The charm of the peninsula

Proposal that allows you to reach the southern side of this intriguing and varied peninsula, visit the panoramic Parco San Grato, heading towards Alpe Vicania up to Morcote!

San Salvatore – Carona

Proposal that allows you to reach the southern side of this intriguing and varied peninsula, at the foothills of Monte Tamaro, but on the opposite side of the city. Initially, you descend from the summit along a path that pleasantly winds through the forest.

The intermediate stop of Ciona has a grotto and the Autopostale stop that connects both Lugano and Carona. From here, a dirt road through the woods leads to the characteristic Carona, which has an intact charm in its core.

Carona – Parco San Grato

Fifteen minutes on foot from Carona, there is the opportunity to visit the panoramic Parco San Grato with its multiple attractions, a stop along the hike that is worth making.

Parco San Grato – Alpe Vicania – Morcote

The journey continues towards Alpe Vicania where there is a restaurant located in an idyllic area (check opening days/hours), a hike through the forest and along a dirt road. Shortly after Alpe Vicania, the path descends to Morcote via a staircase of about 1200 steps.

Morcote is a village that in the past has received the award for the Most Beautiful Village of Switzerland, with a well-preserved core, a lakeside to admire, and the panoramic and imposing Chiesa di Santa Maria del Sasso to visit.

Parco Scherrer completes the offer of parks on this route. To best admire the region, a return to Lugano by boat is recommended (from April to October).