Winter magic in Ticino – ski routes in the Luganese region

The four ski routes we tested.

(Magno – Gradicioli)

This impressive photo excursion report on what are probably the most contrasting ski tours in southern Switzerland was published in the 12/18 issue of “Die Alpen” magazine published by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). Now we would like to tempt you, whether on skis, on foot, by bike, on horseback or otherwise “mobile”, to tread these paths. Here is a brief summary of the four ski routes we tested.

1. Monte Boglia / Brè : Monte Bré, Lugano’s north-eastern local mountain, is the most obvious route. It starts below the funicular railway to Monte Bré, from the village of the same name sopra Lugano over the ridge of Sasso Rosso, continuing over the south-eastern flank to the ridge to Monte Boglia (1516m).
2. Alpe Vicania : which you can start in the most beautiful and uncomplicated way with the scheduled boat from Lugano at Morcote Stazione. Up to the alp at 725 metres above sea level, and therefore 500 metres higher.
3. Alto Malcantone, Monte Magno – Monte Gradiccioli : This is the longest ascent and descent, but the route stretches from Busgnone up to Mte Magno, where you can decide to continue on to Monte Gradiccioli (1636 metres above sea level), which is 300 metres higher. The views here over Sopra and Sottoceneri and the lakes of Lago Maggiore and Lugano are remarkable.
4.  Mendrisotto – Monte Generoso : At the southernmost tip of Switzerland, even from the Italian side, this route leads up from Casasco d’Intelvi via Alpe d’Orimento, Alpe Pesciò along the Kaltkürme up to the summit of Monte Generoso at 1700 metres, which the two countries share.

We will be happy to provide you with the full article for you to read in person.

This concludes our tour of the ski routes.

However, we would like to remind you that you can contact us if you are looking for a tour with incredible features to suit all requirements. We are here for you!