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Monte Generoso
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Ivan Lucini
October 17, 2023
Hiking
Monte Generoso is the mountain that dominates the entire Mendrisiotto area and Lake Lugano, it can be reached with beautiful treks that start from Switzerland and Valle Intelvi, or it can also be reached with a panoramic train that leaves from Riva San Vitale, in at the top you can enjoy on the clearest days a wonderful view of the main lakes in the area and also of the skyscrapers of Milan and the Po Valley, as well as of the entire Alpine range.
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•Ivan Lucini
November 16, 2023
Running
Monte Generoso is the mountain that dominates the entire Mendrisiotto area and Lake Lugano, it can be reached with beautiful treks that start from Switzerland and Valle Intelvi, or it can also be reached with a panoramic train that leaves from Riva San Vitale, in at the top you can enjoy on the clearest days a wonderful view of the main lakes in the area and also of the skyscrapers of Milan and the Po Valley, as well as of the entire Alpine range.
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•Johanna
June 3, 2019
Hiking
The Monte Generoso is 1,700 meters high and is located at the southern end of Lake Lugano. If you plan a leisurely hike on the mountain without ascending, you can simply take the cog railway from Capolago.
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Hike the moderate Monte Bisbino-Monte Generoso Trail for panoramic views of Lake Como and Lake Lugano, covering 6.0 miles.
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Border-crossing hike past ancient nevère ice houses to Monte Generoso's Stone Flower summit.
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Hike the Monte Generoso Trail for a moderate 5.4-mile journey with panoramic views of Swiss lakes and mountains, including the iconic Fiore
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Elevation 1,670 m
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