Hiking
Sentiero Lago di Lugano
Stage 8, Morcote–Riva S. Vitale (Capolago)
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Sentiero Lago di Lugano
Stage 8, Morcote–Riva S. Vitale (Capolago)
The Monte San Giorgio, also known as the «Fossil Mountain», is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, tackled after a short boat trip. Dinosaur fossils dating back 230-240 million years can be marvelled at in a small museum in Meride.
The Monte San Giorgio, also known as the «Fossil Mountain», is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, tackled after a short boat trip. Dinosaur fossils dating back 230-240 million years can be marvelled at in a small museum in Meride.
Length
12 km
Ascent | Descent
840 m | 820 m
Hiking time
4 h 25 min
Grade | Fitness level
medium
(mountain hiking trail)
|
medium
Arrival | return travel
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Crossing Lago di Lugano
Between Morcote (lago) and Brusino Arsizio (lago), a boat takes you across the Lago di Lugano.
Saving metres in altitude
There is an aerial cableway between Brusino Arsizio (funivia) and Serpiano (funivia) that saves about 400 metres in altitude.
Arrival | return travel
Contact
Signpost management
Signposting is managed by the cantonal hiking trail organisation on behalf of the canton.
Ticino Sentieri
Via A. Giovannini 3
6710 Biasca
info@ticinosentieri.ch
www.ticinosentieri.ch
