San Lucio Pass

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 of the beautiful mountains of the Alpine chain, such as Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn etc. It can be reached from Bogno Certara in around an hour and a half, making it the ideal starting point for hikes and mountain tours, both in summer and in winter.

San Lucio is a pass that joins Val Colla (CH) with Val Cavargna (IT), on Italian side the road is accessible by vehicles. On top there is a 14th century church dedicated to San Lucio and two shelters, one in Italian territory and one in Switzerland which also serves as a restaurant.

An easy track starts from Certara (CH), the first hike part has a medium slope and proceed through the forest, than follow with a mild slope. The last km, approaching the top, the slope increase a little bit, but don't worry the target is there in front of you. :-)

A little bit of history: Here since 1943 until 1970 smuggle took place in both directions, rice was brought to Switzerland, while coffee, salt and cigarettes were brought to Italy.

It can be reached both from Italy and from Switzerland