Sentiero Caprino–Cantine di Gandria
Overview
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Distance 4 km
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Duration 1 h 20 min
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Ascent 200 m
Intro
an excursion on a mountain trail that runs along the Lake of Lugano, at the slopes of Mount Caprino, in close contact with nature, where it’s possible to enjoy the attractiveness of both mountains and lake.
Description
This popular walking trail between steep cliffs and the lake shore connects Caprino and Cantine di Gandria and offers views of the Lake of Lugano and the mountains. Traveling to the start of the trail is already an experience. The most convenient way to reach the village at the foot of Monte Caprino is to hop on a boat in Lugano.
The path leads uphill through the forest to Cantine di Caprino. The typical “cantine” were once used by the locals to store salami, cheese and wine. The trail then continues up and down along the tree-lined shore. On the opposite side you see the bay of Lugano, the villages of Castagnola and Gandria, with the small village of Brè perched above. Some of the characteristic grottoes where typical Ticino specialties are served are scattered along the route. Grotto dei Pescatori is one of them. A little later Val Ruina branches off to the south. This area used to be crisscrossed by smuggler’s trails.
The Swiss Customs Museum in Cantine di Gandria on the border to Italy is dedicated to the fight against smuggling. It explains the work of the customs office and the function of border and border guards, then and now. Old furnishings of a customs office and items involving smuggling, drug investigations as well as counterfeiting and forgery are part of the permanent exhibit. The garden contains reproductions of boundary stones from various parts of the country and there are several grottoes nearby, which make pleasant places to unwind. The boat takes you to Gandria on the opposite side of the lake. Before returning to Lugano – by boat, bus or by taking an enjoyable footpath – a stop in the border village is a good idea. The centre of Gandria with its narrow lanes, stairs and houses decorated with frescoes and stuccos is an unforgettable sight.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Caprino
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| Destination |
Cantine di Gandria
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| Ascent |
200 m
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| Descent |
200 m
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| Distance |
4 km
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| Duration |
1 h 20 min
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| Duration back |
1 h 20 min
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Easy
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| Theme |
Along Water
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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