Rasa, Centovalli (Ticino, Switzerland)

It is difficult to escape Rasa's charm, in the Centovalli Valley. The calm of the village, located at 900 meters and accessible only on foot or via the cable car mounting up from Verdasio, the harmony of its stone buildings and the silence that lingers in the lovingly cared-for vegetable gardens and yards are what make this a very special place. Surrounding the little church dedicated to Saint Anne stand old rural and noblemen's homes. A stop at the grotto (tavern) is a must before descending with the cable car or before starting the walk to the beautiful village of Palagnedra, through the old hamlet of Bordei. Up to 1958, when the current cable car was built, the village was isolated from the world and still today the atmosphere in Rasa is far removed from our society's frenetic lifestyle.