Starting at Rivera on the foot of Monte Ceneri, the gondola train takes visitors up to an altitude of 1,530 meters above sea level. The organizer of this train line commissioned the well-known Ticinese architect Botta to build a chapel dedicated to the memory of his late wife. Botta chose the Alp Foppa as the location - since 1985 this Alp has been home to a statue of the Madonna which was blessed by the Pope himself. The chapel Santa Maria degli Angeli is itself a unique viewing terrace
The chapel is not to be confused with the Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista at Fusio, which was also designed by Mario Botta.
A one and a half hour journey on foot leads from the Foppa Alp to the peak of Monte Tamaro where one can revel in a splendid panorama. The over five hour long ridge hike to Monte Lema is also famous.
The chapel is not to be confused with the Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista at Fusio, which was also designed by Mario Botta.
A one and a half hour journey on foot leads from the Foppa Alp to the peak of Monte Tamaro where one can revel in a splendid panorama. The over five hour long ridge hike to Monte Lema is also famous.
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