The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Ticino
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Ticino and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
The pass is at 1395 m above sea level. M. in Switzerland. The end points of the road are at various branches of Lake Maggiore, the state border is in …
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From the Middle Ages until the construction of the railway and motorway tunnels, the Gotthard Pass was one of the important north-south connections across the Alps. The Gotthard axis is …
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The Gotthard pass is located at an altitude of 2,106 meters and connects the canton of Ticino in Italian Switzerland with the canton of Uri in German-speaking Switzerland. Historically the …
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In Passo San Lucio, on the border between Italy and Switzerland, there is a church and a refuge open all year round. Here you have a wonderful view of the Val Colla and Lake Lugano.
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The Capanna San Lucio is located in the upper Val Colla, at 1541 m above sea level, on the slopes of Monte Gazzirola (2116 m). It offers a wonderful view …
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The Lucomagno is one of the most famous Alpine passes in Switzerland. It is located between the cantons of Ticino and Grisons, at an altitude of 1,926 meters. The name …
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Comfortable accommodation on the famous Gotthard Pass with a fantastic view. The recently renovated hospice dates back to 1237 and has inspired famous people such as Goethe and Honoré de Balzac. There are single, double and multi-bed rooms.
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The famous Tremola, with its 24 switchbacks, is a must for every road cyclist. With good basic training, a few meters of climbing under your belt, and gears suitable for …
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Easy pass crossing (2313 m, T2) and a little-used alternative route to the opening stage of the GTA over the Gries Pass. From Val Bedretto, the terrain is somewhat steeper, with flatter alpine terrain towards Val Formazza.
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