Hiking holidays Centre tour Lago di Lugano

The most attractive hikes in southern Ticino are to be enjoyed around the city of Lugano and its lake, with spectacular views over hills and forests to the Po Valley and the Alps that greet you at every turn. The city’s local mountains, Monte San Salvatore and Monte Brè, are the starting points for two wonderful leisurely hikes. On the Chestnut Trail in Alto Malcantone, you can explore the legacy of the fruit that has fed the people of Ticino for centuries and that is now one of their specialities. You will also follow old smugglers’ trails, along which coffee and tobacco were illegally brought across the border in days gone by. Gems such as Morcote, ‘Switzerland’s most beautiful village’, and Gandria with its cypresses, palm trees and olive trees never fail to charm visitors with their irresistible Mediterranean flair. Then, tuck into some steaming polenta, delicious risotto, alpine cheeses and delicious «formaggini» in shady «grotti», those traditional Ticinese taverns visitors to the region treasure.

Tour Character: Level 2

This is a predominantly leisurely tour offering fantastic views over Lake Lugano. However, good basic fitness is required to handle the sometimes steep ascents and descents. Certain sections can be a little slippery in wet conditions. You need to be sure-footed to undertake this tour

Your Accomodation: 3* Hotel with Charm

Since 1906, the hotel has adorned the historic centre of Lugano, directly on the lake promenade. The hotel's nostalgic charm has been preserved during renovation, and the lovingly designed interior, romantic ambience and personal service ensure an unforgettable stay. Breathtaking views of the lake and mountains from the rooms add to the appeal of the entire property.

Included in the tour:

• 5x overnight stays in Classic Rooms (if you would like Rooms with Lake View, please enquire about Category A)
• Breakfast
• Subsidy for arrival by train
• Wine tasting Relais Castello di Morcote
• Funicular railway Lugano - Monte Brè
• Boat ride Gandria - Cantine and S. Rocco - Lugano
• Ticino Ticket with a range of inclusive services and discounts (upon request at the hotel)
• Carefully elaborated route description
• Digital travel documents incl. navigation app
• SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
• Service hotline

Not included:

• Printed route book: CHF 20 per room
• Travel on public transport and the Monte Generoso railway not included, approx. CHF 90.- (varies depending on the season)
• Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
• Arrival and departure
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

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Notes:

• Departure Sundays from April to October
• Extra nights on request
• Arrival and Departure in Lugano using public transport.

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