Hiking
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).
Altitude trails
Alpe Foppa is the starting point for various hikes of different lengths and levels of difficulty. Along these trails, you can discover the beauty of the Ticino landscape. The panoramic view encompasses the Lugano and Locarno areas, the valleys, lakes and the Swiss Pre-Alps. One of the most famous high-altitude trails in Switzerland is the hike from Monte Tamaro to Monte Lema. This hike offers breathtaking views and unspoilt nature. Ideal for those who want to spend the whole day on a fantastic mountain excursion.
To enjoy the hikes without time pressure, we recommend taking the cable car in Rivera before 10:00 a.m.
Download the hiking map here. A printed version is available at the cable car ticket office.
Local excursions
Our recommendations for circular walks starting and ending at Alpe Foppa. These trails are suitable for those who want to enjoy a medium-length mountain hike and are looking for tranquillity and breathtaking views, without sacrificing the convenience of returning to Rivera by cable car.
The Health Trails
Three walks of varying lengths, from very short to medium, highly recommended and full of pleasant surprises. Each health trail is dedicated to a theme: landscape, culture or nature. These are circular routes starting and ending at Alpe Foppa, very suitable for families. The Health Trails are marked with specific signage.
Between Mountain and Valley
The main variants, from the shortest and easiest to the longest and most challenging, are for those who wish to descend the mountain, even if only partially, avoiding the cable car journey. All the suggestions are also very interesting in the opposite direction, for climbing the mountain on foot and earning yourself an excellent lunch at the Ristorante Alpe Foppa.
Theme trails
Are you interested in culture and art? Or are Lieutenant Columbo, Jessica Fletcher and Hercule Poirot your idols? Then the themed routes are perfect for you.
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