| Ticino
promises mild climate, unique natural contrasts and varied landscapes. 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. The
snow-capped mountains are only a few kilometres away from the palm trees on the
lake shores of Lago Maggiore and Lago di Lugano. It is not only the sunniest,
but also the most interesting botanical region in Switzerland, both lush Mediterranean
and Alpine vegetation flourish here. Friendly grotti (the typical restaurants)
invite you to tasty dishes and a fine glass of Merlot in a perfect place to relax.
Go on a walking holiday in the Ticino, part of the famous Trans Swiss Trail -
and discover the many highlights and plenty of variety it has to offer. The walking
tour is suitable for hikers of every age group; children and elderly persons are
also welcome. The daily walking time is short enough to allow you to stay a while
at the most beautiful places, to sightsee, to taste all the regional specialities.
We will transport your luggage from hotel to hotel. You can therefore enjoy your
tour free of worries, carrying only a small day pack. |
Ref: Swis/w Unguided
walking tour Variation
A: 6 nights/5 hiking days OR
Variation B: 3 nights/2 hiking days
Departure
dates: daily from 15 April to 15 October.
PROGRAM Var.
A Day 1: Arrival in Airolo
Individual transfer by train from any Swiss
airport or border town to Airolo [not included]. Overnight in Airolo. Var
A Day 2: Airolo - Osco - Biasca
The well signposted "Trans Swiss
Trail" will take you in the beginning high up-hill and then continues on
the same level along the south-side of the mountain. This well-known hiking trail
on the sunny side of Leventina Valley is called the "Strada Alta". Highest
point is 1410 meters above sea-level. Hiking time Airolo - Osco: 5 hours. From
Osco by post bus to Biasca. Overnight in Biasca. Var.
A Day 3: Biasca - Anzonico - Biasca
By post bus to Anzonico. This village
seems unchanged since ancient times with its narrow paved streets. From this beautiful
village continue on the Strada Alta's most beautiful stretch to the typical villages
of Cavagnago and Sobrio and through the picturesque Vallone Gorge. Hiking time
Anzonico - Biasca: 4 hours 30 min. Overnight in Biasca. Var.
A Day 4: Biasca-Bellinzona
Var. B day 1: arrival in Bellinzona
From
the railway station Biasca follow the signposts "Sentiero Riviera, Bellinzona"
along the shores of river Ticino. Hiking time from Biasca to Bellinzona 5 hours
40 min. You may also shorten this stretch by bus. Overnight in Bellinzona. Var.
A Day 5: Bellinzona - Lugano
Var. B day 2
By post bus to Isone. Hike
up-hill over alpine pasture to Gola di Lago. From Gola di Lago it is almost all
down-hill: bright chestnut-forests, open pastures, small mountain-villages and
beautiful churches embellish this hiking route. From Monte Bigorio (1 188 m) enjoy
a spectacular round-view over the "Deni della Vecchia", the Monte Brè,
the lake of Lugano and the San Salvatore. The next destination is the Capuchin
Monastery of Santa Maria with a precious picture of Maria and other art treasures,
where two monks still live. From the monastery follow the crisscross trail to
Bigorio and Tesserete. Hiking time Isone - Tesserete. 3 hours 3 0 min. From Tesserete
by public bus to Lugano. Overnight in Lugano.
Var. A Day 6: Lugano - Morcote - Lugano
Var. B day 3
From the railway
station of Lugano you descend the steps to the old-town, cross it to the right
and you will reach the lake promenade of Lugano-Paradiso. Then take the funicular
to Monte San Salvator. Then follow the signs to Morcote on a beautiful landscape
with a splendid view of lake Lugano. Hiking time Lugano - Morcote incl. funicular
San Salvatore is 3 hours 30 min. From Morcote by boat or bus back to Lugano. Overnight
in Lugano. Var
A Day 7: Departure from Lugano
Var. B day 4
Individual transfer by
train from Lugano to any Swiss airport or border town (not included).
INCLUDED
- 6
overnights in privately owned, charming and good quality hotels, rooms with private
facilities,
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buffet breakfast,
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3 luggage transports from hotel to hotel
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trail description and maps.
-
local transfers by bus, train, boat and funicular (1/1-price)
RATES
Contact
info@bikeandhike.co.za
for rates and specials.
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