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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: November 1, 2025

Alpe di Neggia

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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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Gotthard Pass

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St. Gotthard Pass
The Gotthard Pass divides waterways and connects various cultural and linguistic areas. Its significance as an "Alpine transversal" began at the beginning of the 13th century with …

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San Lucio Pass — Church and Capanna San Lucio

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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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Guex Monument at Gotthard Pass

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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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San Lucio Pass

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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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Lukmanier Pass

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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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Val Mara Hairpin Climb

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Are more like 18 to 20%

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Old Hospice of St. Gotthard

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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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First tight hairpin bends of the Tremola

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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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San Giacomo Pass

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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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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Ticino

Alpe di Neggia

Gotthard Pass

San Lucio Pass — Church and Capanna San Lucio

Guex Monument at Gotthard Pass

San Lucio Pass

Lukmanier Pass

Val Mara Hairpin Climb

Old Hospice of St. Gotthard

First tight hairpin bends of the Tremola

San Giacomo Pass

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