Maggia village (332m) lies in the lower section of the valley.
The Madonna delle Grazie Church is the main attraction of the village of Maggia. Lavishly embellished with Renaissance frescos and votive paintings by Giovanni Antonio Vanoni, the 15th century church is one of the oldest in the Valle Maggia. Vanoni (1810 - 1886) was a master in the depiction of agricultural scenes and hailed from the hamlet of Aurigeno, 2km away, where he painted the vaulted choir of the S. Bartolomeo Parish Church.
A steep ascent leads from Maggia village to the mountain village of Cortone (1274m altitude), revealing a majestic view as far as the snow-capped peak of the Basodino (3272m). The Valle Maggia has a network of hiking trails covering a distance of 700 kilometres in total, leading to over 40 mountain lakes and giving access to rich flora and fauna.
The banks of the Maggia are an ideal place to relax. The Maggia finds its way from the glacier at Basodino through the valley, forming several impressive waterfalls and small natural pools for bathing. Examples of these are the typical natural water basins beneath the bridge at Aurigeno.

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