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Distretto di Lugano

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Distretto di Lugano

The Top 12 Mountain Passes around Distretto di Lugano

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Distretto di Lugano 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 13, 2025

Passo San Lucio Church and Capanna S. Lucio

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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Val Mara Hairpin Climb

Are more like 18 to 20%

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Forcora d'Arasio

Forcora d'Arasio is at the crossroads of numerous paths that pass from Italy to Switzerland. We are in fact a few steps from the border and the view of Lake Maggiore is stupendous.

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Piazza Ticino and Monte Ceneri Monument

The Ceneri is the connection from Bellinzona to Locarno. The former artillery barracks are also located there. A mountain bike is not necessary here. A normal bike is enough to get on the Ceneri.

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Monte Ceneri Pass

Admittedly, the Monte Ceneri pass is neither particularly beautiful nor spectacular. But on the northern driveway you have a beautiful view of the Ticino valley and as soon as you leave the main road in the south, it becomes idyllic.

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Motto Rotondo

This is where the legendary Traversa Infinita starts. The first part of the trail is extremely difficult and even experienced bikers should push or carry for the sake of safety.

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Pass below Cima Moncucco

A uniquely beautiful vantage point - from here you can see from Lake Lugano to Lake Maggiore when the visibility is good.

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Valmara Pass

The pass between Italy and Switzerland in Valmara takes its name from the Mara stream.
Road with hairpin bends immersed in the woods almost always in the shade.

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Val Mara Border Crossing

Road connection between Lake Como and Lugano. Nice steep connection

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Passo del Crosèt

I pass at the end of the path that climbs from Bogo.
It is possible to continue towards the peaks of the Monte Generoso massif, or descend towards Arogno or towards the Orimento Alps

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