Bellinzona, Monte Bré & Lake Lugano in Italian Switzerland

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

Tour character: Level 2

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

Included in the Walking Tour:

• 4 nights accommodation in 3* hotels and inns
• Breakfast
• Daily luggage transfer
• Costs for collecting luggage at the station (by direct arrival and departure)
• 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

Not included in the tour:

• Rides with boats and cable cars (approx 90 CHF per person)
• Tourist tax, if due
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Arrival/parking/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.

Notes:

• Departure Daily
• No minimum number of participants
• Extra nights
  • Bellinzona: From 105 CHF p.p (+60 CHF single person)
  • Mendrisio: From 125 CHF p.p (+60 CHF single person)

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