Slow travel and local flavours in Muggio Valley

THE PERFECT MOMENT
  • 19 September – 12.30
  • 23°
  • 910 m
  • Relaxed

From the towns of Mendrisiotto, step back in time. After a walk through the woods of the Muggio Valley, taste the authentic flavours of Ticino: fresh cheeses, local cured meats, and – for those with a sweet tooth – a delicious homemade cake!

In the Muggio Valley, ossobuco with polenta is more than a dish – it’s a symbol of tradition. Once lovingly prepared by cook Piera, today it still delights guests at Osteria Manciana, where Ticino’s heritage cuisine is served with heart and authenticity. Tasting it in the tiny village of Scudellate is like stepping back in time, where local hospitality is the main ingredient.

After exiting the motorway in Chiasso and passing the first shopping centre in Ticino, you reach Scudellate – a hidden gem with just 20 residents. Here, the scent of slow-cooked food and the sounds of unspoilt nature welcome you into a timeless world. Lace up your hiking boots and explore the trails of the Muggio Valley, all the way to the bridge leading to Erbonne, once used by smugglers. Nestled at the foot of Monte Generoso, Scudellate is like a living postcard – peaceful and full of stories.

Scudellate, negozietto presso l'osteria

Scudellate, little shop by the tavern

Scudellate

Scudellate

Zincarlin, büscion e formaggi della Valle di Muggio

Zincarlin, büscion and cheese of the Muggio Valley

Scudellate

Gli ossibuchi della Piera

The Piera's speciality, Ossobuco

Scudellate, panorama sulla Valle di Muggio

Scudellate, view on the Muggio Valley

Scudellate Valle Muggio

Scudellate, Osteria Manciana

Scudellate, Osteria Manciana

Valle di Muggio, terrazzamenti di Turro

Muggio Valley, view on the terracing of Turro

At the heart of the village, Osteria Manciana is more than a restaurant: it’s a living museum of Ticino’s culture. Its kitchen, small shop and village life come together in one authentic experience. You can buy fresh cheeses, local cured meats and homemade cakes, all sliced on red vintage Berkel slicers.

Life here flows slowly. Locals gather at the osteria while guests of the Albergo Diffuso sip cappuccinos in the sun. On the panoramic terrace, people chat, laugh and listen. No news needed – just a view of the valley.
Chatting with the locals reveals hidden spots and stories you won’t find in any guidebook. In this quiet, unspoilt valley far from mass tourism, authentic flavours, nature and living traditions blend into perfect harmony.

Marialuce Valtulini, - Cheesemaker
Marialuce Valtulini,Cheesemaker
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A GOOD DAY
Morning

Visit of the Bruzella Mill

12.30

Ossibuchi and Polenta in Scudellate

Afternoon

A stroll in the village

15.30

View on the terracing of Turro

IN THE SURROUNDINGS

USEFUL INFO

While exploring the Muggio Valley, make a stop at Osteria Manciana. It offers 4 cosy rooms and can be reached by public transport or shuttle on request.

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