semione or Malvaglia?
Both villages belong to Serravalle in the lower Blenio valley. Semione has the castle ruins and the heritage-listed village; Malvaglia has the primary school, a kindergarten and the Casa dei Pagani cave castle.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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