Trans Swiss Trail – Stage 31: Lugano – Morcote

Hiking Trail

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

  • Length

    Km

  • Height Difference

    Ascent: 804 m
    Descent: 826 m
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  • Durata

    4.35 h

  • Conditions

    Medium

Ascent Monte S. Salvatore

Rail, bus, boat recommendation

Lugano – Paradiso MS – Monte San Salvatore

or

Monte San Salvatore – Lugano-Paradiso MS

Reason: metres in height saved approx. 600m.

Transit Lugano

Rail, bus, boat recommendation

Paradiso, Stazione FFS – Lugano, Stazione

or

Lugano, Stazione – Paradiso, Stazione FFS

Reason: The route section between Lugano Bahnhof and Lugano-Paradiso is not signalised.