Excursions – Sentiero Lago di Lugano
Stage 6: Capanna Pairolo – Lugano (Monte Brè)
The tour leads past the Denti della Vecchia rock formations over the Monte Boglia, through beech forests and high plateaux to Monte Bré, a vantage platform high above Lugano.
Length
12 km
Height difference
Capanna Pairolo – Lugano (Monte Brè): 820 m
Lugano (Monte Brè) – Capanna Pairolo: 1250 m
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Requirements
medium
Time
Capanna Pairolo – Lugano (Monte Brè): 5 h 15'
Lugano (Monte Brè) – Capanna Pairolo: 5 h 45'
Conditions
medium
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Related Excursions
Sentiero Lago di Lugano
Stage 1: Lugano (Magliaso) – Miglieglia
Stage 2: Miglieglia – Capanna Tamaro
Stage 3: Capanna Tamaro – Medeglia
Stage 4: Medeglia – Capanna Monte Bar
Stage 5: Capanna Monte Bar – Capanna Pairolo
Stage 7: Lugano (Paradiso) – Morcote
Stage 8: Morcote – Riva San Vitale (Capolago)
Stage 9: Riva San Vitale (Monte Generoso) – Mendrisio -
Notes
Hint
Rail/bus/boat: please note rail recommendation No. 310 Monte Bre–Cassarate -
How to arrive
Arrival / return travel Lugano-Paradiso
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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. -
Signalization
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Sentiero Lago di Lugano
Those who have hiked these stages know the Sottoceneri through and through: from the pre-Alpine mountains to the Mediterranean shores, from mountain huts to grottos surrounded by vineyards, the Sottoceneri presents itself in all its diversity.
9 stages
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Stage 1: Lugano (Magliaso) – Miglieglia
An ideal stage to get into the hike: moderate climb, cool woodlands, an old mill converted to a grotto.
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Stage 2: Miglieglia – Capanna Tamaro
Spectacular hike along the mountain ridge between Monte Lema and Monte Tamaro with impressive panoramic views over northern Italy, Ticino and the Alps.
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Stage 3: Capanna Tamaro – Medeglia
Nowhere else will you get such direct views into south and north Ticino.
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Stage 4: Medeglia – Capanna Monte Bar
The next two stages in Val Colla can be easily seen from here.
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Stage 5: Capanna Monte Bar – Capanna Pairolo
Spectacular ridge, border and panoramic tour with Gazzirola as the highlight. Possibilities for a break at San Lucio, where a small lake and tiny church beckon.
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Stage 7: Lugano (Paradiso) – Morcote
The hike from Monte San Salvatore to Vico Morcote is a classic for the whole family.
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Stage 8: Morcote – Riva San Vitale (Capolago)
The Monte San Giorgio, also known as the «Fossil Mountain», is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, tackled after a short boat trip.
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Stage 9: Riva San Vitale (Monte Generoso) – Mendrisio
The Monte Generoso is more than a mere mountain railway destination. The descent to the Valle di Muggio has surprises in store - such as the Nevère (old refrigerator buildings) or the impressive gorge down in Mendrisiotto.
