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Ruvigliana
Monte Brè
Appreciate the splendor of Monte Rosa, the Bernese and Vallese Alps as seen from the top of Switzerland's sunniest mountain.
Ever since 1908, a cable railway has brought visitors, in a quarter of an hour, from Cassarate to Mount Bré (933metres above sea level), a locality offering many opportunities to the visitor: a big, well equipped picnic area, where it is possible to grill food, walks that are accessible to families even with small children and more difficult mountain hikes.
The village of Bré has kept intact its characteristic of ancient rural village, and in time, numerous artworks have also embellished it. You will find the works by Pasquale Gilardi, also called Lelèn, the frescoes by Joseph Birò in the Church of San Fedele, the Schmid Museum with the works, which the artist left, together with his home, to his Municipality of adoption and an open air museum consisting in the works of Aligu Sassu, Armando Losa, Emilio Rissone, Giuliano Togni, Giancarlo Tamagni, Piergiorgio Piffaretti and others.
Of course, there are also restaurants, tiny and large grotti with panoramic terraces that offer a bird’s eye view of the Lake of Lugano and of its surrounding mountains.
The Vetta Restaurant, that has the possibility of welcoming up to 220 people (about 45 inside and 175 outside) has been completely refurbished. Both the establishment’s interior and terrace are now totally renewed thanks to a functional and simple design, which has also been inspired by comfort and relaxation criteria Much attention was also focused on the green area surrounding the restaurant and the main access road that winds up to the restaurant from the central square of Brè village. Thank to all these works, the Vetta Restaurant has recovered much of its ancient splendour and will charm anyone who wishes to relax on its extremely suggestive panoramic terrace, enjoying the breathtaking view of the Lugano gulf and getting a taste of its local and international specialties.
Just outstide the cable car’s exit, the Osteria Funicolare is the ideal place to pick up a quick snack on its cool terrace and to get a taste of the local products. We invite you to take a look at the transportation plus lunch offers. Brè village, with its several restaurants and grotti, offers you a further choice of places where to eat.
Special offers
- one way trip to Bré and lunch Fr. 35.– (Fr. 29 for children)
- it is possible to rent mountain bikes for easy and average/difficult routes
- one way trip + bike at special prices
- guided tours of Brè village
Treasure hunting on top of Monte Brè!
Geocaching is a new version of the traditional treasure hunt.The game consists in the quest for "geocaches", hidden boxes containing small objects. Playing is very simple: You can immediately create your account online at geocaching.com and download the app. You will be able to look for the "treasure" by using the GPS on your smartphone.
Discover more about geocaching here.
Further information is available at the following link
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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
Related activities
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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).
