Capanna Monte Bar is a refuge located at an altitude of 1,600 metres. It is located under the peak of the same name. Capanna Monte Bar offers spectacular views of the Lugano pre-Alps and is also the base for various hiking trails.

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Emiliano Manzan

February 3, 2023

Mountain biking

La Capanna Monte Bar is an exceptional place to take a break, eat something and drink a coffee. Here the view of Lugano, the Alps and the lake is simply outstanding. The structure has about 40 beds, a seminar room and a small bicycle workshop, and offers the possibility of charging e-bikes.

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Elia Sacchelli

December 28, 2023

Cycling

It can be reached easily even with road wheels, but from here on it is only advisable for MTB. Capanna Monte Bar is a refuge at 1600m with spectacular views of the Lugano pre-Alps, the perfect refreshment point before descending or you can also tie up your bike and go on beautiful excursions in the surrounding area.

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Monte Bar Hut – San Lucio Pass loop from Lugano

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Motto della Croce Viewpoint – Monte Bar Hut loop from Taverne-Torricella

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Elevation 1,600 m

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capannamontebar.casticino.ch/

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Location: Capriasca, Distretto di Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland

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