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Gottardo

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+41 91 866 15 62[email protected]

Camping Gottardo is located in Chiggiogna in Switzerland's Leventina Valley, approximately 500 meters from the Faido highway exit, strategically positioned near the San Gottardo Pass and tunnel. The campsite offers tent pitches, caravan pitches, mobile homes for rent, and rental rooms with breakfast. Key facilities include a heated swimming pool, family-run Osteria restaurant serving traditional Ticino cuisine, Panetteria Schröder bakery, renovated sanitary facilities with hot showers, washing machines, a small shop, and recently added E-bike charging stations. It serves as an ideal base for mountain tourism, with access to 650 kilometers of hiking and mountain biking trails, rock climbing, canyoning, and winter sports, plus nearby attractions such as the historic Tremola road and the Ritom Funicular. (via official site)

Tents Caravans / RV Motorhomes Cabins & rentals Car access Bike-friendly

Rates & prices

Prices as published on Gottardo’s official website (CHF).

ItemPrice
AdultCHF 8.00 per night
Child (10-12 years)CHF 6.50 per night
Child (2-9 years)CHF 4.50 per night
DogCHF 4.00 per night
Tent with bicycle/motorcycleCHF 12.00 per night
Tent with carCHF 14.00 per night
Van (max 6m)CHF 16.00 per night
Large camperCHF 20.00 per night
CaravanCHF 20.00 per night
Mobile homeCHF 25.00 per night
ElectricityCHF 4.00 per night
Stay tax + wasteCHF 4.00 per person/night
Wi-Fi internetfree
Room with breakfast (1 person)CHF 55.00 per night

Key facts

At-a-glance details for Gottardo, from its official website.

Booking & season

SeasonMarch 1 – November 31
Walk-in policyNo walk-in reservations; must phone ahead a few hours before arrival

Pitches & accommodation

Accommodation typesTent pitches, caravan pitches, mobile homes for rent

Facilities & services

PoolHeated swimming pool
RestaurantOsteria with traditional Ticino cuisine, family-run by Schröder family; bar 07:00-21:00, kitchen 18:00-20:00 daily
BakeryPanetteria Schröder; 07:00-21:00 daily
Sanitary facilitiesNewly renovated with hot showers
E-bike chargingRecently added

Activities & family

Trail network650 kilometers of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails
Mountain activitiesRock climbing, bouldering, canyoning, winter sports, alpine walks
Nearby attractionsSan Gottardo Pass, Tremola historic road, Ritom Funicular, Leventina Museum, alpine huts and cable cars

Location & access

Distance to highwayApproximately 500 meters from Faido highway exit
AddressVia Sottomontagna 62, 6764 Chiggiogna, Switzerland

Rules & policies

Pets in roomsDogs not permitted in rental rooms

Opening hours & schedules

Reception, gate and facility hours for Gottardo.

Check-in10:00-12:00, 14:00-18:30
Check-out12:00
Check-in10:00-12:00, 14:00-18:30
Check-out12:00
Bar & Shop07:00-21:00
Restaurant Kitchen18:00-20:00
Opening hoursMar 01-Nov 31

Facilities & details

Amenities and on-site features reported for Gottardo.

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Caravans / RV
Toilets
Drinking water
Showers
Power
Dump station

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🏞️ Attractions

Cascata Piumogna
Cascata PiumognaWaterfalls

Die Piumogna ist ein rund 11 Kilometer langer rechter Nebenfluss des Tessins im Schweizer Kanton Tessin. Sie entwässert das Val Piumogna im Valle Leventina und durchfliesst dabei die heutigen Gemeinden Faido und Dalpe.

2 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Ferrovia S. Gottardo
Ferrovia S. GottardoAttractions4.1 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
Cascata di ValleWaterfalls10.9 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
Poncione di Nara (2,433 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Switzerland

12.7 km · ~21 min driveDirections ↗
Sasso Bianco (2,423 m)Summits & peaks12.7 km · ~21 min driveDirections ↗
Mottarone (2,286 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Switzerland

19.3 km · ~65 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

Quick answers to common questions about Gottardo.

Do you accept walk-in reservations?

No. The campsite does not accept walk-in reservations. You must contact the campsite by phone a few hours before your arrival to verify availability.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is available from 10:00-12:00 or 14:00-18:30. Check-out is by 12:00.

Are pets allowed at the campsite?

Yes, dogs are welcome at CHF 4.00 per night for pitches. However, dogs are not permitted in rental rooms.

When is the campsite open?

The campsite is open from March 1 to November 31.

What are the main facilities available?

Facilities include a heated swimming pool, family-run restaurant with Ticino cuisine (bar open 07:00-21:00, kitchen 18:00-20:00), bakery, renovated sanitary facilities with hot showers, washing machine and dryer, small shop, and E-bike charging station. Wi-Fi is free.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Gottardo?

Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.

Can I pitch a tent at Gottardo?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Is there drinking water at Gottardo?

Yes, drinking water is available.

Are there toilets at Gottardo?

Yes, toilets are available on site.

Are showers available at Gottardo?

Yes, showers are available.

Are there electrical hookups at Gottardo?

Yes, electrical hookups are available.

Is there an RV dump station at Gottardo?

Yes, there's a sanitary dump station.

When is Gottardo open?

Listed opening times: Mar 01-Nov 31.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gottardo?

At Gottardo, check-in is from 10:00-12:00, 14:00-18:30 and check-out is by 12:00.

What languages are spoken at Gottardo?

Staff at Gottardo speak Italian, English, German.

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