search.ch

Sentiero Lago di Lugano, Stage 5/9

Regional route No. 52, Stage 5: Cap. M. Bar – Cap. Pairolo
  • Image 1

Description

Regional route
No. 52 (Lugano (Magliaso) – Mendrisio)
Length
17 km
Ascent • Descent
↑ 1300 m • ↓ 1550 m
Lowest point • Highest point
1350 m • 2114 m
Hiking time
7 h
Grade
medium
Fitness level
difficult
Regional route No. 52: Sentiero Lago di Lugano
Stages
1. Lugano (Magliaso) – Miglieglia
2. Miglieglia – Cap. Tamaro
3. Cap. Tamaro – Medeglia
4. Medeglia – Cap. M. Bar
5. Cap. M. Bar – Cap. Pairolo
6. Cap. Pairolo – Lugano (M. Brè)
7. Lugano (Paradiso) – Morcote
8. Morcote – Riva S. Vitale (Capolago)
9. Riva S. Vitale (M. Generoso) – Mendrisio
The spectacular ridge, border and panoramic tour climbs to the Gazzirola peak as its highlight before following the Italian border. You can take a break at San Lucio, which has an inviting small lake and tiny church. The descent takes you through limestone landscapes with distinctive vegetation to Capanna Pairolo.

Height profile

Weather:

Comments about this activity or place?

Thank you for your feedback!