San Salvatore – Lugano’s local mountain
Overview
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Intro
Take the funicular to the San Salvatore in Ticino and enjoy the view of Lake Lugano, the Alps and all the way to the Po Valley. Combine the funicular ride with a hike and a boat trip.
San Salvatore – Lugano’s local mountain at a glance
The 913-metre-high Monte San Salvatore towers over Lugano-Paradiso in Ticino. The funicular covers a distance of 1660 meters in 12 minutes. Alternatively, there is a hiking trail up to the summit. Here you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Lake Lugano, the Alps and even as far as Italy in the Po Valley.
What to experience
Hike to the summit and descent by train (3 hours)
Start in Paradiso and hike up to the summit at 913 meters via Pazzallo. The path leads through the forest and offers an unobstructed view of the lake and the mountains at 7 viewpoints. For the descent, you can easily take the funicular.
- Good to know: Wear sturdy shoes for the hike and take sun protection with you.
- Tip: Families benefit from the "Funi & Family" combined ticket.
Hiking to Swissminiatur
Take the funicular to the summit and then hike down to Melide via Carona. There you will visit Swissminiatur – the park with 130 detailed miniatures of Swiss landmarks. From Melide you will take the boat back to Lugano. This is how you combine mountain, miniature park and lake in one day.
- Good to know: The hike to Melide takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Tip: You can buy the combined ticket for train, Swissminiatur and boat at the counter in Paradiso.
Enjoy the summit terrace and restaurant
From the summit terrace on San Salvatore, the view extends as far as Monte Rosa. A museum shows geological finds and an exhibition on lightning research. In the restaurant you can enjoy Mediterranean dishes and the view of Lake Lugano.
- Good to know: Museum admission is included in the train ticket.
- Tip: In summer, the train runs until 10.30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
General information
| Season |
March - November
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| Accessibility |
Accessible
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Address
Funicolare Monte San Salvatore SA
Via delle Scuole 7
CP442
6902
Lugano-Paradiso
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)91 985 28 28
Fax +41 (0)91 985 28 29
info@montesansalvatore.ch
montesansalvatore.ch
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