Adventourus Active Vacations

7 day Independent tour

   The Swiss canton of Ticino is famous for its mild climate, unique natural contrasts and varied landscape. This makes it one of the most beautiful hiking regions of Switzerland. Spring arrives earlier and autumn lingers longer than in the rest of the country. Hikers will find a well developed system of hiking trails which are all perfectly signposted.

   Ticino is highly influenced by its Italian neighbours, with Italian as the main language. The newly opened “Trans Swiss Trail” leads through Ticino on the scenic route Strada Alta, along the river Ticino to Bellinzona and via the height of Gola di Lago down to the subtropical climate of Lago di Lugano.

Overnight here after receiving your orientation kit.

Hike: 5h00

Following the legendary scenic route of Strada Alta, in old times this was an important trading route to avoid the wild gorges of Leventina on the way to Gotthard. The stage between Airolo and Osco has many scenic views into the Bedretto valley and to the snowy peaks of the Gotthard massive. From Osco take a bus transfer to Biasca, site of the massive new Gotthard Base Tunnel rail project.

Day 3: Strada Alta (Anzonico - Biasca)

Hike: 4h30

In the morning take a bus transfer to Anzonico. This  little known but most beautiful part of the Strada Alta has villages that still vividly remind of the old times, lovingly maintained Rustici and naturally kept paths – a hiker’s paradise with breathtaking views.

Hike: 5h40

Today a very different picture of Ticino presents itself: The Trans Swiss Trail follows the unspoilt river banks of Ticino – and you would never believe that not too far away truck after truck thunders along the motorway in the direction of the Gotthard Pass. Hear only the callings of water birds!

Hike: 3h30

By train or bus from Bellinzona to Isona. A lovely hiking day away from any traffic; you hike via alpine pastures to Pass Gola di Lago, with breathtaking views on Denti Della Vecchia (“Luganese Dolomites”), on the high altitude path to Condra. From Tesserete by bus to Lugano.

Hike: 5h00

From the top of Monte San Salvatore – either reached on foot or by funicular from Lugano/Paradiso – you enjoy a stunning panorama view on Lake Lugano and of the Alps. Highlight of this tour certainly is the picturesque village Carona and – at the end of the hiking tour – the former fisher’s village Morcote. Return to Lugano by bus or boat.

After breakfast your tour comes to an end and you may begin your journey home. We would also be more than happy to extend your stay in Europe.

PRICE & DETAILS

DEPARTURE DATES:

Daily departures from May through mid-October

- 6 nights in 3*** hotels, in a double room with private facilities

- Breakfasts

- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel

- Train/bus transfers according to program

- Route book and information pack