Vamaggia in one of the most interesting areas of Ticino, between Locarno and Ascona. This documetary illustrates its architectural beauties, such as the houses in lombard style, its forests, waterfalls, stone bridges, Beola caves, a stone use in costructing roofs. Valmaggia is abandoned because the economical conditions aren't profitable for the youth. A touristic development, respectful of the environment, could grant to this valley a different future.