The hike from Monte San Salvatore to Vico Morcote is a classic for the whole family.
Always slightly downhill, woodlands alternating with well-kept villages, pretty grotti and scenic views.
Hint
Rail/bus/boat: please note rail recommendation No. 311 Lugano – Paradiso – Monte S. Salvatore
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Length
Km
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Height Difference
Ascent: 804 m
Descent: 826 m
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Durata
4.35 h
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Conditions
Medium
Ascent Monte S. Salvatore
Rail, bus, boat recommendation
Lugano – Paradiso MS – Monte San Salvatore
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Monte San Salvatore – Lugano-Paradiso MS
Reason: metres in height saved approx. 600m.
Transit Lugano
Rail, bus, boat recommendation
Paradiso, Stazione FFS – Lugano, Stazione
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Lugano, Stazione – Paradiso, Stazione FFS
Reason: The route section between Lugano Bahnhof and Lugano-Paradiso is not signalised.