Try to go on a nice day, it's very exposed so the wind will go through you , it's a short but steep rocky climb up to the top but worth it , a great panorama.

Sergio Bassetti

July 5, 2022

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A truly incredible panorama

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Antonino Pigafetta

February 28, 2023

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From the top you can admire a vast panorama of Valganna, with the Ganna and Ghirla lakes, of Monte Campo dei Fiori, of the Varesotto lakes, of Monte Martica, of Valceresio, with Lake Lugano or Ceresio, of Monte Minisfreddo, of Monte Orsa, on Monte San Giorgio and in the background Monte Generoso, Monte Rosa, the Lepontine Alps and the Rhaetian Alps.

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1. Poncione di Ganna – loop tour

2.48km

01:09

160m

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Alpe Tedesco to Monte Rho d'Arcisate Ridge Walk

6.89km

02:56

380m

Ridge walk connecting historic summits with panoramic views from Monte Rosa to Lake Lugano.

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3. Via Verde Varesina from Porto Ceresio to Poncione di Ganna

21.5km

07:30

960m

Historic cobblestone trail through chestnut forests to Poncione di Ganna's summit cross overlooking Lake Lugano.

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Elevation 960 m

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Location: Valganna, Varese, Lombardy, Italy

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Poncione di Ganna (993 m)

1. Poncione di Ganna – loop tour

2. Alpe Tedesco to Monte Rho d'Arcisate Ridge Walk

3. Via Verde Varesina from Porto Ceresio to Poncione di Ganna

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