To fully appreciate Valle Onsernone when its blanketed in morning silence, Da Toldo in Russo makes a fine base. Immersed in greenery, this restored Ticinese house shelters three colourful, wood-floored rooms, which are incredibly homely. A packed lunch or use of the kitchen costs an extra Sfr10.
Da Toldo
Ticino
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