Descend on foot to Ciona and from there on to Carona (interesting parish church). The walk to the Alpe Vicania leads through the San Grato botanical gardens while the return route to Carona passes the Madonna d'Ongero.
The walk from Mount San Salvadore takes 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The tour can be continued from Alpe Vicania on a steep trail down to Morcote. Return to Lugano by boat (Morcote) or Post Bus (Carona).
On a high altitude trail above Lake Lugano
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Paradiso - S.Salvatore - Carona - Alpe Vicania - S.Grato - Carona
Walk (about 2 hour 30 minutes) or ride by cable car (about 10 minutes) to the top of Mount San Salvatore (912 m above sea level).
Walk (about 2 hour 30 minutes) or ride by cable car (about 10 minutes) to the top of Mount San Salvatore (912 m above sea level).
The careful planning of a hiking tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it. Please take the time to contact the local information centre and enquire about route and weather conditions before setting off. Your intended hiking trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.
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Contact Information
- Lugano Turismo
Palazzo Civico
Casella postale 6080
6901 Lugano
Tel. +41 (0)91 913 32 32
Fax +41 (0)91 922 76 53
info@lugano-tourism.ch - www.lugano-tourism.ch

