12 km
Capanna Pairolo – Lugano (Monte Brè): 820 m
Lugano (Monte Brè) – Capanna Pairolo: 1250 m
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Capanna Pairolo – Lugano (Monte Brè): 5 h 15'
Lugano (Monte Brè) – Capanna Pairolo: 5 h 45'
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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
Hint
Rail/bus/boat: please note rail recommendation No. 310 Monte Bre–Cassarate
Arrival / return travel Lugano-Paradiso
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Transit Lugano
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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.
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
An ideal stage to get into the hike: moderate climb, cool woodlands, an old mill converted to a grotto.
Spectacular hike along the mountain ridge between Monte Lema and Monte Tamaro with impressive panoramic views over northern Italy, Ticino and the Alps.
Nowhere else will you get such direct views into south and north Ticino.
The next two stages in Val Colla can be easily seen from here.
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.
The hike from Monte San Salvatore to Vico Morcote is a classic for the whole family.
The Monte San Giorgio, also known as the «Fossil Mountain», is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, tackled after a short boat trip.
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.