Itineraries

With its 3,000 kilometres of marked paths and trails, Ticino is an unrivalled playground for outdoor activities. From hikes and bike rides up in the mountains to family strolls and walks on snowy paths, you will find a multitude of tours to suit your tastes. Whichever region you visit and at whatever time of year, you will be able to choose between a wide variety of routes – invariably well maintained and signposted.

From spring to autumn, the choice ranges from relaxing walks along lakeshores to challenging alpine tours, and from artistic and cultural itineraries to gastronomic excursions among vineyards and alpine pastures.

In winter, you can tackle one of the many snowshoeing trails, or simply walk along one of the snow-blanketed lanes in the valleys bathed in sunshine. Choose your itinerary online – complete with map and detailed route description – and immerse yourself in the culture and nature of Ticino.

The Verzasca Valley trail

The trail runs the whole length of the Verzasca Valley, first running along the artificial lake of Vogorno and then along the river. It is easy, almost flat and can be interrupted at any point by crossing one of the numerous bridges, which lead over to the main road and access to the post bus.

Monte San Giorgio

Mount S. Giorgio rises to a height of 1,097 m from the shore of the lake in front of the city of Lugano. An enchanting view from the peak astounds visitors, and a network of paths easily joins the various towns in the region. The region is most noted for its geological treasures and the fossils conserved within; above of all fish, invertebrates and sea reptiles of rare if not unique species from the mid-Triassic period, about 230 million years ago.

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Ticinese Huts

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