Ticino is a paradise for outdoor activities. Of course, it is beautifully relaxing to spend the weekend at the Kurhaus and enjoy the pool and Spa. But if you like to enjoy a more active day, you shouldn’t miss the very best hike in Ticino! Monte Tamaro – Monte Lema is a beautiful but also challenging hike which offers breathtaking views over the region of Lugano and Locarno and their lakes surrounding valleys. If you are lucky enough you can see far over the Swiss border to the Italian villages.

Distance: 12.7 km Duration: 5h Ascent: 848m Descent: 911m

The trip starts in Rivera, where you can take the cableway up to Alpe Foppa. The place is already very inviting for families with an adventure park m paragliding and mountain biking options. For all the architecture friends – the spectacular Santa Maria deghli Angeli church, designed by Mario Botta also awaits you on Alpe Foppa.

The first ascent to the summit of Monte Tamaro already invites you to admire the nature and surrounding lakes. On our way we stopped many times to take a rest, capture some photos but most importantly admire the mountains and views. Furthermore, I never saw so many alpine roses. It was like walking along a pink flower garden.

This 5 hours itinerary between Ticino and Italy requires some degree of fitness, not so much because its level of difficulty (it's classified as a T2) but more because of its duration. From the Lema you can go down to Miglieglia using the cableway. Alpe Foppa offers accommodation and food, as do the restaurant on Monte Lema. However, you'll need to take a good reserve of water and a nice picknick, as along the path sources are very restricted. Proper mountain equipment is also recommended. We very super happy to have a packed lunch freshly prepared by the Kurhaus crew. So whenever you’ll be out for the day, simply request a lunch package and the Kurhaus will surprise you with something delicious :)