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Mountain summits and breathtaking panoramas
Cardada Cimetta
The mountain region of Cardada Cimetta offers a truly unique view overlooking the entire area of Locarno as well as Switzerland's two extremes: the lowest point, Lake Maggiore, and the highest one, the Dufour peak located on the Monte Rosa mountain range.
Monte Bar
One of the most spectacular views of the Greater Lugano area, comprising a series of urban conglomerates, can be seen from Monte Bar.
Monte Brè
They say that the Monte Brè area above Lugano is Switzerland's sunniest.
Monte Gambarogno
From Monte Gambarogno (1734 m) you can enjoy a spectacular panorama on the Bays of Locarno and Ascona from the left bank of Lake Maggiore.
Monte Generoso
Monte Generoso is probably the most panoramic mountain in the Canton of Ticino.
Monte Lema
From Monte Lema's naturally green terrace (1624 m) you overlook the valleys of southern Ticino and the lakes of Lugano and Locarno.
Monte San Giorgio
From the peak of the San Giorgio, at 1,000 m elevation in southern Ticino, you can enjoy a view overlooking the lake and the mountains that offer unforgettable glimpses of the region.
Monte San Salvatore
"You must have personally been up here if you want to have an idea of its grandiosity and magnificence, and only then will this moment become one of the most beautiful and unforgettable ones of your life".
Monte Tamaro
Straddled over the Lugano and Locarno regions, Monte Tamaro offers a spectacular 360° view over a large chunk of Ticino's territory, encompassing the lakes (Ceresio and Lake Maggiore) with the valleys that surround them, the regions of Bellinzona and Malcantone with their mountains.
Ronco s/Ascona - Pizzo Leone
One of the most breathtaking views over Lake Maggiore can be enjoyed from the square of the nice church of San Martino in Ronco sopra Ascona, as well as from Pizzo Leone, which towers just above it.