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Walking on Sunshine - Lugano to Morcote

  • January 5, 2002
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Ozzy-Dave from Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Walking on Sunshine - Lugano to Morcote

The whole area around Lugano and the Ticino district begs exploration on foot. It's one of the best places in Switzerland, if not the world, to indulge your senses. If you only do one walk in the area, then put this one high on your list.

This walk provides views over the lake, the surrounding districts into Italy, the distant Swiss Alps and gorgeous Heidi-ho villages. There are aromatic and cool forests to cross, fertile farming country, historic stone villages and, if you go in spring, beautiful gardens and fields to savour.

Take in the sweeping views from the top of San Salvatore where you can relax with a drink and some food before you start. Signposted paths lead south down the mountain towards the village of Ciona.

From here head towards the next hamlet of Carona, avoiding the left trail toward Melide. Then travel down through forested country, emerging at the tiny farming hamlet of Torello with its beautiful hillside setting. A winding trail then heads toward the up-market riviera-style resort of Morcote where you will find plenty of choices for food and drink, right on the shores of the lake.

Regular boats travel back to Lugano from here. Allow around three hours for the walk, and add time for exploring the villages on the way and having a poke around Morcote. It's an unforgettable day out - take your camera.

THERE'S A MAP PROVIDED WITH THE PHOTOS HERE AND THE TOURIST CENTRE IN LUGANO PROVIDES HELPFUL WALKING AND HIKING INFORMATION.

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