Excursions

Leave the daily hustle and bustle behind and come recharge in nature.

Alpe Foppa is your perfect base camp: lace up your boots and choose the route that's right for you, from relaxing family walks to challenges for more experienced hikers. As you walk at altitude, you'll be filled with wonder. Your gaze will sweep from the lakes of the Locarno and Lugano regions to the majestic Alpine peaks. Are you looking for an epic adventure? Tackle the legendary Monte Tamaro - Monte Lema mountain trail, one of the most spectacular and popular ridge trails in all of Switzerland. A little tip: take our cable car from Rivera before 10:00 to enjoy every moment without rushing. The mountain awaits you!

 

Quiet zone for wild animals

Wildlife needs areas where it can retreat and live undisturbed. These areas for wildlife are a tool for ensuring the existence of such refuge areas.

We invite everyone to respect these areas and the recommendations provided (details here).

Long Trails

Lace up your boots and get ready to clock up the kilometers: our long trails are made for serious hikers. Lasting over 2 hours and with routes that can take up to half a day, they deliver adventure and stunning nature. Descend to the valley through the woods or hike up to conquer Alpe Foppa: the effort will be rewarded with breathtaking views and, for those who wish, with a well-deserved lunch at our restaurant!

Alpe Duragno Path
Alpe Foppa - Alpe di Neggia
Alpe Foppa - Duragno - Piano di Mora
Alpe Foppa - Duragno - Rivera
Alpe Foppa - Nágra - Rivera
Alpe Foppa – Arosio
Alpe Foppa – Piano di Mora – Rivera (direct route)
Alpe Foppa – Piano di Mora – Rivera (via forest road)
Monte Tamaro Tour
Monte Tamaro – Monte Lema mountain trail
Tamaro Summit

Short Trails

Who said that mountain thrills require long, strenuous hikes? Our short trails pack the best of the Ticino landscape into 2 hours or less. Among these, you will find easy circular routes starting and finishing at Alpe Foppa, ideal for families and for those who want to experience the mountain at a relaxed pace, without missing out on great views.

Alpe Foppa - Nágra - Piano di Mora
Artistic Path
Panoramic Path

Health Paths

Discover the pleasure of a rejuvenating walk suitable for the whole family. Our three Health Paths offer easy circular routes around Alpe Foppa. Follow the dedicated signposting and choose the theme that inspires you most: nature, culture or scenery. Wellbeing at altitude awaits you!

Alpe Duragno Path
Artistic Path
Panoramic Path

Thematic Trails

Are you an art lover or do you have a detective's instinct like Hercule Poirot? Our thematic trails combine nature and fun. Get inspired by the artworks along the Artistic Path or experience the mystery of the "Crime Trail". The choice is yours!

Artistic Path
Crime Trail - Mystery Hike