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Ticino highlights 5-day Self-guided Walking Tour Level 2

  • 5days
  • Switzerland

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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
  • Subsidy for train arrival 
  • Ticino ticket with numerous inclusive services and discounts (on request at hotel)
  • Entrance to the castles of Bellinzona
  • Entrance to the museum Monte San Giorgio
  • Carefully elabourated route description
  • Detailed travel documents (1x perroom)
  • GPS data available
  • 7-day Service Hotline

Not included in the tour:

  • Rides with boats and cable cars (approx 45 CHF per person)
  • Tourist tax, if due

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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  • Day 1

    Arrival in Bellinzona | Bellinzona–Isone approx. 10 kms 4hrs | +840 m -315 m

    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.

  • Day 2

    Isone–Tesserete approx. 11kms 3.5hrs | +525m -740m

    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.

  • Day 3

    Tesserete–Lugano approx. 13kms 5.5hrs | +1,045m -1,265m

    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.

  • Day 4

    Lugano–Serpiano approx. 12.5kms 4.5hrs | +855m -855m

    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.

  • Day 5

    Serpiano–Meride–Mendrisio approx. 13kms 4hrs | +615m -570m

    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.

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Double rooms 915€
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Double rooms 945€
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Double rooms 945€
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Double rooms 945€
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Double rooms 945€
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Sep 24 2025 Sep 28 2025 10 Single rooms 1,155€
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Sep 26 2025 Sep 30 2025 10 Single rooms 1,155€
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Sep 27 2025 Oct 01 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
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Double rooms 915€
Sep 29 2025 Oct 03 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
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Double rooms 915€
Oct 01 2025 Oct 05 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 02 2025 Oct 06 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 03 2025 Oct 07 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 04 2025 Oct 08 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 05 2025 Oct 09 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 06 2025 Oct 10 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 07 2025 Oct 11 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 08 2025 Oct 12 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 09 2025 Oct 13 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 10 2025 Oct 14 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 11 2025 Oct 15 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 12 2025 Oct 16 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 13 2025 Oct 17 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 14 2025 Oct 18 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 15 2025 Oct 19 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 16 2025 Oct 20 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 17 2025 Oct 21 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 18 2025 Oct 22 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€
Oct 19 2025 Oct 23 2025 10 Single rooms 1,125€
Double rooms 915€

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If you prefer to drive yourself but would like to follow our itineraries and hotel choices we can help you with a brand new Renault vehicle - minimum 21 days - and have your itineraries and hotels ready for you.

Please email [email protected] for your choice of vehicle and pick-up and drop-off points in European countries.

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