Alpe Foppa – Duragno – Rivera

Variant further south to descend.

The first section, between Alpe Foppa and Alpe Duragno, follows a relatively flat path that runs along the mountain and offers a suggestive view of Lugano and its lake. It then continues along a steeper stretch to Faedone. From here, a path that is constantly immersed in beech woods leads to Nanazzo and then skirts Val Zarigo to the picturesque neighbourhood of Soresina and finally reaches Rivera along a stretch of gravel road.This route is worth the effort for the contact with nature and the tranquillity it offers. It is a little-known path and consequently little used by tourists. You will mainly meet local people. 

The construction work of the new Monte Tamaro cable car is proceeding, and the reopening is planned for summer 2025.