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Hiking Holidays Highlights of Ticino

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Bellinzona, Monte Bré & Lake Lugano

The valleys are scarcely populated, the mountain paths are panoramic and the cities burst of life and Italianità. This hiking trip leads through the southernmost part of Switzerland from the sublime castles fo Bellinzone through lively Lugano and on to Mendrisio. The views on the countless lakes in this region will guide your way to Ticinos highlights.

 

Hiking Holidays Highlights of Ticino
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Itinerary

Luggage drop-off in Bellinzona. Steep climb to the Cima di Dentro with views of Piano di Magadino and Lago Maggiore. Take one last look at the UNESCO-World Heritage castles of Bellinzona before you walk down towards Isone.

First through the swamp at Gola di Lago and then further on through a sea of ferns in a sparse birch forest towards Bigorio. Santa Maria Franciscan monastery like an eagle’s nest above Tesserete.

In the morning by bus to Cimadera. The tour leads past the Denti della Vecchia rock formations over the Monte Boglia, through beech forests and high plateaux to Monte Brè, a vantage platform high above Lugano. The furniculaire takes you down to the city centre. 

The hike from Monte San Salvatore to Vico Morcote is a classic for the whole family. Always slightly downhill, woodlands alternating with well-kept villages, pretty grotti and scenic views. From Morcote you continue by ship and cable car to Serpiano.

The Monte San Giorgio, also known as the «Fossil Mountain», is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage. Dinosaur fossils dating back 240 million years can be marvelled at in a small museum in Meride. After arrival in Mendrisio individual departure.

Tour character

Walks with a view! The distances are rather short but you should expect some steep up- and downhills. Surefootedness is needed for the hikes on the crests.

Find more information about the region here.

The ViaGottardo at SwitzerlandMobility

The Trans Swiss Trail at SwitzerlandMobility

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Prices & dates

Category: 3*-Hotels & local inns

Prices per person in CHF

Services & Information

Included:

  • Accommodation as mentioned incl. Breakfast 
  • Daily luggage transfer
  • Subsidy for arrival by train 
  • Entrance to the castles of Bellinzona
  • Entrance to the fosil museum Monte San Giorgio
  • Ticino Ticket with numerous inclusive services and discounts (on request at hotel)
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Travel documents (1 x per room)
  • Navigation app and GPS data available
  • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
  • Service hotline

Note:

  • Rides with boats and cable cars not included (approx. CHF 45.- per person)
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)

Arrival/Departure:

  • Arrival by public transport to Bellinzona. If you arrive directly, hand in your luggage at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
  • Departure by public transport from Mendrisio. In case of direct departure, luggage will be returned to the partner hotel by 5:00 p.m. at the latest.

Arrival by train

Leave the car at home! For every bike, biking or hiking tour in Switzerland, you will receive an SBB coupon per participant, which you can use to deduct CHF 10.- from the ticket price for traveling by train. The reduction can be obtained in the SBB online store or in the SBB app.

On many trips, we use the luggage counters at the stations at the beginning and at the end to hand over the suitcases. You can conveniently combine this right away when you arrive by train. If you are a GA owner, you can provide this information when booking. We will credit you the amount on the invoice. If you don't need the coupon for the trip itself, you can use it during the year. Unfortunately, a retroactive refund is not possible for administrative reasons.

Travel documents "digital"

We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online.

In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:

  • Your travel program
  • Luggage tags
  • Description of how to use the app
  • Any vouchers
     

The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.

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