Excursions – Ristorante Alpe Foppa – panoramic point one – Ristorante Alpe Foppa
Artistic Walk
The Artistic Walk combines nature and culture and is of interest for the whole family.
Circular walk departing from the Chiesa Santa Maria degli Angeli designes by the worldfamous Architect Mario Botta, and with the artistic intervention of Enzo Cucchi, located at Alpe Foppa.
Along the walk, which is surrounded by a wonderful panoramic view, you find the following sculptures from different artists:
- “Madonna con Bambino”, Antonio Danzi di Viggiù
- “Guardiano del Tempio”, Luca Marcionelli
- “Cubo Sospeso”, Jaya Schürch
- “Figura che si guarda”, Ivo Soldini
Regularly changing exhibitions of artists take place at Alpe Foppa. Each exhibition lasts for two years.
Length
1 km
Height difference
Ristorante Alpe Foppa – Punto panoramico uno : 52 m
Punto panoramico uno - Ristorante Alpe Foppa : 52 m
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Requirements
easy
Time
Ristorante Alpe Foppa – Ristorante Alpe Foppa: 20'
Conditions
easy
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Notes
We recommend walking it clockwise.
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