Ponte dei Salti (Roman Bridge), Lavertezzo
Dive site in Verzasca River (Lavertezzo), Switzerland
A shallow granite pool under a medieval two-arched stone bridge, in river water clear enough to see divers from the bridge.
- Usual dive
- 7 m
- Deepest point
- 11 m
- Level
- Advanced
- Best months
- Jul–Aug
- Entry
- From shore
- Current
- Strong
The story
The Ponte dei Salti at Lavertezzo is a two-arched stone bridge built in the Middle Ages. Partly destroyed in 1868, it was rebuilt in 1960.
Source: ticino.ch
The dive
A rock formations dive from the shore.
Who it's for
Recommended minimum: Advanced (PADI Advanced Open Water, N2).
- CurrentCurrent can be strong; you need good air management and buoyancy.
- Cold waterCold water, often with a drysuit; plan for heavier kit.
- Strong current: dive with a local guide and carry a surface marker buoy.
Conditions
- Dive type
- Rock formations
- Environment
- Open water
- Water
- Fresh water
What you might see
- Freshwater fish
Season in Verzasca River (Lavertezzo)
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
- Best
- Good
- Possible
- Closed
- Not documented yet
Best months: Jul–Aug.
Source: duikersgids.nlWhere is Verzasca River (Lavertezzo)?
The point shows the Verzasca River (Lavertezzo) area, not the exact dive site.
About this page
Values marked “Estimated” come from our original catalogue and are being checked against published sources one by one. Sourced values link to where they come from. Conditions change with the season, the weather and the tide: confirm with a local dive centre before you dive.