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The Top 20 Peaks in Ticino

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.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Monte Generoso

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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 …

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Cardada Cable Car Mountain Station

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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 …

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Monte Tamaro

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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 …

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View from Monte San Salvatore

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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.

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Pizzo Leone Summit

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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.

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Capanna Cadlimo

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We - over-60s with good mountain skills - descended from the Cabanna Cadlimo through the Val Cadlimo to the Lukmanier Pass. The common description that the route is mostly on …

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View of Lake Lugano from Monte San Giorgio

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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!
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Sassariente Summit

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The Sassariente, Gordola's local mountain, is a summit from where the highest and lowest point in Switzerland can be viewed simultaneously. A striking rock tooth at the entrance to the …

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Monte Lema

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Border stone that separates Italy from Switzerland.

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Monte Verità Gardens and Tea Plantation

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Hermann Hesse was also in Ticino in April 1907 to complete a four-week cure on Monte Verità near Ascona. Shortly afterwards, he recorded his experiences tragically and amusingly in the …

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The Top 20 Peaks in Ticino

Monte Generoso

Cardada Cable Car Mountain Station

Monte Tamaro

View from Monte San Salvatore

Pizzo Leone Summit

Capanna Cadlimo

View of Lake Lugano from Monte San Giorgio

Sassariente Summit

Monte Lema

Monte Verità Gardens and Tea Plantation

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