Excursions - Lugano Trekking
Stage 1: Brè – Monte Boglia – Alpe Bolla – Capanna Pairolo
The characteristic village of Brè, whose mount dominates Lugano, is the starting point of this excursion and its spectacular view is the first of many that we'll be encountering.
By way of beech-tree woods, you reach Mount Boglia, a 360° panoramic lookout; from here you proceed on a trail that runs along the rocky formations of the Denti della Vecchia.
Length
10.7 km
Height difference
Bré - Capanna Pairolo: 1226 m
Capanna Pairolo - Bré: 666 m
Requirements
medium
Time
Bré - Capanna Pairolo: 4 h 50'
Conditions
difficult
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Related Excursions
Lugano Trekking
Stage 1 shortened: Brè – Alpe Bolla – Capanna Pairolo
Stage 2: Capanna Pairolo – Cima di Fojorina – San Lucio – Gazzirola – Capanna Bar
Stage 2 shortened: Capanna Pairolo – San Lucio – Capanna Bar
Stage 3: Capanna Bar – Monte Bar – Gola di Lago – Monte Bigorio – Tesserete
Stage 3 shortened: Capanna Bar – Gola di Lago – Tesserete -
Notes
Related activities
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Excursions
Lugano Trekking
Enchanting path surrounded by nature with extraordinary panorama!
3 STAGES
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Excursions
Stage 1 shortened: Brè – Alpe Bolla – Capanna Pairolo
In comparison to the original itinerary, the shortest one skirts around the most scenic point of this leg: Mount Boglia.
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Excursions
Stage 2: Capanna Pairolo – Cima di Fojorina – San Lucio – Gazzirola – Capanna Bar
The first part of the excursion leads you to Cima di Fojorina, passing through fascinating limestone landscapes, with a vegetation that is so particular that it is well worth seeing it for yourself.
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Excursions
Stage 2 shortened: Capanna Pairolo – San Lucio – Capanna Bar
This itinerary is very attractive and offers you an unforgettable view over the underlying valley.
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Excursions
Stage 3: Capanna Bar – Monte Bar – Gola di Lago – Monte Bigorio – Tesserete
Along this trail you climb up to the top of Mount Bar to then continue towards the Motto di Croce, two amongst the most appreciated panoramic points of our region. After going through Gola di Lago, with its nationally important peat-bogs, you then proceed to Mount Bigorio, a highly diversified region, which offers a further panoramic point during our excursion.
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Excursions
Stage 3 shortened: Capanna Bar – Gola di Lago – Tesserete
With the second shortcut, it's also possible to avoid the climb to Mount Bigorio.
