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Ruvigliana
The Monte Brè Cable Car
Appreciate the splendor of Monte Rosa, the Bernese and Vallese Alps as seen from the top of Switzerland's sunniest mountain.
The Monte Brè Cable Car opened in 1908. It was intended as a means of offering the inhabitants of Lugano a summer village where they could enjoy the fresh air, pleasant walks and spectacular views.
A journey of just a few minutes from the centre of Lugano takes you to the unspoiled natural environment of Monte Brè where you can discover breathtaking landscapes, hikes or mountain bike treks, areas of natural interest, artistic and cultural locations, traditional villages, culinary delights, and more.
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Contact
Funicolare Monte Brè
Via Ceresio di Suvigliana 36
6977 Ruvigliana
+41 91 971 31 71
info@montebre.ch
www.montebre.chRistorante Vetta
Via alla Vetta
6979 Brè sopra Lugano
Tel. +41 (0)91 971 20 45
info@vetta.ch
vetta.ch
Osteria Funicolare
Scalinata alla Torretta 30
6979 Brè sopra Lugano
Tel. +41 (0)91 971 36 33
osteria.funicolare@gmail.com
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Opening
Opening season
06.06.2020 - 10.01.2021
20.02.2021 - 08.01.2022
Open all days
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Brè s/Lugano
The Wilhelm Schmid Museum
Located in the centre of the vil¬lage Brè, the Museum is dedicated to the work of the painter Wilhelm Schmid, an exponent of the German New Objectivity of the 20s, who moved to Ticino in 1937.
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Lugano
Guided excursion Lugano - Monte Brè
Every Friday, from 21.05 to 22.10.2021
From the heart of the city to the sunniest peak of Lugano. You'll enjoy the splendid view and walk through the tiny village of Brè. -
Sentiero Monte Brè
This short route invites you to appreciate the beauty of the picturesque villages of Gandria and Brè, to enjoy the breathtaking view of the gulf of Lugano and to relax along a wonderful hiking path that pass through a pleasant wooded area.
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Imposing Mountains
The picturesque village of Brè, whose centre is characterised by an interesting artistic itinerary, is the starting point of this excursion.
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Brè Bike - Nr. 356
Itinerary on the outskirts of Lugano sheltered from the noises of the city. You can take a pleasant ride from the town taking the funicular railway up the majestic Monte Brè. From there you’ll pass through both its woods and those of Monte Boglia.
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Lugano Bike - Nr. 66
One of the most attractive trails in the Ticino winds its way as a high trail around the Val Colla above Lugano and leads through the imposing Monte Tamaro to the hilly forest of Malcantone.
A fantastic tour with spectacular panoramic views
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Stage 1 - Lugano (Monte Brè)–Pairolo
In natural surroundings, yet close to town. Up the M. Brè by aerial cableway (from Suvigliana).
