Pro Natura Center Lucomagno © Andrea Persico © Andrea Pro Natura

Pro Natura Pro Natura was created more than a century ago with the goal to establish the Swiss National Park. Today, it is the largest conservation association in . It takes part in the preservation of almost 700 protected areas across the whole country, manages multiple centers such as Aletsch (VS) and ChampPittet (VD), and has more than 140 000 members and about 25 000 donors.

Pro Natura Created in 1960, Pro Natura Ticino manages with passion and professionalism its major reserves: Muzzano Lake, Palude della Bedrin (Bedrina swamp) and Bolle di Magadino. Through edu- cation about the environment, communication, and political activity, Pro Natura Ticino acts to preserve the environment, the animals, and plants, and to promote a harmonious coex- istence between people and nature.

Centro Pro Natura Lucomagno For its fiftieth anniversary, Pro Natura Ticino acquired and ren- ovated the Center Pro Natura Lucomagno at Acquacalda. A for- mer hospice for travelers on the Lukmanier Pass, and formerly known as Ecological Centre UomoNatura, the current center fosters the relationship between humans and the environment and promotes sustainable tourism. Food and accommodation

Restaurant The restaurant, open in summer, offers a cuisine based on local products. The cozy dining room, with a stunning view of the mountains, accommodates up to 50 people and is also great for birthdays and private parties.

Accommodation The hotel can accommodate up to 30 people in 6 double rooms with private bathrooms, 2 connecting rooms with a shared bath- room, and 2 dorms with bathrooms on the floor. The center’s camping area, the highest in Ticino, offers 15 places for tents and minibuses (max. 5 meters), yurts and bungalows for unfor- gettable nights. Members of Pro Natura benefit with a 10% dis- count on accommodation either in the hotel or in the camping area (by presenting the card). © Sven Stoppani © Sven Hotel Prices CHF (per night, breakfast included) Double bedroom 160.— Double bedroom for single use 110.— Dormitory 60.— p.p. * Bungalow (2 people) 120.— * Yurt (4-6 people) 50.— p.p. *

* bedlinen included

Camp Prices CHF (per night) Adults 11.— Children (4-14 yr) 5.— Tent 10.— Minibus (max 5 m) 12.—

Members of Pro Natura benefit of 10% discount. What we offer

A place immersed in nature The Center is a privileged place for the study and contempla- tion of alpine nature and an ideal meeting place for those who want to detach from the hectic every day life. Guests can relax in the enchanting setting of the Lukmanier area or engage in activities offered by the center such as guided tours, confer- ences, and seminars.

Offers for schools Pro Natura offers activities for groups of young people of differ- ent ages to bring them closer to the forest, the river, the ants, amphibians, flowering medows, large predators, and nature in general with an approach that is sensory, playful, artistic, and scientific.

Seminar room Cozy, bright, and surrounded by beautiful Alpine scenery, the seminar room of the center is suitable for business meetings, conferences, yoga classes, painting courses, study days and more.

For more informations: www.pronatura-lucomagno.ch The Pro Natura Center is open every day during summer

Centro Pro Natura Lucomagno, Strada del Lucomagno Casella Postale 148, 6718 Blenio (Acquacalda) Tel. +41 91 872 26 10 • www.pronatura-lucomagno.ch E-mail : [email protected]

Chur Zürich Center Luzern Natura Andermatt Pro ACQUACALDA S. Gottardo Airolo Blenio Ambrì Briga Acquarossa

Biasca Ticino S. Bernardino Locarno

20 km Lugano 10 miles

Public transportation You can take the Autolinee Bleniesi bus four times a day between June and October. The Pro Natura Center has its own stop: Acquacalda. There are also four daily buses from Oberalp- Lucomagno (with a change at Lukmanierpass). It is possible as well to walk to Acquacalda by following one of the many paths in Valle di Blenio. Particularly beautiful is the path from Lake Ritom and Piora through Passo dello Colombe or Passo del Sole.

By car You can reach us in 45 minutes from , and in about one hour from or Göschenen (via Oberalp-Lucomagno). Become a member of Pro Natura

As a member of Pro Natura you benefit from a free entry to our conservation centers and you receive five issues of the national magazines of Pro Natura in French or German, and an additional supplement in Italian; if you live in Ticino, you also receive the magazine Pro Natura Ticino. The magazine for young people “Stran’becco” is sent quarterly to family members and youth.

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April 2018