Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Ticino is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20 to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Ticino for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
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For me one of the highlights in Ticino. Fantastic all-round view and can be reached via shady forest paths in summer.
Tip by Oliver
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Cardada cable car Orselina – Cardada
1952
Construction of the first cable car connecting Orselina and Cardada; a collaboration between the Boldini company in Locarno and the Von Roll company …
Tip by Paul
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Monte Generoso is the mountain that dominates the entire Mendrisiotto area and Lake Lugano, it can be reached with beautiful treks that start from Switzerland and Valle Intelvi, or it …
Tip by Ivan Lucini
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At 1,960 meters, the Tamaro is not an extremely difficult summit to climb, but it can rightly be described as an extreme vantage point. It is one of the few …
Tip by Johanna
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On Monte San Giorgio you will find yourself in a bivouac where you can stay sheltered, there are drinks and water inside the bivouac, which are not free!
There is …
Tip by Ivan Lucini
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Great view. Lake Maggiore is literally at your feet once you've made it up here. If you don't mind the many meters of altitude, you can easily climb up from Rasa.
Tip by Florian Rudow
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Visited by mountain hikers from all directions. The hut is located on the Four Sources Path, on the main continental watershed between the Rhine and Ticino/Po, in a landscape characterized …
Tip by Wiro L.
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Mountain peaks with excellent panoramic views from Lake Maggiore via Bellinzona to Biasca.
Tip by Wiro L.
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Monte Brè is the sunniest mountain in Switzerland. The grandiose view of the Ceresio Bay, the Alps and Monte Rose and the countless hiking opportunities make it a preferred destination between art and nature.
Tip by Wiro L.
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