Rock formations
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Ponte dei Salti (Roman Bridge), Lavertezzo
A shallow granite pool under a medieval two-arched stone bridge, in river water clear enough to see divers from the bridge.
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Verzasca River (Lavertezzo)
Diving in Switzerland
A dive in Switzerland that is worth the trip on its own. Best months: Jul–Aug.
- Best months
- Jul–Aug
- Water
- 8–18 °C
- Levels
- Advanced
- Nearest airport
- LUG
When to go
Pick a month: the diving season, from published sources, and the typical weather.
Pick a month
- Best
- Good
- Possible
- Closed
- Not documented yet
Verzasca River (Lavertezzo) in October
Usually closed- Air
- 13 °C
- 3 °C at night
- Rain
- 220 mm
- one of the wettest months
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- on average
Typical weather, not a forecast: averages for 2021–2025 (air, rain, wind), data from Open-Meteo (ERA5 / Copernicus, Météo-France). Covers an area of roughly 10 to 25 km around the destination.
Sources conflict; when sources disagree we keep the more cautious reading. duikersgids.nl restricts diving to mid-July to mid-September and says not to dive in spring and autumn (meltwater), so Mar–May and Oct–Nov are shown as closed and Sep as good (first half only). Wikipedia says conditions are best from late spring to early autumn, so June is shown as good. Winter (Dec–Feb) is shown as possible: scubadiverlife describes winter visits (8–10 °C 'most of the year', sites get only ~1 hour of sun around midday in winter). Thunderstorms and heavy rain close the river at any time of year.
Usually closed or not dived: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
The dive
For Advanced divers
usual dive down to 30 m1 siteMarine life
When the big encounters happen, month by month.
Reported here, season not documented yet:
- Freshwater fish
Where is Verzasca River (Lavertezzo)?
- Nearest airport
- LUG
Verzasca River (Lavertezzo): frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to dive Verzasca River (Lavertezzo)?
- The best months to dive Verzasca River (Lavertezzo) are Jul–Aug. Diving usually stops in Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Sources conflict; when sources disagree we keep the more cautious reading. duikersgids.nl restricts diving to mid-July to mid-September and says not to dive in spring and autumn (meltwater), so Mar–May and Oct–Nov are shown as closed and Sep as good (first half only). Wikipedia says conditions are best from late spring to early autumn, so June is shown as good. Winter (Dec–Feb) is shown as possible: scubadiverlife describes winter visits (8–10 °C 'most of the year', sites get only ~1 hour of sun around midday in winter). Thunderstorms and heavy rain close the river at any time of year.
- Is Verzasca River (Lavertezzo) good for beginner divers?
- Not really: none of the 1 dive sites we document is rated for Open Water divers. Plan an Advanced certification and some experience first.
- What is the water temperature in Verzasca River (Lavertezzo)?
- The water is usually between 8 °C and 18 °C over the year.
- How do you dive Verzasca River (Lavertezzo)?
- The nearest airport is LUG.
About this page
Seasons and marine life come from the sources below. Site levels and depths marked as estimated come from our original catalogue and are being checked one by one. Conditions change: always confirm with a local dive centre.
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