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The astounding view stretches all the way to embrace the Grigioni and Bernese Alps, the mountain peaks of Valais and the Po Plain up to Milan.
Mount Lema constitutes an important natural oasis, from which numerous and fascinating hikes start out; these follow the mountain crest and wind around mountain ridges through a breathtaking scenario. Mount Lema offers you a close up view of mountain life: it’s possible to meet up with Scottish cows, discover ancient iron mines, taste fresh milk from the pastures, walk across broad pasturelands and take in the suggestive atmosphere of the characteristic villages of Malcantone.
Thanks to its climate, and its natural environment, Mount Lema is the ideal starting base to experience the magic of paragliding and riding your mountain bike on uncontaminated routes, letting yourself go in free down hills.
The astronomical observatory gives visitors the chance to see start “up close” thanks to its telescope with a diameter of 410 mm. The software enables the automatic tracking of the celestial objects, making it fun and easy to find stars and constellations.
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06.06 - 01.11.2020
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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.
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
4 STAGES
An ideal stage to get into the hike: moderate climb, cool woodlands, an old mill converted to a grotto.
Spectacular hike along the mountain ridge between Monte Lema and Monte Tamaro with impressive panoramic views over northern Italy, Ticino and the Alps.
A journey of discovery in lower Malcantone. On the M. Faeta and down towards Astano on a forest road. It's well worth taking a break in the picturesque village centre and at the lake of the same name. Sections along roads in varied landscape to P. Cremenage. After P. Tresa alongside the River Tresa.
This tour offers a chance to explore the green hills and mountains of Malcantone: an encounter with nature that allows you to observe different ecosystems and their development.
Discover the beauty of the verdant Alto Malcantone in the vicinity of Lugano. The vast chestnut forests are particularly memorable.
Explore the nature, history and culture of Malcantone on the Tresa Bike trail. The route leads you through the region's typical hill country.