Ticino

The valleys are lonely, the high altitude trails are full of views and the cities are brimming with joie de vivre and Italianità. This hiking tour takes you through the southernmost corner of Switzerland, from the sublime castles of Bellinzona through the lively city of Lugano to Mendrisio. The views of the many lakes in this region accompany you on your way to the highlights of Ticino.

The Bernina Express route is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You travel from St. Moritz to sunny Lugano. You cross the Bernina Pass, drive past Lago Bianco and experience a ’roundabout ride’ over the circular viaduct in Brusio.

From Lucerne, you glide past Rütliwiese, Schillerstein, Tell's Chapel and other historic places in primeval Switzerland. From Flüelen, the historic Gotthard route takes you to Lugano, where the southern flair and "la Dolce Vita" await you.