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.
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Length
Km
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Height Difference
Ascent: 825 m
Descent: 825 m
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Durata
4.45 h
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Conditions
Medium
Hint
Rail/bus/boat: please note rail recommendation No. 311 Lugano – Paradiso – Monte S. Salvatore
Arrival / return travel Lugano-Paradiso
Arrival / return travel Morcote, Piazza Grande
Transit Lugano
Transit Lugano310
Rail, bus, boat recommendation
Paradiso, Geretta–Monte Brè via Cassarate, Monte Bré
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Monte Brè–Paradiso, Geretta via Cassarate, Monte Bré
Reason: The route section between Lugano-Paradiso and Monte Bre is not signalised. Slope saved (ascent Monte Bre) approx. 660m.
Ascent Monte S. Salvatore
Ascent Monte S. Salvatore311
Rail, bus, boat recommendation
Lugano-Paradiso MS–Monte San Salvatore
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Monte San Salvatore–Lugano-Paradiso MSReason: metres in height saved approx. 600m.