Sentiero Lago di Lugano – Stage 3: Capanna Tamaro – Medeglia

Hiking Trail

Nowhere else will you get such direct views into south and north Ticino.


In contrast to the well-viewed Botta church at Alpe Foppa, below the Monte Tamaro, the Monti di Medeglia - unknown and an insiders’ tip.

 

  • Length

    Km

  • Height Difference

    Ascent: 845 m
    Descent: 2,011 m
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  • Durata

    7.20 h

  • Conditions

    Difficult

Hint

Rail/bus/boat: long section, please note cableway recommendation No. 307 Alpe Foppa – Rivera.

Hint

Beware: no overnight accommodation possibilities in Medeglia; please note bus recommendation No. 293 Medeglia, Paese – Rivera – Bironico.

Arrival / return travel Alpe Foppa

Ascent Monte Tamaro

Ascent Monte Tamaro307

Rail, bus, boat recommendation

Rivera – Alpe Foppa

or

Alpe Foppa – Rivera

Reason: metres in height saved approx. 900m.

Ascent Medeglia

Ascent Medeglia293

Rail, bus, boat recommendation

Medeglia, Paese – Rivera – Bironico, Posta/FFS

or

Rivera – Bironico, Posta/FFS – Medeglia, Paese

Reason: metres in height saved approx. 230m.

Aller / retour Medeglia, Paese