Where we are and how to get here
Motto, Blenio Valley · Ticino
Casa Gatti is at Via Carlo Gatti 1, 6721 Motto (Blenio), in the municipality of Acquarossa, in the Blenio Valley, Canton Ticino, Switzerland. You can get here by public transport from both main airports, Zurich and Milan Malpensa: the train takes you to Biasca station, and from there Casa Gatti is 7 minutes by car or about 12 minutes by bus 131, which stops 30 metres from the house.
By public transport
| From | Fastest train to Biasca | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Lugano | 34 min | None (TILO S10) |
| Lucerne | 1 h 49 | 1 (Bellinzona) |
| Zurich HB | 2 h 02 | 1 (Bellinzona) |
| Zurich Airport | 2 h 18 | 2 (Zurich HB, Bellinzona) |
| Milan Malpensa Airport | 2 h 18 | None (TILO S50, hourly) |
| Basel | 3 h 00 | 2 (Zurich HB, Bellinzona) |
| St. Gallen | 3 h 02 | 2 (Arth-Goldau, Bellinzona) |
| Bern | 3 h 06 | 2 (Zurich HB, Bellinzona) |
| Geneva | 5 h 02 | 2 (Zurich HB, Bellinzona) |
From Biasca to Casa Gatti: 7 minutes by car or taxi, or about 12 minutes by bus 131 towards Olivone (the stop is 30 m from the house).
During their stay, Casa Gatti guests receive the Ticino Ticket, which makes trains and buses free throughout Ticino. Up-to-date timetables on sbb.ch.
By car
A2 motorway (Gotthard), Biasca exit; then follow the Lukmanier cantonal road towards Acquarossa–Olivone as far as Motto. Free public parking 10 metres from Casa Gatti.
| From | Driving time | Km |
|---|---|---|
| Biasca | 7 min | 10.6 |
| Olivone | 15 min | 12.9 |
| Bellinzona | 25 min | 31.5 |
| Locarno | 43 min | 54.8 |
| Lugano | 45 min | 59.7 |
| Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 h 41 | 131 |
| Milan | 1 h 48 | 135 |
| Zurich | 1 h 56 | 166 |
Approximate times in normal traffic (Google Maps).
The Blenio Valley
The Blenio Valley is known as the “valley of the sun”, one of the sunniest in Ticino. The Brenno river, just a few steps from Casa Gatti, forms natural pools for swimming in summer. Hiking trails and cycle paths start right from the house, and by car you can reach the Lukmanier Pass and the Greina plateau, among the most beautiful landscapes in the Swiss Alps.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Casa Gatti?
Casa Gatti is at Via Carlo Gatti 1, 6721 Motto (Blenio), in the Blenio Valley, in the north of Canton Ticino (Switzerland). Motto belongs to the municipality of Acquarossa and is 7 minutes by car from Biasca station.
How do I get to Casa Gatti without a car?
By train to Biasca station, then bus 131 towards Olivone to the Marogno stop in Motto (about 12 minutes). The stop is 30 metres from Casa Gatti.
How do I get here from Malpensa Airport?
From Milan Malpensa Airport the TILO S50 train runs directly to Biasca, with no changes, in 2 hours 18 minutes, departing every hour. From Biasca, Casa Gatti is 7 minutes by car or about 12 minutes by bus 131.
How do I get here from Zurich?
From Zurich HB the fastest train to Biasca takes 2 hours 2 minutes through the Gotthard Base Tunnel, with one change in Bellinzona; from Zurich Airport it takes 2 hours 18 minutes. From Biasca, Casa Gatti is 7 minutes by car or about 12 minutes by bus 131.
Is public transport included in the stay?
Yes. Guests staying at Casa Gatti receive the Ticino Ticket, which lets them use trains and buses throughout Ticino for free for the whole stay.
Is there parking at Casa Gatti?
Yes, there is a free public car park 10 metres from Casa Gatti.
Do I need a car to explore the Blenio Valley?
No. Bus 131 connects Motto with Biasca and with the upper valley as far as Olivone, and Casa Gatti guests can use the house bicycles for free.