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Rivera
Monte Tamaro
Mount Tamaro is one of the most appreciated spots of the region and supplies Alpine emotions at a stone’s throw from the city.
It offers a unique view of the pre-Alpine landscape, of lakes and the snowy peaks of the Alps.
The “Monte Tamaro” mountain is located in the Lugano-Bellinzona-Locarno triangle. From Rivera, which is easily accessible by car and public transport, a convenient cableway whisks you up to Alpe Foppa at 1,530 metres above sea-level. With its big restaurant, and the Church of S. Maria degli Angeli (designed by architect Mario Botta), Alpe Foppa is also the starting point for walks and MTB trails with panoramic views as well as being home to a play park for kids and a Alpine- Coaster bobs, Flying Fox and a column that recharges E-Bikes.
At the intermediate station of the ski-lift you’ll find: The Adventure Park, Tamaro Jumping, a welcome point with a snack bar and free WIFI.
Excursions
Alpe Foppa is the starting point for many trips, for the Tamaro-Lema hike, scenic hiking trails and three "health rambles".
Paragliding
Landing site at Bironico.
Contact details and coordinates for Bironico
2 715 370 / 1 107 880 (CH1903+)
8° 55' 51.4" / 46° 6' 45.2" (WGS84)
Culture route
Suspended Cube
Unique piece by sculptress Jaya Schürch was set up there on 15 October 2008 at Alpe Foppa.
The Temple Guardian
Luca Marcionelli's monolithic 4-metre-high statue was set up on 10 September 2006 at Alpe Foppa.
La Madonna del Tamaro
The bronze statue of the Madonna and Child by sculptor Antonio Danzi Viggiù. Erected on 15 June 1985 that watches majestically over the hollow surrounding the restaurant.
Refreshments
The Alpe Foppa restaurant (1,530 metres above sea level) seats 400, facilities include a snack bar, shop, free WIFI, sun terrace with loungers for hire, and a big children's play area.
Suitable for banquets, cocktails and buffets, maximum capacity 250 people, conference room with video projector available.
Cuisine
Traditional cuisine, especially typical Ticino dishes, such as polenta with two different kinds of cheese, home-made meat and vegetarian lasagne and tripe stew Ticino-style.
Wide choice of dishes and menus for adults and children.
Disclaimer
The information on this site, concerning services or products is provided by external partners. This Information is liable to change frequently; for this reason Lugano Region cannot be held liable for any inaccuracies.
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Contact
Monte Tamaro SA
Via Campagnole 6
6802 Rivera
+41 91 946 23 03
info@montetamaro.ch
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Altitude
1961
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Opening
Opening season
01.04 - 07.11.2021
Open all days
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How to arrive
By road and motorway
- 15 km from Lugano
- 93 km from Milan
- 10 km from Bellinzona
- 25 km from Locarno
- 40 km from ChiassoMotorway A2, Rivera exit (200 metres from the cableway base station)
46°7'37.03 N – 8°55'11.29 E
Large car parkBy rail
Regional trains from Bellinzona and Lugano to the Rivera-Bironico station (300-metre walk from the railway station to the cableway base station). www.sbb.chBy air
Airports Agno/Milano/Zurich
Related activities
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Rivera
Adventure Park Monte Tamaro
Located at the middle cableway station, this amazing acrobatic experience comprises 3 routes of varying degrees of difficulty suspended high among magnificent ancient beech trees.
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Rivera
Coaster bob Monte Tamaro
An awesome, breathtaking downhill ride on a double bob sled at Alpe Foppa.
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Rivera
Splash e SPA Tamaro
An oasis of fun and relaxation. Magic and energy meet to provide you with an unforgettable experience full of action and fun, well-being and fantasy. This is Splash&SPA Tamaro, the water park in the canton of Ticino.
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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.
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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 3 - Rivera–Miglieglia
Take the aerial cableway up M. Tamaro and save energy. From the summit an unpaved road and a single trail in the middle of forest, followed by an unpaved road. Arosio-Miglieglia on a single trail in the typical rolling hills of Malcantone. Don't miss the ascent to M. Lema!
