in collaboration with the Comune of Faido and the Patriziato Generale di Chironico
How does it work
1° step:
REGISTRATION
Register directly online via the links below.
Keep your personal Order Number that you receive at the end of registration (it will also be sent to you via email)
2° step:
CHECK-IN
When you arrive at the site be sure to pick up your ticket-pass at the info point PARKING AREA 1 and fill it in with your Order number.
The ticket-pass allows you to use the parking spaces shown on the map, there are the TAP (temporary area parking) along the street and designated overnight zones.
Leave your ticket-pass prominently displayed on the windshield of your vehicle! thank you
REGISTRATION and PAYMENT
I’m only staying for few hours
(not subject to tourist tax)
Overnight stay
(tourist tax included)
without overnight
PARKING INFORMATIONS
Absolute ban on lighting fires outdoors
The Forestry Section announces that the absolute ban on lighting open fires (RLCFo/RaLLI) is in force starting from Monday 31 March 2025 at 12.00 due to the danger of forest fires. official communication
| Services | |
|---|---|
 | Overnight zone |
 | TAP (temporary area parking) |
 | water refill |
 | hotspot wi-fi |
 | wc |
 | general, pet, glass waste |
| Not only because of the law, but mostly out of respect: |
|---|
| – Use parking areas avoiding leaving vehicles on agricultural fields and along the streets |
| – No camping allowed |
| – For your waste, use the appropriate collection points |
| – Outdoor fires are forbidden |
| – Respect the peace of Nature and population, avoid shouting |
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
Who manages the parking?
Inlak’ech, present in the territory, in agreement with the municipality of Faido and the General Patriziato of Chironico
Why is parking paid?
To cover the costs of services such as toilets, waste collection and various maintenance labor.
Are all parking paid?
Yes, for temporary areas (TAP) and the main overnight areas.
Can I park in areas where there are no official signs?
No, all areas where parking is permitted are marked with the official sign “Inlak’ech parking”. These official areas were granted by the patriziato. If there is no official signage it means that it is not a parking area.
Why are the toilets Totoi and not Kompotoi?
The request for kompotoi was made to the patriziato but this was refused for reasons not indicated.
From what age do you pay for the night?
From 14 years old.
Why do we have to register our sensitive data?
It is required by law, this information will then be sent to them within 24 hours of your arrival.
Why is there no parking meter?
This was the case until December 31, 2023, but a lot of people didn’t pay and the municipality was at a loss, also as mentioned today we need the overnight stay data.
Which services/parking areas are included in the payment?
It is possible to park in the TAP zones but also in the 3 main car parks. Toilets, waste/pet/glass services, Area1 hotspot.
Why are there differences in the parking zones?
The TAPs are for people who stay a few hours to climb but do not sleep there. Zones 1, 2 and 3 are reserved for people who stay to sleep.
Can you camp with a tent?
No, you can only sleep in vehicles inside the reserved car park.
Is a subscription possible for people who come more regularly?
Yes, a weekly subscription service is possible.
Do residents of Ticino have to pay the tourist tax?
Residents of the municipality of Faido do not have to pay the tourist tax. Residents of Ticino outside the municipality of Faido have to pay the tourist tax.
Identification registration number (art. 21a, para. 4, LTur): NL-00008343