Mountain hike Monte Tamaro – Monte Lema
A spectacular hike suspended between civilization and uncivilized valleys
The Monte Tamaro – Monte Lema mountain trail is one of the most beautiful hikes of Switzerland. The spectacular view during the whole hike extends itself over Ticino, Valais and Italy.
Alpe Foppa is the starting point of this trail which sees its first conquest when reaching the summit of Monte Tamaro at 1,962 m a.s.l after about an hour of hiking. It is absolutely worth the effort as you are rewarded with a magnificent view and it is the beginning of a not too demanding up and down hike along the crest of the mountain. The hike passes through peaks, slopes, and alpine pastures to reach Monte Lema, in Malcantone (1,620 m a.s.l). During the entire route, the view widens to the north over Lake Maggiore, Centovalli, Verzasca, Vallemaggia, Locarno and Bellinzona, while you can see Lugano, with its valleys and lake to the south. The most majestic peaks of the Alps, such as Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn, also stand out.
Departing from Alpe Foppa, we recommend you continue until the summit of Monte Tamaro. There is also a path which undergoes the summit and accordingly shortens the route by about half an hour, hereby losing the unique view offered by walking over the summit. It is also possible to avoid the passage to the summit of Monte Gradiccioli, opting for a flat but less scenic variant.
Look for the connection Miglieglia, funivia Monte Lema – RIVERA-BIRONICO that fits you best.
Main stops: Alpe Foppa – Capanna Tamaro – Monte Tamaro – Bassa d’Indemini – Bassa di Montoia – Monte Gradiccioli – Monte Pola – Rifugio Agario – Zottone – Monte Lema
Quiet zone for wild animals
This path crosses a quiet zone for fauna. We kindly ask you to abide by the following recommendations.
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Itinerary details
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Length:
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13,1 km
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Total climb / descent:
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962 m / 933 m
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Time required:
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5 h without breaks
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Technique:
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Medium - T2
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Fitness:
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Difficult
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Prices
The tickets for the mountain hike Monte Tamaro - Monte Lema can only be purchased at the cable car valley stations. The tickets are available until 11:30 in the morning.
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Monte Tamaro - Monte Lema
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CHF 42.00
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CHF 21.00
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Monte Tamaro - Monte Lema with shuttle bus*
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CHF 57.00
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CHF 31.00
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* Those, who wish to take the private shuttle bus has to take the cable car from Monte Lema at 16:40 the latest. The seat is guaranteed only for those who have bought the ticket for the shuttle bus at the valley station Monte Tamaro before 11:30 in the morning.
Shuttle bus
A shuttle bus is organised for the journey back from Miglieglia to Rivera (and vice-versa). The shuttle departs at 17:20 in the evening from the valley station in Miglieglia. In order to take the bus, it is necessary to descent from Monte Lema at 16:40. The arrival in Rivera is estimated for around 18:00. The bus runs only if the cable cars are open and if the mountain hike is accessible and the weather conditions are suitable.
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from 15.09.
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daily
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