Excursions – Alpe Foppa – Capanna Tamaro – Monte Tamaro – Alpe Foppa
Tamaro summit
Step by step to the top of Monte Tamaro and its unique panorama view over Ticino.
Starting from Alpe Foppa you follow the gravel road until the Capanna Tamaro, where you can enjoy a well-deserved break. Next, walk along a panoramic path “stolen” from the mountain to the foot of the summit. From there, the trail climbs along the ridge to the summit of Monte Tamaro at an altitude of 1,962 m, which is reached after a total of approximately 1 h 40 min. Once at the top, the WOW effect is guaranteed: 360° panoramic sight of the lakes, valleys, towns, and mountains of the canton. The view stretches from the Po Valley to the 4,000 m Alp peaks, such as Monte Rosa and Matterhorn clearly visible. A must for hikers!
The descent follows the same route as before, but with a new panoramic view of Bellinzona and its valleys. For those who do not wish to descend the same route, we recommend the Tour of Monte Tamaro.
Length
8 km
Height difference
Alpe Foppa – Monte Tamaro: 575 m
Monte Tamaro - Alpe Foppa: 575 m
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Requirements
medium
Time
Alpe Foppa - Alpe Foppa: 3 h
Conditions
medium
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Related Excursions
Alpe Foppa – Alpe di Neggia
Alpe Foppa – Arosio
Tour of Monte Tamaro
Artistic Walk
Panoramic Walk
Alpe Duragno walk
Alpe Foppa – Piano di Mora – Rivera (via forestry road)
Alpe Foppa – Piano di Mora – Rivera (direct route)
Alpe Foppa – Nágra – Rivera
Alpe Foppa – Nágra – Piano di Mora
Alpe Foppa – Duragno – Rivera
Alpe Foppa – Duragno – Piano di Mora
The Monte Tamaro - Monte Lema Hike -
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Related activities
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Panoramic transports - Rivera
Monte Tamaro cable
Mount Tamaro is one of the most appreciated spots of the region and supplies Alpine emotions at a stone’s throw from the city.
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Alpe Foppa – Alpe di Neggia
Panoramic hike, which takes you from Alpe Foppa to Alpe di Neggia, offering you two variations along the path, both surrounded by the nature.
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Artistic Walk
The Artistic Walk combines nature and culture and is of interest for the whole family.
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Alpe Duragno walk
The circular Alpe Duragno Walk, the longest of the three, offers you a panoramic and constantly suggestive view.
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Alpe Foppa – Piano di Mora – Rivera (via forestry road)
The classic route, also suitable for pushchairs.
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Alpe Foppa – Nágra – Rivera
A very attractive and less frequented alternative route to reach Rivera along a path that winds largely through the forest.
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Alpe Foppa – Nágra – Piano di Mora
An alternative and more characteristic route to reach the intermediate station of the cable car along a path that winds largely through the forest.
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Alpe Foppa – Duragno – Piano di Mora
A highly varied route that is essentially divided into three distinct sections.
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The Monte Tamaro - Monte Lema Hike
This pre-alpine crossing is one of the most renowned and astounding excursions in the Swiss Pre-Alps and is located in an area overlooking both Switzerland and Italy.
