
Gerre Losone Course
Golf Gerre Losone
About this course
Golf Gerre Losone occupies a scenic position in the Maggia Valley near Locarno in Switzerland's Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. Designed by Peter Harradine and opened in the 1970s, the course reflects the architect's extensive work throughout Switzerland and his approach to integrating golf layouts with Alpine and pre-Alpine landscapes. The property sits at a relatively modest elevation compared to mountain courses farther north, benefiting from Ticino's milder Mediterranean-influenced climate while maintaining views toward the surrounding peaks. The routing moves across gently rolling terrain with mature trees framing many holes, typical of Harradine's parkland designs in the region. Water features appear on several holes, adding strategic interest to what is primarily a tree-lined layout. The course measures around 6,000 meters from the back tees and presents a balanced test suitable for members and visitors of varying abilities. Harradine's design philosophy emphasized playability and natural integration rather than severe hazards or dramatic elevation changes, and Gerre Losone follows this template. The club serves both local members and visitors drawn to the Locarno area, a popular destination on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore. The setting combines Swiss organizational traditions with the relaxed atmosphere characteristic of Ticino, where Italian language and culture predominate. The course provides a regional golf option within a landscape better known for lakeside resorts and hiking than for championship golf, offering a straightforward parkland experience in one of Switzerland's most temperate zones.
Quick facts
- Location
- Losone, Ticino, CH
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2001
- Designer
- Peter Harradine
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 5,715 metres
- Difficulty
- 74.1/136
Getting there
Golf Gerre Losone is reached most directly via Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), just over an hour's drive north across the Italian-Swiss border into the sun-drenched canton of Ticino. Private arrivals often favor Locarno Airport, a compact facility mere minutes from the course, offering an intimate gateway to this corner of the Swiss Alps. The route winds through the Maggia Valley's gentle ascent, where Italian elegance gives way to Swiss precision, and the landscape opens onto the broad, palm-lined plains above Lake Maggiore - a fitting transition to one of Switzerland's most storied and discreetly beautiful golf settings.
FAQ
Common questions about Gerre Losone
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Gerre Losone was designed by Peter Harradine.
Yes. Gerre Losone is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Gerre Losone is 71.
Gerre Losone plays 5,715 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Gerre Losone is 136.
Gerre Losone is a 18-hole course.



